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7.7GB OF CONTENT ON THE DUAL-LAYER DVD
• Meldaproduction MDrummer2 CM
A special edition of the amazing virtual drummer VST plug-in for PC, packed with pro-quality kits and beats!
• 2057 samples
Create bin-busting productions with this massive collection of hip-hop sounds, including drums, bass, vocals, lead lines and more!
• Producer Masterclass tutorial and video: Deekline & Wizard
CM's daring cameraman enters the studio of legendary production duo to find out how they nailed the polished underground dance sound of their track
Keep It Pushing
. They even create a whole new version of the track, calling on vocal veteran Vic Bynoe to lay down fresh vocals.
IN THE MAG
• The CM Guide to Cubase 5
Master the new features of Steinberg's iconic powerhouse DAW with our massive guide! Learn how to create rhythms with Beat Designer; slice audio loops into Groove Agent One kits; use VariAudio to correct a sub-par performance; get a handle on VST Expression and make your own Expression Maps; go crazy with LoopMash, and more!
• Hip-Hop Masterclass
Learn everything you need to know about modern hip-hop production and mixing! Our huge guide takes you through the creation of a complete track, from fundamentals like thumping beats and bumping basslines, on through to slick synths and vocals, before getting stuck in to the arrangement and that all-important final mixdown.
• Fischerspooner interviewed
The CM-reading duo discuss their varied work habits, from their 'plastic plan' phase to the more organic sounds of their new album,
Entertainment
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• Ableton Live 8 & Akai APC40 hands-on!
We get our grubby hands on the Live 8 beta and the very first pre-production model of the Akai APC40 Live controller to bring you our early impressions. Read about all the great new features right here!
• Reviewed!
Native Instruments
Maschine
• Renoise Software
Renoise 2.0
• iZotope
Ozone 4
• PSP Audioware
sQuad
• D16 Group
Redoptor
Moog Multimode Filter
• Universal Audio
Harrison 32C
• FabFilter
Twin 2
…and more
Plus!
• Massive Sound Design: Give your tracks extra girth!
• Single Minded: How to get your name out there without breaking the bank
• Guitar Lab: We kick off a four-part amp sim masterclass with Line 6's Pod Farm
• Synth Essentials: Scot Solida recreates space-age sound effects with self-oscillating filters
• Off The Dial: Create elastic, plastic, fantastic music with rachMiel's how-to
• The Easy Guide: Delve into the details of rhythmic divisions
• The Burning Question: How viable is online collaboration
• And much more!
You can order this issue (as well as recent back issues) by calling 0870 837 4773 in the UK, +44 1858 438795 everywhere else, or emailing
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