Future Music
Future Music is the number one magazine for today's producers. Packed with technique and technology we'll help you make great new music. All-access artist interviews, in-depth gear reviews, essential production tutorials and much more. Every marvellous monthly edition features reliable reviews of the latest and greatest hardware and software technology and techniques, unparalleled advice, in-depth interviews, sensational free samples and so much more to improve the experience and outcome of your music-making.
Latest articles by Future Music
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Modular synthesis: the ultimate beginner's guide
By Future Music last updated
A look into the wonderfully complex world of modular
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Future Music 408: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany the May 2024 issue of FM
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Issue 404 of Future Music is out now
By Future Music published
Gear of the Year 2023. Plus: Vince Clarke, Danny Daze, Live 12 guide, Daniel Avery, Fantastic Twins, Cubase 13 & much more!
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Future Music 407: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany the April 2024 issue of FM
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Issue 403 of Future Music is out now
By Future Music published
Ultimate vocal sampling. Plus: DJ Shadow, Evian Christ, Marta Salogni, Mella Dee, AJH Synth MiniMod Keyz, how to use the LA-2A, wavetable masterclass, Teenage Engineering TP-7 & much more!
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What's the difference between different microphone designs and how do they work?
By Si Truss published
If you've heard the terms dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mic before and wondered what they actually mean, we're here to help
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How to integrate Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio into your music productions
By Future Music published
RECORDING WEEK 2023: Learn how – and why – you should work with this increasingly usable surround system
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Future Music 406: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany the March 2024 issue of FM
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8 recording tactics to work smarter and save money in the studio
By Future Music published
RECORDING WEEK 2023: With shopping sprees on hold, it’s time to beat the squeeze by looking within and maximising your current setup
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Issue 402 of Future Music is out now
By Future Music published
Get experimental! Plus: Hauschka, Amotik, Samuel Kerridge, Forest Swords, Explosions in the Sky, Roland Gaia 2, realistic instrument programming, Akai APC64 & much more!
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Future Music 405: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany theFebruary 2024 issue of FM
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Issue 401 of Future Music is out now
By Future Music published
House: the 2023 guide – featuring Octo Octa, Cinthie and more. Plus: Hania Rani, Lukid, IK Multimedia Uno Synth Pro X, Intellijel Cascadia & much more!
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Future Music 404: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany the January 2024 issue of FM
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So wrong, it's right: 5 musical errors that turned out to be great
By Future Music published
Getting out of a creative rut the wrong way
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Issue 400 of Future Music is out now
By Future Music published
400 tips, ideas and tools. Plus: Jack Antonoff, Laurence Guy, Simo Cell, Korg Wavestate SE and Opsix SE, Model Man, Monolake & much more!
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12 artists on how they beat writer's block and finish songs: "The point when I want to kill myself is usually a good indicator that the track is finished"
By Future Music published
We’ve spoken to more than a few music-makers over the years, asking each artist how they decide when a track is well and truly finished. Here’s what they said
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Future Music 403: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany the December 2023 issue of FM
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Issue 399 of Future Music is out now
By Future Music published
Finish more tracks. Plus: Sebastian Mullaert, Nathan Micay, James Ellis Ford, Bitwig Studio 5, James Hype, bus mixing masterclass & much more!
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The ultimate guide to modulation effects: phasers, chorus and flangers
By Future Music published
Warble your way to smooth signals and push things into experimental territory with our guide to phasers, chorus and flangers
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Future Music 402: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany the November 2023 issue of FM
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Issue 398 of Future Music is out now
By Future Music published
The future of synthesis. Plus: Anthony Naples, Mady, Indiana, Levon Vincent, Koven, Expressive E Osmose, Logic for iPad & much more!
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8 essential melody and harmony tips and tricks to try
By Future Music last updated
Practical tactics for handling the musical building blocks of a track
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Future Music 401: Samples and downloads
By Future Music published
Grab the bonus content to accompany the Autumn 2023 issue of FM
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