Latest articles by Roland Schmidt
Knowing where to use vocal processing could make or break your track. We take a look at where you might choose to add some electronic vocal colour
Never mind AI, we’re getting the robots involved in production, as we demystify vocoders, talkboxes, hard-tuning and harmonisers!
One of the most highly regarded piano libraries around gets an update. Does it strike a chord?
A bit of a diva in synth clothing? We travel back to 1972 for a reimagining of an ARP classic with soloistic tendencies
Following our deep-dive into the oscillator section of BazilleCM, we follow the signal flow to create a beastly bass sound
If pesky frequency spikes are troubling your instrument channels and mixes, maybe it’s time to find some RESOlution
In its quest to create the most flexible drum suite on the planet, Toontrack hit the road. We are hot on its tail
In part two of our new deep-dive into our Computer Music Plugin Suite’s best software, we take another look at BazilleCM’s oscillators, and harness some fractal resonance!
Looking for absorbent synth bass sounds? Moog’s new software synth bass plumbs new trench-like depths
Waldorf’s latest desktop synthesizer shrinks the groundbreaking Iridium to its Core element. We push the button
In the first of a new series exploring Computer Music's Plugin Suite, we prove that phase distortion synthesis doesn’t have to be perplexing, using the mighty BazilleCM
Cherry Audio’s latest software adaptation recreates a mythical beast, Korg’s PS-3300. We go hands-on with a legend reborn
From the very old to the über new, UVI’s latest library has been collated with care. We blow off the dust on some classics
First they brought you Vintage Synth Trumps, now GForce add this bona fide classic to the fold
Adding motion to a characterful synth pad can completely revitalise your track. We take two LFOs and get modulating
Recreate the distinctive sound of the Clavinet, a keyboard favoured by everyone from Snarky Puppy to Stevie Wonder
Creating an interesting synth lead for an arpeggiated hook in your track isn’t difficult. We just glide ’n’ rise!
When you want a hint of vintage, but you’re keeping things contemporary, try programming this tape-inspired string synth sound
