Issue 75
Ableton Live 8 - full review! Plus, expert tips on troubleshooting in the studio, why and when you should push your kit to its limits, and 10 Minute Masters on instrument radiation and monitor design.

Issue 74
50 pro recording techniques to help you make the most of your sessions, an in-depth look at the new features in Cubase 5, plus Ten Minute Masters on oversampling and reverb. Live 7, NI B4 II, Logic Pro 8 and Reason 4 Workshops.

Issue 73
Expert advice on tightening up your mixes, how to make your productions sound that little bit wider, and Ten Minute Masters on expansion and transients. Plus: Logic Pro 8, Pro Tools 8, Cubase 4.1 and Reason 4 Workshops.

Issue 72
Scoring and mixing music for film and TV, what to look for when choosing a new audio PC. Reason 4, Logic Pro, Live 7 and Cubase 4 Workshops. PLUS: Read the full review of Cubase 5 along with all the latest reviews and industry news.

Issue 71
Pro tips and tricks for recording a live band, how to get the best vocal take each and every time, plus Ten Minute Masters on sample rate conversion and acoustic treatment. Sonar 7, Logic Pro 8, Cubase 4, Reason 4 Workshops.

Issue 70
Pro tips and tricks for great-sounding bass, how to let instruments find their natural space in a mix, plus Ten Minute Masters on tape and audio interfaces. Kore 2, Logic Pro 8, Cubase 4.1 and Reason 4 Workshops.

Issue 69
When and how to apply compression, what you can do to make money from your music, plus an in-depth look at why going into the red can bring a fresh sound to your music. Logic Pro 8, Ableton Live, Cubase 4, Pro Tools 7 and Reason 4 Workshops.

Issue 68
Choosing and using monitors, Mixing in Logic Pro Part 2, and using delay effects to create new sounds. Logic Pro 8, Cubase 4.1, Battery 3, Reason 4 and Sonar 7 Workshops. Plus: all the latest reviews and industry news.

Issue 67
The ins and outs of sampling explored and explained, what to look for when choosing a music technology course, and an in-depth look at why acoustic treatment is so fundamental to creating a good recording and mixing environment.

Issue 66
This month’s cover feature explores the black art of recording electric guitar, focusing on the key areas of mic’ing, tracking and mixing. We also go deep inside Logic Pro in the first instalment of Logic Pro Tips & Tricks.

Issue 65
The art of remixing explored and how you might benefit from recording your band live. Reason 4, Pro Tools 7, Guitar Rig 3 and Cubase 4.1 workshops. Plus: the latest reviews and industry news.

Issue 64
Get the most from your plug-ins folder, improve your workflow by optimising your Windows PC, and find out how spatial awareness affects our perception of sound. Plus: Cubase 4, Reason 4, Logic Pro 8 and Sonar 7 workshops.

Issue 63
Expert advice on mic'ing, tracking and mixing acoustic drums, how to get creative with glitch sequencing, and an insight into a studio stalwart - reverb. Five software workshops, industry news and more...

Issue 62
Find out how to go beyond your synth’s presets and program your own unique sounds, explore the sometimes wacky world of sound design for film, and learn how to create authentic acid dub. Plus: five software Workshops and the latest reviews.

Issue 61
The lowdown on achieving better, more clearly defined mixes, up-to-the-minute advice on promoting your music, and how to bring a retro vibe to your productions. Kontakt 3, Ableton Live 7, Reason 4, Cubase 4 Workshops. Plus: all the latest reviews.

Issue 60
Creative uses for distortion, spicing up your live laptop sets, making your own hip hop samples and Ten Minute Masters on contact mics and middle-and-side recording. Logic Pro 8, Cubase 4.1, Ableton Live 7 and Pro Tools 7 Workshops.

Issue 59
Professional mastering tricks and tips, how to re-create classic guitar tones, and what to look for if you’re planning to study for a music technology qualification. Reason 4, Logic Pro 8, Cubase 4.1 and Ableton Live 7 Workshops.

