In this issue

THE COMPOSER’S TOOLKIT
A guide to the best sound design effects, orchestral libraries, DAWs and our recommended go-tos from within the Plugin Suite.

THE BEST REVERB PLUGINS
One of the most essential effects in music production, we’ll guide you through the cream of the crop of both convolution and algorithmic types..

15 questions with...Chace

As the first Chinese DJ to play Tomorrowland, Chace has already broken ground in the world of EDM. He has also been compared to The Weeknd and Disclosure. Oh and Justin Bieber, but let's not go there. However, his producer destiny might not have been fulfilled had he not started 'messing around with a computer' when he was younger...

9 mins

SECRETS OF SOUNDTRACKS

Making music for picture is now one of the most rewarding roads that a music-maker can travel. So, sit back as we arm you with the knowledge and tools to start your own soundtracking journey...

10+ mins

The composer's core toolkit

With such a massive array of soundtrack-aimed products out there, it can be tricky to know how to start. From expansive orchestral libraries, malleable atmosphere-carvers and thunderous impact engines, let us guide you through some of the best big-screen tailored tools around...

10+ mins

Create classic Depeche Mode sounds

This month, to celebrate the new Depeche Mode album, Memento Mori, we take a look back at some of the band's classic sounds and sequences: from See You to, yes, The Last Of Us!

5 mins

Metering tools

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

5 mins

Arturia MiniFreak V

Having emulated practically every significant synth ever made, Arturia turns its attention to one of its own creations

3 mins

Modartt Pianoteq 8

The highly-regarded piano - and so much more - instrument reaches version 8, but is Pianoteq still one of the best you can buy?

3 mins

Audient iD24

If input audio fidelity is important to you, Audient's latest analogue-inspired desktop interface could be exactly what you need...

3 mins

Fluid Audio Image 2

Fluid Audio might well be known for less costly speakers, but Image 2 will certainly change that… and possibly the world of studio monitoring

4 mins

Best reverb plugins

We reveal the best plugins for adding atmosphere and pro polish to your mixes! It's time to make 'space' for these on your hard drive

4 mins

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Computer Music Magazine Description:

Computer Music's goal is to help its readers create great music with a PC or Mac. Each month find easy-to-follow tutorials for all sorts of music software, unbiased reviews of the latest products and answers to technical questions. Our Zinio edition does not include the DVD but - FROM ISSUE 182 (October 2012) onwards - it DOES INCLUDE the full software, samples and tutorial files to download. Full details inside. Download does not include Producer Masterclass in-studio video. This digital edition is not printable.