Isue 275 NOVEMBER 2019
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Cover feature
DESIGNER
The art and science of tubes and tape explained, p22
Features 54 KLEVGRAND Stark cm How to use this issue’s free guitar amp effect
58 phase plant masterclas Classic synths recreated with Kilohearts’ supersynth
64 the guide to the grid Patch like a pro with v3 of Bitwig’s modular DAW
/experts Your guides to the ever-expanding world of production are here
74 easy guide
Half-diminished chords with Dave Clews
76 studio trategies Splitting basslines with ACM tutor Shea Stedford
78 dr beat
Ronan Macdonald programs dancehall drum patterns
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4 / Computer Music / November 2019
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Producer Masterclass
44 CLIQ UK producers Max Reich and Robin M brought in top vocal talent for hit track Wavey – see how it all came together in this month’s video
Interview
80 Sander VAN DORN The Dutch house and trance star talks hardware and software
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Free samples
104 COSMIC GLITCH Send your tunes into space with this month’s out-of-this-world samples
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Reviews 88 bitwig studio 3 90 Plogue chipsynth md 92 izotope neutron 3 948WAVES Abbey road studio 3 978 UA 175-B/176 Tube ompressor Collection 988audiothing lves 99 JMG sound hyperspace 101 Mini reviews
Essentials
10 news 14 freeware news 16 What’s on your hard drive? 42 SUBSCRIBE 114 Blast from the past: KAWAI K1
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