Issue 58
Find out how you can spice up your mix with the creative application of effects such as ring modulation and vocoding. How to successfully record a singer-songwriter, and a remixer’s guide to vocal production. Plus: Ableton Live 7 - FULL REVIEW!

Issue 57
How a new breed of producers are using their laptops, the low-down on remixing drums, and pro tips for revitalising your samples. Reason 4, Ableton Live 6, Logic Pro 8, Sonar 6 and Cubase 4 Workshops.

Issue 56
Choosing and using virtual instruments, User's Guide to Reason 4, and how to bring a lacklustre mix to life. Ableton Live 6, Pro Tools 7, Cubase 4 and ACID Pro 6 Workshops. Plus: Logic Studio and Yamaha's Tenori-on reviewed.

Issue 55
The latest version of Reason exclusively reviewed. How to create convincing brass arrangements using samples, remixing electro bass, and the potential pitfalls of moving your soft studio explained. Plus: five software Workshops.

Issue 54
Korg's new M3 reviewed. Expert tips and advice on how to use your sampler creatively, moving sessions between DAWs, and recording acoustic music. Cubase 4, ACID Pro 6, Ableton Live 6 and Pro Tools 7 Workshops.

Issue 53
Roland's new V-Synth GT is put through its paces in our exclusive review. Plus, the benefits and drawbacks of analogue summing mixing, how to write authentic dub tracks, and an in-depth look at a studio staple - the preamp.

Issue 52
How to make the most out of your compressor, using vintage keyboards in trip hop arrangements, and the low-down on pioneering electronic instruments. Cubase 4, Live 6, Pro Tools 7 and FL Studio 7 Workshops. All the latest news and product reviews.

Issue 51
How to make the most out of your plug-ins, writing music for picture, and keeping your cables in tip-top condition. Cubase 4, Sonar 6, Logic Pro 7 and Reason 3.0 Workshops. All the latest news and product reviews.

Issue 50
How to improve your mixing and EQ'ing techniques, stereo mic'ing explained, and making better drum'n'bass tracks. Cubase 4, FL Studio 7, Pro Tools 7 and Ableton Live 6 Workshops. All the latest product reviews, plus news from Musikmesse 2007.

Issue 49
How to create your own synth sounds and build your own bass traps. What Microsoft's Vista operating system offers the recording musician. Logic Pro 7, Reason 3.0 and Cubase 4 Workshops. All the latest product reviews.

Issue 48
How to get the best results when recording on-location, programming your own hip hop beats, and how your perception can affect what you are actually hearing in your studio. Plus: Live 6, Cubase 4 and Sonar 6 Workshops.

Issue 47
How to create unique rhythm tracks, a look at the ever-changing DJ scene, and expert advice on arranging with sampled strings. Cubase 4, Pro Tools 7 and Reason 3.0 Workshops. SSL Alpha Channel, NI Massive and FXpansion BFD Percussion reviewed.

Issue 46
Understanding and achieving mastering loudness, how to record a live album, using online music production services. Cubase 4, Ableton Live 6 and Reason 3.0 Workshops. 10 Minute Masters: Data Management, MP3 Compression.

Issue 45
Recording and mixing in 5.1. How to optimse you system for audio work. Mic restoration and modification. Cubase 4, Reason 3.0 and Logic Pro 7 Workshops. 10 Minute Masters: Parallel Compression and Impedance. 15 products reviewed.

Issue 44
Cubase 4 - Exclusive Review! The world's favourite sequencer has had a major overhaul - and we have a full review of the latest incarnation. Among the many new features are a new set of VST3 virtual instruments and Control Room studio integration.

Issue 43
The art of mixing is no more exempt from the effects of change as any other aspect of music production, and there’s a new approach that’s increasingly being taken up in professional studios – stem mixing.

Issue 42
Arguably one of the most influential technological developments of the electronic music era, we ponder the current situation and future prospects for the hardware and software sampler.

Issue 41
You might be adept at achieving a great sound in your studio, but how would you fare if you found yourself engineering a live band? Mark Cousins explores some of the challenges live sound presents, and explains how to overcome them...

