Computer Music Specials
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How to make it as a pop band
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Kids On Bridges explain how to get your band out there

How to make it as an assistant engineer
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Matt Wiggins explains the essentials of studio work

How to make it as a DJ/producer with Grum
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Grum gives the lowdown on working the decks

How to make it as an electronic artist
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Sabre explains the day-to-day realities of working in music production

How to make it as a singer/songwriter
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Alex Cornish's tips for releasing your own music

How to make it as a remixer
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Alex Blanco reveals the tricks of the trade

11 effects chain tips
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Getting your ordering correct is as crucial as tweaking the right parameters

The effects that changed music
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From 1920 to 2011, the audio processing milestones

96 vocal production tips
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A vast range of practical and experimental tips and insights for producing vocals

How to create vocal harmonies with Melodyne
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A step-by-step guide with audio examples

The ultimate guide to effects: modulation
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Chorus, flanging and phasing explained, and four plug-ins recommended

The ultimate guide to effects: filters
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Different filter types explained, and four of our favourite plug-ins

How to use bitcrushing to add brightness
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A different way to make your top-end stand out

The ultimate guide to effects: distortion
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Overdrive, clipping and saturation explained, and four plug-ins recommended

The ultimate guide to effects: delay
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Find out how it works and which delay plug-ins you should consider

Carl Craig on samplers, software, iPad apps and more
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"I'm a firm believer that a lot of the best creativity comes from restriction"

Interview: Noisia on beats, basslines, software and more
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"You have to make sure you're combining the right sounds for the right track"

Interview: Skrillex on Ableton Live, plug-ins, production and more
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"It's all about what makes you smile at the end of day"

Beats & Bass: The Producer's Guide
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Computer Music Special 50 is here!

How to make Aphex Twin-style demonic vocals
By Computer Music Specials last updated
A quick step-by-step guide in Ableton Live

Scanner on sampling the world around him
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Robin Rimbaud discusses the science of sound

The ultimate guide to VST plug-in effects
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A selection of the best free and commercial processors

Tim Exile on creative sampling
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The resampling wizard discusses his amazing setup
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