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Sonuscore The Score $399 PC MAC
The Score comes up with a film soundtrack based on your stylistic choices, but that’s just the start of it. Andy Jones scores The Score
3 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
Baby Audio Humanoid $129 PC MAC
Humanoid brings the ‘extreme’ and ‘radical’ to the world of vocals, but is also one of the easiest plugins to use and abuse, says Andy Jones
4 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
The Synth Factory Horizen $129 PC MAC
A synth/sampler that packs in a lot of power at an almost silly price - despite its low profile, Andy Jones gazes at Horizen...
3 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
Flow Mastering Suite $15/month PC MAC
Mastering your music just got as easy or as complex as you want. But, Andy Jones asks, is it worth yet another monthly subscription?
3 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
Universal Audio LA-6176 $299 PC MAC
UA has bundled three of its classic emulations into one channel strip. Is this analogue dream your ideal plugin team? Andy Jones finds out
4 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
Rack'em up...
IK Multimedia has announced a comprehensive update to its mixing and mastering software, T-RackS, that brings some smart mastering additions
1 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
FX Collection 5 €499
Arturia's huge bundle of effects gets its regular update and it's still easily as essential as the company's V Collection
3 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
Make a pulsing bass with GForce Axxess
Get mechanical, with a garage-inspired bass patch, which gets right to the pulsing heart of the Axxess synthesiser
4 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
The software that shaped us
Computer Music has had a 25-year history, and over the life of this magazine, the technology behind music production has changed beyond recognition. Here are the products that set the stage for the modern world…
5 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
PERFECT VIRTUAL GUITAR!
Need a great guitar sound, but lacking any guitar-playing contacts, or the skills to play it yourself? Have no fear, your computer is here! With a few pointers, buying advice and hands-on tips, you and your PC or Mac can emulate the greatest guitarists in the world…
6 min |
November 2024
Computer Music
Explore Black Salt Audio's cm bundle
In a new series, we're highlighting the best plugins from the CM Plugin Suite V3.0 and showing you how to make the most of them
5 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
DH Plugins LFO-EQ-1
Modulating your EQ parameters opens up a multitude of exciting effects. Can this affordable plugin really hit the mark? Jon Musgrave finds out
3 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
SSL Module8
Multi-effects are getting more powerful at the expense of ease of use, but Module8 manages both and is therefore pretty gr8, says Andy Jones
4 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
Dawesome/Tracktion Myth
Peter V is fast becoming the most ground-breaking plugin developer around. His latest is a synth of mythical proportions, says Andy Jones
4 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
Tailored reverbs
Reverb is a great tool, but cleverly thinking about its application can really take your mix to the next level. Here’s how to get tailoring…
4 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
Make a spicy lead with GForce Axxess
It's time to turn up the heat and Axxess a searing lead, with a little help from an ultra-cool addition to the plugin suite
5 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
Cherry Audio Chroma
If you're after a colourful new synth, Cherry Audio has something that covers the whole spectrum. Roland Schmidt looks through the prism
3 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
GForce Software VSM IV
This updated VSM continues to prove that strings are very much the thing! Roland Schmidt swots up on his virtual string theory
6 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
KATIE TAVINI
A ubiquitous name in the world of mastering, Katie Tavini’s intuitive senses and aptitude for bringing out the best in a huge array of music has been rightly praised. We were keen to catch up with Katie – fresh from moving her studio into a new setup in Liverpool – to find out more about her acclaimed approach
10+ min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
Make a loop into a track
It's simple to make a killer loop, but how does that become a dancefloor-filling hit? It only takes a few steps to get the process started...
5 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
Void & Vista: Art to make art with
With just two products released to date, Void & Vista has already captured our attention via its hugely creative approach to sound design. We spoke to the key minds behind the company to find out more about its refreshingly artistic attitude to the craft of software instrument making...
10+ min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
THE CM PLUGIN SUITE RELOADED!
We've overhauled and upgraded our world famous Plugin Suite for the modern age, adding a wealth of new instruments, tools and effects - and they're all yours with this issue! Over the next few pages, we'll shine a light on the best new additions, and how to get the most from the greatest free arsenal in music production
6 min |
Autumn 2024
Computer Music
Solid State Logic UC1 with 360 Link
SSL's UC1 can now control everything thanks to its new 360 Link plugin. Andy Jones hits the big play button and watches worlds collide...
3 min |
October 2024
Computer Music
Tone2 Icarus 3
This under-the-radar synth has just received its biggest update ever, and if that doesn't make it 'over the radar, what will
3 min |
October 2024
Computer Music
Tracktion Waveform Pro 13
After a series of big updates, Waveform hits v13 and it might be lucky for some. This could be the DAW you're waiting for
3 min |
October 2024
Computer Music
Arturia Augmented Yangtze
Stuart Adams embarks on a sonic journey though the world of traditional Chinese instruments - set against a modern backdrop
2 min |
October 2024
Computer Music
EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2
LA's finest is back for a long-awaited cinematic sequel. Roland Schmidt auditions EastWest's new string-based nod to tinseltown
5 min |
October 2024
Computer Music
Kit Grill
After a decade of making experimental, multihued records, Kit Grill's most recent release, Swimming in Honey concludes a journey of bold aural adventuring with the addition of his vocals to the mix. We spoke to Kit to hear more about the making of this atmospheric, nuanced listening experience
6 min |
October 2024
Computer Music
JESS CAMILLERI
From engineering the likes of MIA, Rudimental and GoldLink at Strongroom Studios to her current career as an MPG award-nominated engineer and producer, working with new artists to develop their sound, Jess Camilleri is one of the recording industry's most impressive new talents...
10+ min |
October 2024
Computer Music
Reason Studios Reason 13
A quarter of a century after v1, Reason reaches the not so unlucky v13, but is this once influential DAW still relevant? Andy Jones investigates
6 min |