If you're a newcomer to the world of computer-based music production (or you need a quick refresher course) we'd recommend you get your hands on the brand-new Computer Music Special, out now. It's a complete beginner's guide, and comes with a full software studio on the included disc and tutorials inside the magazine to get you started.
Gear essentials
Everything you need to start producing music with your PC or Mac is here. To kick things off, all the gear and software you need in your computer-based setup is explained in jargon-free terms, with budget-friendly recommendations.
Fundamentals
Then there's a series of step-by-step tutorials covering the fundamentals of production and composition, including building beats, composing basslines, recording guitars and vocals, comping, arranging and mixing tracks.
Easy guides
Easy guides to computer-based sampling, synthesis and effects will get you quickly to grips with these three cornerstones of modern music. Try out the techniques and tools for yourself and discover what a difference they can make to your tracks...
Projects
The magazine rounds off the proceedings with a series of projects showing you how to produce electro house, hip-hop and metal tracks from start to finish using your computer and the software included on the magazine disc.
Computer Music Special 32: Stockists
Selected WH Smith, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Chapters and independent newsagents
UK/Europe: onsale now
North America: onsale 5 November
ROW: 19 November
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It's so LATE!
Posted by 127.0.0.1 on August 17, 2008 at 06:52 AM BST #
Many Thanks!
Posted by Jay (127.0.0.1) on November 06, 2008 at 11:58 PM GMT #
For a 'Special' its a bit small ?
Also the main program for making a track is P.c format only!!!
A bit disappointing.
( : ( )
Posted by Dave (127.0.0.1) on November 08, 2008 at 06:49 PM GMT #
Jay - here are the specific onsale dates:
UK/Europe/North America: onsale now
ROW: 19 November
Stockists: selected branches of WH Smith, Borders, Barnes & Noble and independent newsagents
Or order online now: www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk
Dave - the main program featured throughout most of the tutorials is Reaper, a cross-platform DAW, so you can use it on Mac or PC.
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thanks for sharing it
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Posted by ruth lewis (127.0.0.1) on December 21, 2008 at 02:15 PM GMT #
Only it don't seem very Mac friendly!
On My copy Reaper is only in the plug in folder and doest not work!
Is there a section on this site for the free programs in both formats please ?
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Posted by Don Ho (127.0.0.1) on January 11, 2009 at 05:26 AM GMT #
REAPER (The main program needed) DOES NOT WORK !!!!
Posted by Chris (127.0.0.1) on January 13, 2009 at 07:26 PM GMT #
Will the Past 'Special' issues be reprinted so those who missed out can buy them, its more money for you people at C.M at the end of the day and keeps us lot very happy!
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