Dave Clews
Dave has been making music with computers since 1988 and his engineering, programming and keyboard-playing has featured on recordings by artists including George Michael, Kylie and Gary Barlow. A music technology writer since 2007, he’s Computer Music’s long-serving songwriting and music theory columnist, iCreate magazine’s resident Logic Pro expert and a regular contributor to MusicRadar and Attack Magazine. He also lectures on synthesis at Leeds Conservatoire of Music and is the author of Avid Pro Tools Basics.
Latest articles by Dave Clews

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These old favourites and modern classics are instantly recognisable and simple to master

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Feeling the brain fog descend as you attempt to pick the right keyboard from Casio’s substantial range? Fear not, we’re here to bring clarity to your keyboard buying experience

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Stylish replacement for the venerable P-125a impresses on all fronts

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What do these 61-key versions of the Opsix and Wavestate offer that their little brothers don’t? We find out

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The piano can be a fantastic tool for songwriters to compose and create on – here's why, plus some foolproof songwriting tips

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Entry-level cabinet-style home digital piano from Casio

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Fantastic portable piano with premium sound and feel

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Is the 21st-century Jupiter a dream machine to conjure sounds of the past and the future? Or just a box of plugins with some pretty lights on? We find out

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Let’s find out how progressions, melodies and compositional techniques have been deployed in electronic music from successful artists

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How playing the organ differs from standard keyboards

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Use your playing technique to explore synth aftertouch

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Take control over your pitchbend to play like Stevie Wonder

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Not sure if the piano is for you? We’re here to dispel the most common misconceptions

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Set your controller keyboard up to master your software

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How playing mono synths differs from standard keyboards

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Looking to have a bit of fun as a one-person band? Our experts have rounded-up today's top arranger keyboards

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Could Korg’s budget home piano be one of your new favourite LP’s?

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Want the grand piano experience without paying a grand? We pick the best options for smaller budgets

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Korg’s Entry-Level Workstation Keyboard, but with no speakers, who is it really for?

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Could Korg’s entry-level Entertainer Keyboard be your perfect backing band?

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Does this super-light and portable illuminated keyboard from Casio light the way forward for kids and beginners?

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With 75 years in the game, Sennheiser knows a thing or two about audio. Here, we focus on the Sennheiser headphones that will up your game in the studio

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Learn your favourite piano songs, whatever your level, with this easy-to-use online lesson platform

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The absolute cream of Audio Technica’s studio headphones crop, perfect for your next recording project

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Best of 2022: As Sony prepares a special deluxe commemorative reissue of George Michael’s Older, our writer Dave Clews revisits his own contribution to the creation of this classic ‘90s album…
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