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In this issue

Carl Craig
One of techno’s most consistently innovative artists sounds off on the genre’s visibility and heritage.

Ableton Live 12
Is version 12 Live’s most significant update in a generation? We find out...

SONIC DESTRUCTION

From overdriven signal paths to rhythmic malfunctions, there’s plenty of creativity to be found by doing things just a little bit wrong

SONIC DESTRUCTION

10+ mins

Feed Me

EDM producer Jon Gooch revives his cartoonish Feed Me moniker. Danny Turner finds out how the use of live instrumentation changed his production approach

Feed Me

10+ mins

Exploring Akai MPC

Leo Maymind takes a detailed look at an iconic groovebox whose influence helped shape modern hip-hop and much more besides

Exploring Akai MPC

8 mins

Liars

Dissolving the contours of rock and electronics, Danny Turner charts the making of Liars’ 10th album with Angus Andrew and Laurence Pike

Liars

10+ mins

Jean-Michel Jarre

The pioneering musician who introduced generations to futuristic sounds the first time around is at it again. He joins Matt Mullen to talk experiments in VR gigging, spatial audio and more...

Jean-Michel Jarre

10 mins

Noise

With roots as far back as 1913, noise is the genre that’s also a state of mind

Noise

4 mins

1010 Music Bitbox mk2 £549

Rob Redman finds out whether this updated sampler box of tricks contains any more surprises

1010 Music Bitbox mk2 £549

3 mins

Erica Synths and Sonic Potions LXR-02 £499

Rob Redman braces himself for another resurrected blast from the past

Erica Synths and Sonic Potions LXR-02 £499

6 mins

Modal SKULPTsynth SE £169

Modal are back with an update to their SKULPT synth. Bruce Aisher takes a listen to see if it can rustle up a big sound

Modal SKULPTsynth SE £169

3 mins

Reason Studios Reason 12 £399

Now in both DAW and plugin realms, Reason gains a sampler and refreshed Combinator. Si Truss investigates

Reason Studios Reason 12 £399

3 mins

50 Studio Hacks ...To Help You Make Better Music

From creative ideas to mixdown advice, we’re here to make your music making life easier – one tip at a time!

50 Studio Hacks ...To Help You Make Better Music

10+ mins

Intellijel Metropolix £519

What a difference an ‘x’ makes. Rob Redman explores this sequel to the jammers’ favourite Metropolis sequencer

Intellijel Metropolix £519

5 mins

James Hurr Love Together Toolroom, 2021

Low-key industry titan James Hurr has a CV most producers would give up a limb for, including collaborations with the likes of Todd Terry, Mark Knight and Basement Jaxx, and remixes for Beyoncé, Nile Rogers and Kylie amongst others. We caught up with James to find out more about his love of dance music and how he creates his tracks.

James Hurr Love Together Toolroom, 2021

6 mins

DJ Seinfeld

Known for spearheading the lo-fihouse scene, DJ Seinfeld’s new album Mirrors offers an entirely new sonic fidelity. Danny Turner talks to Armand Jakobsson about his reinvention

DJ Seinfeld

10+ mins

Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4 £3,000

With Dave Smith back at Sequential’s helm, a new version of this ’80s icon was nigh-on obligatory, says Andy Jones

Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4 £3,000

8 mins

LoneLady

Exchanging grey Manchester for a basement studio at London’s Somerset House, Julie Campbell (aka LoneLady) broke out the machines and got started on her third album.

LoneLady

10+ mins

Hardcore

Springing from house and techno, this is a sound to be taken just as seriously. Hardcore: do you know the score?

Hardcore

4 mins

Ten City Foundation Atlantic, 1989

After dropping his groundbreaking single, Move Your Body in 1986, Marshall Jefferson was “hotter than fish grease”. Sensing the heat, chum and vocal powerhouse, Byron Stingily, picked up the phone and got his hustle on, calling every major label, dangling the hottest name in house music in front of them.

Ten City Foundation Atlantic, 1989

10 mins

“It's really important to spend time away from the studio and do other things” Sebastian Plano

Argentinian-born, Berlin-based musician Sebastian Plano is a man of many talents – an accomplished cellist, classically-trained composer and electronic producer. He puts all these skills to work on his latest album, Save Me Not, a beautiful concoction of delicate piano lines, haunting vocals, luscious strings and electronic atmospherics. We caught up with him to find out more...

“It's really important to spend time away from the studio and do other things” Sebastian Plano

3 mins

Refresh Your Live Setup

As worldwide restrictions begin to ease and the live music sector eyes a tentative return, it’s time to refresh your live rig – we’ll help you get gig-ready with essential tips and must-have gear

Refresh Your Live Setup

10+ mins

Sub Focus Sub Focus RAM Records, 2009

FM | CLASSIC ALBUM

Sub Focus Sub Focus RAM Records, 2009

10+ mins

Bitwig Studio 4 promises to unlock ‘new musical timelines'

Version 4 brings new sequencing and probability tools, plus native support for Apple Silicon

Bitwig Studio 4 promises to unlock ‘new musical timelines'

2 mins

BEC Trusting The Mystery

Second State Audio, 2021

BEC Trusting The Mystery

5 mins

Elkka

Rising UK house producer Elkka has evolved from struggling singer/songwriter to creating a truly distinctive sound. Danny Turner discusses her metamorphosis and newly released EP Euphoric Melodies

Elkka

10+ mins

Hitting the road with modular gear

Rob Redman delves into the forgotten world of live music, exposing some key tools and techniques to help you win over the gigging masses

Hitting the road with modular gear

10+ mins

Trap

A genre? A movement? A key element of hip-hop? This month we explore the roots of the modern trap sound

Trap

4 mins

Erika de Casier

The Portuguese-Danish singer-songwriter and producer with a flare for ‘feelgood’ chats to Kate Puttick about the joys of learning

Erika de Casier

9 mins

Sunroof

Sunroof duo Gareth Jones and Daniel Miller have finally released their debut electronic album 40 years after they first became friends. Danny Turner reveals how the iconic producers’ modular jams finally saw fruition

Sunroof

10+ mins

“My studio wouldn't be complete without at least a couple outboard synths or keyboards” MNDSGN

LA-based producer Ringgo Ancheta, aka Mndsgn, is a perfect fit for lauded underground hip-hop label Stones Throw.

“My studio wouldn't be complete without at least a couple outboard synths or keyboards” MNDSGN

4 mins

Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 £399

Quality audio is at the heart of this firm’s ethos. Jon Musgrave tests their first fully fledged audio interface

Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 £399

3 mins

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Future Music Magazine Description:

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CategoryMusic

LanguageEnglish

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Future Music delivers the technique and technology behind the hits. Packed with inspiration for today’s modern musician there’s reviews of hot new gear, tons of tutorials to help you get the most out of your hardware and software, and exclusive In The Studio features where the stars take apart their tracks. Our Zinio edition does not include the DVD but DOES INCLUDE the full samples and tutorial files to download. Full details inside. Download does not include In The Studio With video. This digital edition is not printable.

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