In this issue

PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS
Ashley Thorpe tackles the low end of mixing in his regular Expert Guide.

SYNTH MASTERCLASS
Dave Gale gets metallic and synthy with the mighty Zebra CM.

Steinberg Cubase 12

Cubase have just announced version 12 of Cubase, so in our excitement we’re doing a news special to give you the full lowdown on what to expect

3 mins

THE HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC

We’re covering 60 years of the synthesiser in this issue but, as we discover as we look back in time, the synthesiser and electronic music were actually with us well before the 1960s. Here we break down their history into component parts – ironically, rather like a modular synth – and discover their rather ‘shocking’ beginnings…

10+ mins

THE 1960S: A SYNTH START

How the synth – in electronic form – started | The 60s As we begin our sojourn through 60 Years of the Synth, we go back to the 1960s to consider where it all started, laying praise at the door of the synth forerunners and revealing the first ‘proper’ synth from 1962…

10 mins

THE 1970S: PROG TO PUNK

From modular to Moog… and getting cheaper | The 70s Once the 60s had laid down the framework, the 70s picked up the baton and turned the synthesiser into a musical entity and idiom. It started off being used by the rich kids and then the very cool kids…

10+ mins

THE 1980S: GETTING POPULAR

Launching into orbit… but then going digitalsynthy with the mighty Zebra CM | The 80s All analogue and chips | As the 80s dawned, the scene was set for a decade where synth technology would become available to all, and synthpop would rule the charts. But then things got very digital

10+ mins

Applied Acoustic Systems Multiphonics CV-1 $99.00 PC MAC

Going Modular needn’t be all about the hardware and expense. We head for our desktop and grab a virtual cable or ten!

6 mins

Spitfire Audio Abbey Road Two: Iconic Strings Professional £449 PC MAC

Adopting an intimate persona, Spitfire’s latest sample-based suite pops iconic strings right inside legendary surroundings

6 mins

Odd Studios ODD Ball £95 PC MAC

Is this for real? A MIDI controller without pads, keys, or even corners. Just bounce it, and watch out for your studio fish tank

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.