Computer Music

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 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.

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welcome

The return of the synth classics • The Odyssey, CS-80 and Minimoog are all back – and one’s even in hardware!

Get with the programmers • Audified have kindly given us several plugins for our famous suite, so it’s time to get the story behind these popular Czech Republic developers

App watch • We report on the latest developments in phone and tablet music making

10 years back • Our monthly shake-of-the-head at our earlier selves’ news choices…

East West’s String Machine

Ins & outs

Celebrate 30 years of Novation with free classic sounds • PLUS: Enter to win a whole studio’s worth of Novation instruments

BECOME A SYNTH POWER USER • This month, we’re going to help you master your instruments and become a power user in every aspect of synthesis. So prepare to load up your favourite plugins and take your programming to another level…

Subtractive synthesis • Considered the baseline of synthesis, subtractive synthesis is a great foundation for your understanding of differing types

Wavetable synthesis • Taking the subtractive concept a stage further, we explore one of the most interesting synthesis formats, where the waves get bigger and bolder

Other forms of synthesis • In the pursuit of ever more creative ways to create new sounds, let’s see some of the other synthesis formats, some of which you might be using without even knowing it…

6 of the best paid-for subtractive synths • Want subtractive softsynths that are a cut above? Here’s our checklist of the latest and best paid must-haves

6 of the best paid-for non-subtractive synths sounds • Want to take your synthesist’s knowledge to the next level? Try these paid synths which gravitate away from the subtractive norms towards extreme processing

6 of the best free synths • There’s an abundant supply of free alternatives, across all styles of synthesis. Here are six of our free prize-picks

ZebraCM filtering harmonics • One of the most identifiable electronic sounds around is created by resonating harmonics using a filter

Wavetable a la Thomas Dolby on Retro Synth • Wavetable synthesis is an excellent medium for creating sound with movement

ZebraCM subtractive – punchy filter bass • Some sounds are exceptionally useful, and one is a straight subtractive bass sound with a sub oscillator

#22 ZebraCM bespoke LFO filter bass • Generating a bass, with subtle filter-based movement, could really help drive your track. This month, the ZebraCM goes low, with self-styled LFO…

#01 From mono to stereo • Are you battling a mix that includes too many mono sounds? Maybe they just need a bit of added width. Welcome to Jon Musgrave’s new Mix Masterclass…

SYNTH POWER! • From beginner to pro, find out how to design incredible sounds and get the most from today’s modern synth instruments

BLEASS Megalit €99 • BLEASS’ product line continues to grow, and Megalit is their most adventurous release by far and could be the sonic wrangler you need

Cherry Audio Sines $59 • Cherry Audio’s newest virtual synthesiser is all about the fundamentals. We follow the Sines and head back to some waveform basics

Moog Moogerfoogers $249 • One of the most respected synth companies in the world reinvents...