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Get your fifths and ninths in order as we explore one of the most identifiable pad sounds around

Bored of your chords? We can help!

Get to know the CV/Gate system, the pre-MIDI method that synths, sequencers and music tech gear uses to communicate

Mixing might be mostly about using our ears, but there are other senses we can bring in too, specifically our eyes

Play in the style of Clapton, SRV, Hendrix, Gilmour, the three Kings, John Mayer and more with our tab and audio lessons

If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)* you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 322 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…

Create interesting sounds from your return channels

Logic is one of the most versatile DAWs when it comes to composing music and sound for video content. Here's how to get started

Neoclassical rock techniques to master

Add some shimmer to your rhythm playing with open-string variations on simple chords

A whole lotta lesson – including how to play across the whole fretboard with five different shapes but just one scale

This trick of the pros can liven up your progressions instantly

Fail-safe blues

If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)* you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 321 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…

Diminished 7th heaven

Bring new flavours to your chord playing with this lesson – no matter what genre you play

Give your fingers a bit of a workout here – it's worth it, trust us!

Choosing and adding reverbs can seem daunting, but this simple technique should get you up and running in no time at all

Follow our top tips to refresh your PC and improve your production workflow - all without spending a penny

Capture reggaeton's unique fusion of Caribbean rhythms and Latin flavour