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
Issue 327 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Craft club-ready techno with Computer Music's November issue – and get a free Baby Audio plugin
Pulsar Digital Pulsar 8200 review
By Computer Music published
Classic EQ plugin emulations are plentiful, but this particular design is not so commonplace. Has this ambitious developer hit the mark?
Computer Music 327 November 2023: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)*, you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 327 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…
Waves StudioVerse review
By Computer Music published
Download mix-ready effects chains made by the stars for free and grab yourself a great plugin while you’re at it. Surely there’s a catch…?
Issue 326 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Make better beats with the autumn edition of Computer Music – and get a free synth plugin worth £40
Computer Music 326 Autumn 2023: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)* you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 326 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…
Brainworx AMEK Mastering Compressor review
By Computer Music published
If it transpired that God’s own compressor was the basis of Brainworx’ latest AMEK-branded plugin, we wouldn’t be surprised
Practical music theory: 10 things every songwriter and producer needs to know about chords
By Computer Music published
From understanding simple triads to deploying extended and diminished chords, this is how it works
Issue 325 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Master your music from home with Computer Music's October issue – and get two free plugins
The circle of fifths, and how can it help with your music theory
By Computer Music published
We spin the wheel and come up with creative gold
Computer Music 325 October 2023: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)* you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 325 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…
Computer Music 324 September 2023: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)* you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 324 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…
Toneworks Catalyst review
By Computer Music published
Bored of programming via the piano roll? Try jazzing up your riffs with this inventive step sequencer that can host VST instruments
AIR Music Tech AIR Delay Pro review
By Computer Music published
Not your everyday delay. AIR Delay Pro brings bundles of otherworldly shaping options to the table, and serves up a hat-trick of unique additions
Issue 324 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Nail classic studio techniques with Computer Music's September issue – and get an exclusive free plugin from Acustica Audio
Baby Audio BA-1 review
By Computer Music published
Baby Audio has set the effects world on fire with a string of top releases. Can it do the same for synths with its first instrument plugin?
Spitfire Audio Abbey Road Orchestra: High Percussion review
By Computer Music published
Finding the perfect high-pitched bash for your cinematic or orchestral productions requires elbow grease. Spitfire is here to lend a hand
Bitwig Studio 5 review
By Computer Music published
With version 5, Bitwig is redefining what a DAW is. This latest update sees it become a modulating monster of a DAW and instrument
DH Plugins Halo 2 review
By Computer Music published
Halo has become known for its capabilities in the bass music realms. We explore what the latest update has to offer
Issue 323 of Computer Music is on sale now
By Computer Music published
Meet the major new music tech releases about to change everything – plus get Bitwig Studio 8-Track free! All in the August issue of Computer Music magazine
Computer Music 323 August 2023: free downloads
By Computer Music published
If you've purchased a copy (digital or print)* you can grab the bonus content to accompany issue 323 of CM here. Just click through to the embedded quiz and answer the questions below…
Digit Music Cmpsr review
By Computer Music published
A hardware controller that merges accessibility, music, and gaming practices into something everybody can use… with a very large joystick!
Fluid Audio Image 2 review
By Computer Music published
Fluid Audio might well be known for less costly speakers, but Image 2 will certainly change that… and possibly the world of studio monitoring
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