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IK Multimedia MODO Bass 2 review

By Computer Music published 5 September 22

€299.99

Refining its low-end generator with new tones and stylistic options, IK Multimedia affirms its brilliance for making virtual session players

The Maghreban: "The most important things are the computer and turntables; any other bits are the icing on the cake"

By Computer Music published 31 August 22

Veteran producer Ayman Rostom’s latest album, Connection, connects the dots between jazz, techno and Eastern influences

How to produce cinematic beats worthy of a Hollywood epic

By Computer Music published 26 August 22

Enormous drum and percussion sounds are the order of the day as we turn our attention to producing blockbuster beats suitable for a Hollywood epic

In the box: the ultimate beginner's guide to digital audio

By Computer Music published 22 August 22

Let’s find out exactly what’s going on ‘inside the box’ as we go back to first principles

Vienna Symphonic Library Synchron Prime Edition review

By Computer Music published 22 August 22

€595

If you’re considering dipping your toe in the orchestral palette, VSL may have the prime package for you, as its new edition gets Synchron-ised

6 creative groove strategies to freshen up your beats

By Computer Music published 22 August 22

Feeling a little stagnant? Allow us to refill your creative fuel tank…

Songwriting basics: how to use diminished 7ths to spice up your chord progressions

Songwriting basics: how diminished 7ths can spice up chord progressions

By Computer Music published 18 August 22

They're not as scary as they sound, and are an incredibly useful writing tool

Doing damage: 10 filthily creative distortion plugin tips

By Computer Music last updated 27 January 23

Not just for guitars, distortion is actually a highly flexible effect that can be used in numerous different ways

Solid State Logic DeEss review

By Computer Music published 18 August 22

£89

De-essing can be a tricky thing to get right. Maybe this new plugin from SSL can help you crack it

GoranGrooves Handy Drums review

By Computer Music published 17 August 22

In the market for powerful, punchy drums without the long-winded faff of fine-tuning your life away? Handy Drums might just rock your world…

Make your own 'universal' pad chords that fit with almost any key in 6 easy steps

By Computer Music published 16 August 22

How to create truly versatile pad sounds

Softube Model 82 review

By Computer Music published 10 August 22

€99

It’s the return of the unintended vintage classic! Softube revisits 1982 and teaches us a thing or two about old-school charm with its 101 clone

October’s Computer Music helps you add whole new dimensions to your music with our ultimate guide to delay

By Computer Music published 10 August 22

And you get a free copy of the acclaimed new HoRNet MultiComp CM plugin, too!

Chicane: "There were times when I came very close to smashing the sh*t out of the studio in frustration"

By Computer Music published 8 August 22

Dance music legend Nick Bracegirdle is revisiting the blissed-out, Balearic beats he’s renowned for, produced with an all-digital computer music setup

Karanyi Sounds Poly Space review

By Computer Music published 28 July 22

This latest reverb plugin will take you to outer space, but only has a couple of controls to get you there. Can ‘simple’ really sound ‘great’?

How to produce creative vocal FX with Waves OVox

By Computer Music last updated 29 January 23

This vocal effects suite is capable of some serious sound-mangling. Let's take it for a spin...

Bass alternatives: how to create bass sounds without using a synth or a bass guitar

By Computer Music published 21 July 22

Bass doesn’t have to be… well, bass! Pretty much any sound can be pressed into low-end service, including vocals, percussion and found sound

6 of the best budget vocal mics

By Computer Music published 21 July 22

Our essential run-down of the most affordable vocal mics for producers looking to record quality vocals on a budget

How to enhance your vocals with Antares Auto-Tune

By Computer Music last updated 27 January 23

Antares Auto-Tune is a remarkably dexterous suite of voice-manipulating software, and is now capable of far more than just pitch correction

Cherry Audio Miniverse review

By Computer Music last updated 21 July 22

Endorsing the fact that “everyone should have a Minimoog”, Cherry Audio re-modes the early 70s classic into a highly desirable plugin form

Caelum Audio Flux Pro review

By Computer Music last updated 18 July 22

£50

Can an affordable plugin deliver compelling multi effects? This latest offering from Caelum Audio could be the one

Add authentic analogue dirt to your tracks - plus, enjoy not one but two free plugins!

By Computer Music last updated 14 July 22

Yes, it’s the September 2022 issue of Computer Music!

How to program Jeff Mills-style rolling TR-909 drums

By Computer Music published 12 July 22

Program drums in your DAW like techno titan and undisputed king of the 909 Jeff Mills

The beginner's guide to vocal mixing

By Computer Music published 6 July 22

Though you can correct the pitch, tuning and vibrato of your voice in software, it’s all for naught if you can’t actually hear your vocal in the mix

Tracktion Waveform Pro 12 review

By Computer Music last updated 6 July 22

$149 upwards

With multiple new features, now could be a good time to try this impressive and competitively priced DAW

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