Computer Music
Computer Music magazine is the world’s best selling publication dedicated solely to making great music with your Mac or PC computer. Each issue it brings its lucky readers the best in cutting-edge tutorials, need-to-know, expert software reviews and even all the tools you actually need to make great music today, courtesy of our legendary CM Plugin Suite.
Latest articles by Computer Music

Computer Music magazine announces closure
By Computer Music published
The magazine comes to an end after 25 years

Issue 340 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Get perfect virtual guitar – and two FREE plugins – with Computer Music's November issue

Computer Music 340 November 2024: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)*, you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 340 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…

Music theory you can use: 6 chord tricks for songwriters and producers
By Computer Music published
Go beyond the basics with these handy power-composer tips and techniques

Computer Music 339 Autumn 2024: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)*, you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 339 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…

Issue 338 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Get creative with Computer Music's sound design issue – and bag a FREE virtual tape machine (worth £84)!

Computer Music 338 October 2024: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)*, you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 338 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…

Music theory you can use: liven-up your MIDI programming by adding groove and space using rests
By Computer Music published
It’s as much about what you don’t play as what you do

“Refreshing approach to drum programming and impressive sound quality”: Sampleson Drumbada review
By Computer Music published
If you’re searching for more dynamic and rhythmically complex drums, Drumbada can help you change up the pace

Practical music theory: use motion to make a melody and bassline complement each other
By Computer Music published
Let’s get contrapuntal

Issue 337 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Explore Logic's hotly-awaited new version in Computer Music issue 337 – and get a free multi-effect tool worth £79!

Practical music theory: how to build a simple hook in 3 easy steps
By Computer Music published
"When you're staring at a blank piano roll, how are you supposed to start programming your masterpiece?"

Computer Music 337 September 2024: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)*, you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 337 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…

Celebrating 60 years of the synth: the '90s
By Computer Music published
As the '80s drifted from mostly analogue to largely digital, would the '90s be the decade when the synth scene settled? Not really…

Celebrating 60 years of the synth: the '70s
By Computer Music published
In the 1970s, the synthesizer became a true musical force. Here's how it went from a mono legend to a poly Prophet in 10 short years…

60 years of the synth: the '80s
By Computer Music published
Our history of the synth continues with the decade that brought us the Jupiter-8, the 303 and the DX7…

20 super-speedy synth and synthesis tips
By Computer Music published
Make waves fast with our quick and easy guide to speedy synthesis

Issue 336 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Build perfect mixing chains and get Bitwig Studio DAW plus LOLCOMP FREE with the new issue of Computer Music magazine

Computer Music 336 August 2024: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)*, you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 336 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…

Musical modes and how to actually use them in your songwriting
By Computer Music published
Mode to joy? Step-by-step guidance, recommended listening and pro tips

Music theory you can use: pep up your progressions by borrowing chords from parallel keys
By Computer Music published
Dig yourself out of a diatonic hole
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