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MTM 62	Logic Pro 8 Workshop - Compressor Logic’s Compressor plug-in is a valuable asset for all kinds of mixing tasks, especially now that several new features have been introduced. Mark Cousins makes the squash...	MTM 62	Cubase 4 Workshop - Built-in Instruments You may have overlooked them, but the latest version of Cubase ships with some seriously useful sound-generating machines. Hollin Jones dives in...
MTM 62	Jupiter-8V Workshop - Galaxy Modulator The Jupiter-8V re-creates the original 80s classic to near perfection, but a closer look under the hood reveals a whole world of new possibilities, too. Mo Volans goes cosmic...	MTM 62	Reason 4 Workshop - Creative ReDrum If you want to create your own beats but you’re struggling to find inspiration, Reason’s ReDrum module could save the day. Hollin Jones explains all...
MTM 62	Ableton Live 7 Workshop - Beat Slicing An endless variety of effects and sounds are at your fingertips if you can exploit the considerable power of Live’s beat-slicing tools. Jon Margulies shows you how...	MTM 59	Cubase 4.1 Workshop: Using the Sample Editor Redesigned for more logical, efficient workflow, the Sample editor is a vital aspect of editing audio in Cubase 4.1. Hollin Jones finds out what it has to offer...
MTM 59	Logic Pro 8 Workshop: Audio editing Quick Swipe Comping and Take Folders have revolutionised sound editing in Logic, offering significant improvements to productivity. Mark Cousins gets his scissors out...	MTM 59	Live 7 Workshop: Working with Video Scoring to picture is attracting an increasing number of musicians and producers, and Live 7 equips you with all the tools for the job. Jon Margulies gets filmic...
MTM 59	Reason 4 Workshop: Sound design using Thor The latest incarnation of Reason packs a mighty new synth – and it’s the most flexible and powerful instrument in the rack. Hollin Jones thunders in...	MTM 58	Logic Pro 8 Workshop: MainStage MainStage offers an exciting new twist on performing live with Logic Pro’s instruments and effects. Mark Cousins treads the boards...
MTM 58	Reason 4 Workshop: ReGroove Mixer If you’re looking to inject that vital human feel into your Reason tracks, help is at hand. Hollin Jones explores the ReGroove mixer...	MTM 58	Pro Tools 7 Workshop: Using Structure Free The Free version of Digidesign’s Structure plug-in brings powerful sampling capabilities to all Pro Tools users. Mike Hillier is your guide...
MTM 57	Sonar 6 Workshop Working with Video Pt2 Digging deeper into Sonar’s talents for working with video will lead you to some tools and functions you may not have known it possessed. Brian Smithers is your guide...	MTM 57	Logic Pro 8 Workshop Delay Designer Delay Designer is just one of several new plug-ins to be explored in Logic Studio. Mark Cousins shows you how to master its unique delay-based effects.
MTM 57	Reason 4 Workshop Automation Automation is a great way to add depth and life to your tracks – and Reason 4 approaches it a whole new way. Hollin Jones explains all...	MTM 57	Ableton Live 6 Workshop Envelopes and Macros If you sometimes find yourself requiring an extra pair of hands when performing with Live, you might want to explore its envelopes and macros. Jon Margulies explains.
MTM 56	Live 6 Workshop Performance Routing Tricks Live offers a number of ways of routing audio and effects, many of which can have an immediate and fundamental impact on your music. Jon Margulies explains all...	MTM 56	Pro Tools 7 Workshop Importing Session Data Pro Tools’ import options are capable of dealing with far more than everyday audio and MIDI files. Mike Hillier delves deeper.
MTM 56	Cubase 4 Workshop Tempo Matching If you’ve ever had to integrate samples or loops into your projects, you’ll know that tempo matching is one of Cubase’s great strengths. Hollin Jones keeps time...	MTM 56	ACID Pro 6 Workshop Tracking Audio ACID Pro is renowned for its ability to manipulate and mangle loops, but it can also be put to good use for more traditional tracking tasks. Robert Correll takes notes...
