Articles by: Computer Music

Write melodies and harmonies in your DAW

10 ways to write better melodies and harmonies in your DAW

By Computer Music

Music theory and technical tricks that'll improve your toplines and chord progressions

10 ways to up your DAW recording and editing game

By Computer Music

Get more out of your digital audio workstation and you'll get better results

10 questions you need to ask yourself before you set up a home studio

By Computer Music

Where's it going to go, how much is it going to cost... and do you really need it?

10 creative tips for working with samples

By Computer Music

Ways to make more of your sampled sounds in your DAW

It’s the Computer Music Synth Special! Free SynthMaster plugin synth and EDM sample pack

By Computer Music

CM287 is on sale now!

10 ways to optimise your computer for music making

By Computer Music

Get your Mac or PC in shape for tunesmithery...

Happy 909 day! Why we love Roland's classic drum machine (and the best VST plugin versions for your DAW)

By Computer Music

Unappreciated upon release, Roland’s TR-909 drum machine reshaped a musical era and still sets standards for new generations

10 simple sound design tricks to try in your DAW

By Computer Music

Some quick and clever tips for creating and using your own sounds

Hit’n’Mix Infinity review

By Computer Music

£299
€346
$406.50

Let’s see if this long-running audio dissection editor can open up new musical possibilities buried in the mix

20 bangin' drum and percussion production tips

By Computer Music

The beat won't fail you now

20 super-speedy synth and synthesis tips

By Computer Music

Quick-fire ways of spicing up your synth sounds

Rob Papen Quad review

By Computer Music

£79.94
€99
$99

We’re always up for a synth that does things slightly differently. Let’s see what innovations Rob Papen has to offer in Quad

9 drum mixing tips to make your rhythm tracks sparkle

By Computer Music

Mix your drums like a pro with these 9 tips

How to program MIDI drums that sound like they were played by a real drummer

By Computer Music

You might not be a drummer, but that needn’t prevent you from programming your own totally convincing ‘live’ drum tracks...

The beginner's guide to mixing drums

By Computer Music

Mix a drum kit to perfection with our step-by-step guide to processing and balancing along with some top tips

10 things you need to know about recording drums

By Computer Music

Essential information for anyone who wants to capture a kit

How to make an '80s-style synth track in your DAW

By Computer Music

The distinctive sound of the 1980s is back!

How to create the perfect hi-hats and cymbals

By Computer Music

Let’s add some sizzling metalwork to our kit

How to make a bootleg remix: 6 tricks to try in your DAW

By Computer Music

Get a ’leg up on the competition with our top tips

The easy guide to recording drums: kit tips, mic placement and setting up your DAW

By Computer Music

Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please) playing actual drums!

15 questions for... Joris Delacroix: "Be careful who you’re working with, and as an artist, don’t think that the music industry is always your friend."

By Computer Music

Recently voted Techno DJ of the year by DJ Magazine, this French producer has remixed for a host of stars, all the while making his own unique blend of melodic and uplifting music

How to create the perfect snare drum

By Computer Music

Let's take a closer look at the kick drum’s constant companion, the snare

15 questions for... GotSome: "The one thing I’ve learnt over the last few months: forget the super-club and the big raves, we’ve got to get back to where this s**t started."

By Computer Music

Bristol-based producer and DJ Adam Gorsky is the face behind GotSome, and has been releasing bass-heavy tunes and remixes since 2013. Time for 15 questions…

How to create the perfect kick drum

By Computer Music

A good drum track starts with the bass drum – find out here how to make sure yours kicks ass

15 questions for… The Dandy Warhols: “Be nice to everyone. There’s no point in being a d**k; it’s a small world and an even smaller music world"

By Computer Music

With their new record taking a few technology twists and turns, it’s time for 15 questions…