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7.2GB OF CONTENT ON THE DUAL-LAYER DVD
• 1040 Prime Loops samples
Comprising exclusive samples from 33 Prime Loops sample packs, and covering a broad array of styles, these first-class sounds will help you in every area of track-building.
• 1,955 samples
This month's exclusive CM sample collection takes its inspiration from carnivals the world over, from the pumping sounds of soca and dancehall to the rhythmic euphoria of the Brazilian batteria
• Producer Masterclass tutorial and video: Super Furry Animals
CM takes a trip to Pleasurefoxx studios in Cardiff to film SFA member Cian at work. He reveals the techniques behind the band's distinctive sound and creates crazy sci-fi effects, as well as discussing his tech house work as part of the Acid Casuals outfit.
IN THE MAG
• 200 Power Tips
Boost your production skills, improve your tracks and get your music heard with our massive library of indispensable techniques, tricks and ideas! Topics include DAW-specific advice; working with grooves; shaping reverb and ambience; effective collaboration; how to get work with your music; and perhaps most vital of all, how to keep inspired and finish your tracks!
• Minimal Drums
Want to inject your percussion tracks with fresh-sounding minimal clicks, pops and glitches? Then you'll be needing our in-depth guide to creating digital beatscapes and microprogrammed electronic drum tracks.
• Yppah interviewed
He blends epic, reverb-laden guitars, phat synths, dope beats and healthy doses of atmospherics and soundscapes, so naturally we're curious to find out what makes Yppah tick, and, of course, discover his music software habits.
• The CM Guide to Online Networking
Proper management of your internet presence can get you on the playlists of potential fans around the world, and our guide shows you how it's done. Leverage the power of blogging, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, e-commerce as well as our 12 Commandmenets of Online Networking!
• Reviewed!
Novation
25 SL Mk II
• IK Multimedia
AmpliTube Fender
• Waves
Tony Maserati Collection
• Scan
3XS Power DAW
• 2CAudio
Aether
• Rob Papen
SubBoomBass
UAD 4K Channel Strip
• Universal Audio
Cooper Time Cube Mk II
• Focusrite
Forte Suite
…and more
Plus!
• CM Focus: Uplifting trance is the flavour of the month
• Guitar Lab: IK Multimedia's AmpliTube range is explored this time around
• Synth Essentials: Scot Solida reveals one of his signature sounds: the big sweep
• Off The Dial: Online collaboration is on rachMiel's mind in this instalment
• The Easy Guide: Use modes to give your tracks an intricate sense of melody
• The Burning Question: Why does software have bugs?
• And much more!
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