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Creative drum programming using Novation Circuit Tracks groovebox
Rhythmic fun with this high-value synth/drum machine
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 1: Vangelis - Blade Runner Main Titles
We have a winner, and perhaps the CS-80 deserves an award, too
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 2: New Order - Blue Monday
All hail the biggest-selling 12-inch of all time
Songwriting basics: The music theory you need to write a chord progression to fit a melody
Learn these golden rules and you’ll be all set to start harmonising in your DAW
The 8 best online guitar lessons sites and apps 2021: improve your playing with Fender Play, Guitar Tricks, JustinGuitar and more
From beginner guitarists to pros, and everything in between, give your playing a boost with these recommended online guitar lesson services
The great outdoors: how to start making field recordings to use in your music
The great outdoors is calling – why not multitask with some found sound or field recording while you’re there?
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 6: Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Let's look at the synth sounds of Pink Floyd's multipart epic
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 8: a-ha - Take On Me
It's not just the video that made this one memorable
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 9: Kraftwerk - The Model
Pop perfection from the electronic music pioneers
Songwriting basics: How to program the perfect bassline in your DAW
Use music theory and programming tricks to take your low-end up a notch
Songwriting basics: how to produce an authentic ‘80s-style synth track in your DAW
Composing and programming tricks revealed
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 12: Yazoo - Don't Go
We'd like you to stay and find out how 'that' riff was created
The lowdown on 'feel' and 'groove': how they affect your music, plus 8 quick tips to try
Give your productions a more human touch with these practical tactics
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 13: Gary Numan - Are 'Friends' Electric?
Tubeway Army's swansong
Video Q&A: How can producers and DJs stay on the right side of the law?
Shadow Child, Cinthie and Jules O'Roirdan talk contracts, sample clearing and more
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 14: Visage - Fade to Grey
We take a closer look at that brassy bassline from 1980
10 non-obvious audio editing tricks to try
We present invaluable – and overlooked – tips and tricks for manipulating audio
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 16: Ultravox - Vienna
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