Issue 40
Go beyond the factory presets and learn how to program synths to create your own sounds with the first instalment of Simon Cann’s guide. Networking your studio. Cubase SX/SL3 and Logic Pro 7 Workshops.

Issue 39
Mark Cousins explores the world of small-screen soundtracks, explaining how this ever-growing field is increasingly offering another way for composers and musicians to earn a living. Part 2 of Mike Hillier's guide to recording guitar.

Issue 38
The first instalment of Mike Hillier’s two-part guide to tracking a good guitar sound. Dealing with latency in the studio. Sonar 5 and Cubase SX/SL3 Workshops. Ten Minute Masters on LA Synthesis and the evolution of reverb.

Issue 37
Laptop luminary John von Seggern explores the growing trend of using laptops for live performance. Part 2 of Mark Cousins' in-depth guide to mixing a five-piece band. Cubase SX3 and Reason 3.0 Workshops.

Issue 36
In-depth guides to producing the perfect mix and eliminating noise in the studio. Plus, Ableton Live, Logic pro and Cubase Workshops. Pro Tools 7 LE and Apple's G5 Quad reviewed.

Issue 35
100 Top Software Tips for Cubase, Live, Logic, Reason and Sonar. Modern Mastering Part 2. Sonar 5 and Reason 3.0 Workshops. How the traditional reel-to-reel multitracker can still play a part in your studio.

Issue 34
Mark Cousins discloses some of the secrets of successful modern mastering in the first of a two-part guide. Grant Bridgeman describes how embarked on a project to turn a rundown outbuilding into a two-room studio.

Issue 33
The first look at a true 64-bit audio workstation running Sonar 5, Designing Sound For Animation, and Rich Costey interviewed.

Issue 32
Making music with Open Source software, Ultimate Guide To Compression Part 2, and Liam Howlett interviewed. Plus Yamaha's S90 ES and Waves GTR reviewed.

Issue 31
Get the best from your studio and Stephen Street on Blur, Morrissey and the Kaiser Chiefs.

Issue 30
The definitive review of Ableton Live 5, Kieren Hebden and psychedelic studios and more, this is going to be a busy issue.

Issue 29
Make the most of the tools at your disposal to create extreme drum sounds that will make your recordings stand out from the crowd.

Issue 28
Tears For Fears' Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal on recording their latest album in a project studio. Plus, recording drums, and five full workshops.

Issue 27
Scissor Sisters’ Babydaddy on how the band’s 2004 hit album was born. Buying classic mics, recording an epic soundtrack and five full workshops.

Issue 26
Lemon Jelly's Nick Franglen explains how the band creates its unique sound. Plus recording a full orchestra, and copyright explained.

Issue 25
The art of mixing covered in-depth. Plus, a guided tour of Reason 3.0’s new features, and how to improve productivity in your studio.

Issue 24
Capturing the perfect vocal take is something of an art, but our guide to the tips and tricks used by the pros will help your vocals shine.

Issue 23
Take your recordings to another level by understanding the art of mastering, and find out how the pros record acoustic guitar.

Issue 22
Everything you need to know to write and record a soundtrack. Plus, articles on advanced guitar recording techniques and Logic Pro 7’s new features.

Issue 21
Performing with laptops comes under the spotlight, as we look at how you can enhance your live set with your humble laptop.

Issue 20
Features on creative sampling and building a specialist mic collection, plus part two of our look at promoting your music online.

Issue 19
How to market and distribute your music on the internet. Plus, tutorials on managing sounds in Reason 2.5, using MIDI effects in Cubase SX, and Logic Pro 6’s Space Designer plug-in. Reviews of Ableton Live 4, VirSyn’s Cantor and Tascam’s latest Porta

Issue 18
Acoustic treatments for your studio explored in depth. Tutorials on personalising the interface in Cubase SX/SL , distortion effects in Logic, and Bomb Factory plug-ins for Pro Tools. Plus, reviews of NI’s Guitar Rig, M-Audio’s FireWire 1814 and Stor

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