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Universal Audio Apollo x4 £1,500
Universal Audio’s Apollo range of interfaces gains a new member. Jono Buchanan looks for signs of sibling rivalry
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April 2020
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The Presets Apocalypso
Modular Recordings, 2008
9 min |
April 2020
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The Emperor Machine
Former Bizarre Inc hit maker Andy Meecham, aka The Emperor Machine, chats to Danny Turner about the mindboggling arsenal of gear behind his latest album Music Not Safari
10+ min |
April 2020
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PreSonus E8XT £422 per pair
An update for this very popular PreSonus monitor range has landed. Jon Musgrave finds out what’s new
3 min |
April 2020
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Niklas Paschburg
“The Polyend Perc is my ‘robot arm’. It brought me new live possibilities”
3 min |
April 2020
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Lia Mice
Which Memories Will Make It? Optimo Music, 2018
4 min |
April 2020
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Arturia MicroLab £69
Compact keyboard controllers can feel like a compromise. What does Jon Musgrave make of Arturia’s latest offering?
3 min |
April 2020
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Fatboy Slim You've Come A Long Way, Baby
Skint, 1998
9 min |
March 2020
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Is The MPC One The Backpack-Sized Beatmaker You've Been Waiting For?
Akai have unveiled the MPC One, a new standalone production tool that slots in as the smallest – and most affordable – of the company’s current crop of hardware beatmakers
2 min |
March 2020
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Boston Bun - Don't Wanna Dance
Universal/Island Records Ltd, 2019
4 min |
March 2020
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Steinberg Nuendo 10 £860
Bruce Aisher checks out the latest version of Steinberg’s well-established alternative to Cubase
2 min |
March 2020
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Roland Cloud SRX and XV module updates from £18.50
It’s full steam ahead for Roland’s Cloud. Andy Jones checks out the latest four sound modules to reach for the skies
7 min |
March 2020
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Novation Launchpad Mini Mk3 £100
Launcher control surfaces continue their rise. Jon Musgrave asks if small is beautiful with this latest offering
2 min |
March 2020
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Korg ARP 2600 FS $3,899
Having achieved acclaim for their recreation of the ARP Odyssey, Scot Solida is pleased to see that Korg have at last tackled the venerable 2600. But does it live up to the legend?
6 min |
March 2020
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Morgan Page
From tracker software beginnings to top ten hits, James Russell finds out what makes EDM’s hardest-working producer tick. After dispensing production tips on Twitter, what’s his advice for actually working in the industry?
10+ min |
March 2020
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Modal Electronics Argon 8 £579
Modal always make interesting synths and the Argon 8 carries on that tradition. Dan ‘JD73’ Goldman tries their latest creation…
6 min |
March 2020
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Bloody Mary
Rising from the ashes of the acid techno era, Berlin-based Bloody Mary retains her fascination for all things 303. Danny Turner questions the DJ/producer on her old-school approach
10+ min |
March 2020
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Creative Resampling
This month, we’re turning our critical eye to the creativity and inspiration which can come from resampling. We’ll explore exactly what this term means, what resampling can do and why it forms such a significant part of the production process for so many musicians, irrespective of the musical genres they favour. We’ll explore the pros and cons of using your DAW’s audio capabilities compared to triggering resampled sounds from dedicated samplers, as well as having a look at some of the latest software developments which are facilitating creative resampling in new and innovative ways. What we’ll discover is that resampling provides a means for sound creation which is different from programming synths, or loading pre-existing samples into sample playback engines. If personalizing the sounds you reach for – either by building them from the ground up, or modifying presets – is an important part of the creative process for you, there should be plenty of advice, technique and theory over the next few pages to take your tracks in new directions. As always, take what you read, see and hear as a springboard for your own creativity. Ready to go down the resampling rabbit hole? Off we go…
10+ min |
March 2020
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Beatrice Dillon
On her debut album, Workaround, Beatrice Dillon finds new ways to unlock electronic music’s often rigid parameters. Danny Turner learns about the process behind its creation
10+ min |
March 2020
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Arturia AudioFuse 8Pre £630
Rob Redman assesses Arturia’s venture into the domain of rack audio interfaces
2 min |
March 2020
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Berlin Techno
The signature sounds of the German capital reflect a cultural melting pot with strong ties to Detroit
4 min |
December 2019
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Universal Audio Launch Next-gen Apollo
An updated Twin and new x4 are on their way to desktops near you
1 min |
December 2019
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Floating Points
Sam Shepherd unleashes a late contender for album of the year with new album Crush, showcasing his ever-evolving brand of modular alchemy and shapeshifting. Hamish Mackintosh visits the nerve centre
10+ min |
December 2019
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Suonobuono nABC - $369
Not Another Boring Compressor brings sidechain pumping out of the box. Si Truss asks if the analogue effect earns its name?
2 min |
December 2019
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Lapalux
Since signing to Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label, Lapalux’s defiantly abstract sound has garnered praise from fans and critics alike. Danny Turner dives deep into the Eurorack setup that’s central to his approach
10+ min |
December 2019
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Control & Sequence
The lines between MIDI controllers, hardware sequencers and expressive instruments are increasingly blurring. Let’s look at some creative ways to get handson with gear in and out of the box
10+ min |
December 2019
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Rebekah
Birmingham-born musician Rebekah makes club music that combines distorted aggression with pristine sound design. Danny Turner casts an eye over the uncompromising producer’s Berlin-based studio
10+ min |
December 2019
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Extreme Effects
Effect processors are essential for all music makers, but if you’re just using them to mix or fix recording issues, you’re missing out on a vast world of sonic creativity. Let’s push those processors to the extremes and see how we can turn simple sounds into something unique. Let’s head down the rabbit hole...
9 min |
December 2019
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Novation Summit £1,899
With its aftertouch-enabled keyboard, juicy new features and twin Peaks, the new flagship from Novation sounds like a dream. Dan ‘JD73’ Goldman scales the Summit!
6 min |
December 2019
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Joris Voorn
Globally recognised DJ/producer Joris Voorn is at the fulcrum of the Dutch dance scene with his instantly recognisable take on techno. Danny Turner peers into his plush Amsterdam studio, home to his forthcoming album
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