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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Reason to be cheerful • You wait and wait for a new DAW… Reason Studios’ long-awaited v.13 of its all-important flagship brings features galore

Cableguys: Life is like a box of waveshapers • Developers of some of the most incisive sonic manipulation tools in our libraries, we spoke with Cableguys’ top guy and opened the box…

Lifeline Lite bundle • Not one, but two free plugins in this month’s giveaway, courtesy of our friends at Excite Audio, and what a couple of crackers they are

LOGIC PRO 11 • Logic Pro finally reaches its eleventh chapter, and with it a series of very 2020s additions. It’s time to explore how Logic 11 might be a major step in DAW evolution

New in Logic 11 • The jump to Version 11 adds some jaw-dropping new features which will be welcome to existing users and newcomers alike

Visual overview • New plugins, new sounds and an expanded feature set. Let’s take a top-down look at Logic Pro 11’s fresh offerings

The Logic Story • Logic Pro has had an eventful life, but once it had more in common with classic video game Pong than a DAW. Let’s turn the clock back…

IGLOOGHOST • Drawing on the mood of the bleak, run-down seaside town in which it was birthed, Iglooghost’s latest record, Tidal Memory Exo is an uncompromising yet absorbing listen, helmed by one of the most uniquely talented – and unique-sounding – artists we’ve ever spoken to

#05 Exploring the mixing secrets of Jack Antonoff • These tricks won't land you an instant invite to the Swift, Lorde or Del Ray HQs but he certainly knows his stuff

#09 How to craft effective techno lead sounds • Let's see how two producers lead by example on this central component of a hard-hitting techno track

#22 Creative filtering techniques • Creative filtering can both spice up and finesse your mix. Let’s check out some of the best ways to apply it

AMY SERGEANT • The winner of this year’s Rising Star accolade at the Music Producer’s Guild Awards, Amy Sergeant balances many production roles alongside being an in-studio creative asset

Is Pro Tools still worth it in 2024? • It’s an industry standard, but is Pro Tools still worth the investment for home-based producers? We weigh up the pros and cons

Apple Logic Pro 11 £200 • After digging into its core features earlier this issue, it’s now time to cast our verdict. Andy Jones asks if you should take Logic all the way to 11?

Kilohearts + Expressive E Phase Plant Expressive Suite €199 • Take an award-winning synth, add a set of new MPE-controlled sounds, and the Expressive possibilities are endless, says Roland Schmidt

Antares Auto-Tune Pro 11 $459 • Thought pitch correction was merely about tuning adjustment? Antares might force you to rethink your tactics, advises Roland Schmidt

Universal Audio Verve Analog Machines £199 • Want to add some verve to your mix? UA has just the plugin to help. Roland Schmidt turns up the heat with some toasty virtual tech

Spitfire Audio Spitfire Symphony Orchestra £200 • Harnessing the power of a full symphony orchestra just became even more affordable. Roland Schmidt considers his next magnum opus

Arturia EFX Motions €99 • Creating movement in your productions is a challenge, but it looks like multiple real-time EFX just got a...