Latest articles by Roland Schmidt
Introducing a software rebirth, based on a hardware reissue. GForce presents two seminal voices in a single legendary Oberheim
The Nord Piano reaches its sixth generation, with some sizeable upgrades. We sit on a stool and take notes!
One of the biggest learns when becoming a producer is just how you manage - and work with - real musicians.
The EDP Wasp gets the Cherry Audio treatment
We sat down to write a track with our laptop, and pondered how we got here? Maybe via our spare bedroom…or even a kitchen?
This long overdue curation of one of the most distinctive archives in Electronic Music history, finally brings Radiophonics to your DAW
If you’re a gigging keyboard player, the new Roland V-Stage could be the next major addition to your rig
In the return of an Iconoclastic instrument, GForce revisits one of the most influential drum machines of the ’80s, and beyond
Steppin’ Out with Cherry Audio’s post-punk beatbox that provides more than a few surprises
Chord hieroglyphics can take several forms. We unravel the mysteries of one of the most symbolic and common examples
Described as the ‘return of a legend’ in software, we reheat some wavetables with Waldorf’s reincarnated classic
Building an extension to a chord doesn’t require planning permission, but it might require a degree of design. We add 9ths to our extension palette
If your chord progressions sound a little clunky, try approaching your harmony in an inverse way.
From bossanovas to Carole King and even James Bond villains, the major seventh can completely change your song’s mood.
Creating an ambient techno groove can be far from a chilled affair, so we take you through the basics of generating a low-key pattern.
If you’ve ever wondered why your tracks don’t have that extra exuberance, it could just all be a matter of groove.
One of the magazine's most beloved freebies is the perfect tool for creating a sense of movement in your mixes
Sometimes the best way to make your track feel more kinetic is to eschew plugins and get creative with your instruments
"The next time a musician says to you 'shall we try this a little more allegro?' you will know exactly what they mean"
If you’ve previously been tempted by a vintage Polivoks monosynth, but never fancied having to translate the front panel, Cherry Audio has something very special for you!
The triad is one of the cornerstones of music theory, and vital for creating harmony. We examine the three points of the chord.
If you are involved with commercial music, you’ll be familiar with the term ‘four-to-the-floor’. But why is four suddenly the magic number? We explore the myth of time signatures.
If you are still unsure about the best way to approach modulation and movement, check out our top tips for complete success.