MTM 55	Sonar 6 Workshop Working with Video Pt1 Version 6 of Cakewalk’s Sonar has dedicated tools that make working with video easier and more intuitive than ever. Brian Smithers has the big picture...	MTM 55	Logic Pro 7 Workshop SubBass & Exciter Do your mixes lack the subsonic depth or crystal-clear highs of a commercial recording? Mark Cousins investigates a Special solution...
MTM 55	Live 6 Workshop Composing with MIDI FX The inspiration for your next big hit can sometimes be found in the most unlikely of places. Jon Margulies shows you one place to start looking...	MTM 55	Reason 3.0 Workshop Digital Delay Digital delay is a versatile effect that can be used to achieve anything from subtle mix blending to outrageous dub effects. Hollin Jones shows you how...
MTM 54	Sony Acid Pro Workshop Mixing In 6D Creating a sense of depth and width in a stereo mix is easily achieved if you can adapt to a new way of thinking. Robert Correll takes six...	MTM 54	Pro Tools 7 Workshop The DigiBase Browser The DigiBase browser is a powerful search tool that can help you work much more efficiently. Mike Hillier shows you how to find your way around it...
MTM 54	Live 6 Workshop Keeping your loops varied and interesting is key to keeping your audience entertained. Jon Margulies shows you how Live can help you out...	MTM 54	Cubase 4 Workshop Advanced Automation Automation can add depth, interest and movement to your tracks, and in Cubase the possibilities run deep. Hollin Jones explains all.
MTM 53	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Multi-Instruments Confused about how to integrate multi-instruments such as BFD or Logic’s EXS24 into your projects? Mark Cousins clears the air...	MTM 53	Cubase 4 Workshop Improving Workflow Cubase can look daunting at first sight, but it has plenty of workflow shortcuts that make it more manageable. Hollin Jones explains all...
MTM 52	FL Studio 7 Workshop The Edison Recorder Audio recording is the cornerstone of practically all music production. Hollin Jones shows you how FL Studio tackles it with Edison.	MTM 52	Pro Tools 7 Workshop Using Automation In addition to making a mix easier to manage, automation can be used to create some interesting effects. Mike Hillier rides the faders...
MTM 52	Live 6 Workshop Understanding Warping Live’s approach to warping audio can be exploited to achieve some interesting and creative variations on a basic groove. Jon Margulies shows you how it’s done...	MTM 52	Cubase 4 Workshop Mastering Techniques Cubase 4 can help you put the finishing touch to your mixes, lending a professional sound to your tracks. Hollin Jones shows you how...
MTM 53	Sonar 6 Workshop Working More Efficiently Sonar 6 includes several new functions designed to improve your productivity. Brian Smithers shows you how to take advantage of them.	MTM 51	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Using the EVD6 Logic Pro’s EVD6 faithfully re-creates the sound of the Hohner Clavinet, but how do you go about producing a suitably vintage performance? Mark Cousins shows you how to get funky...
MTM 51	Sonar 6 Workshop MIDI Production Sonar 6 boasts more powerful MIDI functionality than any previous incarnation. Brian Smithers shows you how to maximise its talents.	MTM 53	Reason 3.0 Workshop Advanced Dr.Rex REX loops are a great tool for producing music in Reason, but there’s more to the Dr.Rex player than meets the eye. Hollin Jones explains all...
MTM 50	FL Studio 7 Workshop Matching your loops to tracks with different tempos needn’t be a time-consuming task. Hollin Jones shows you how it’s done with the Fruity Slicer.	MTM 50	Pro Tools 7 Workshop The PhaseScope Plug-in Making use of Digidesgn’s latest plug-in tools will help to keep your mixes in check. Mike Hillier gets in phase.
MTM 50	Cubase 4 Workshop Mastering Foley Music to picture isn’t the only trick that Cubase 4 can do with video, as Hollin Jones finds out when he explores recording foley...	MTM 50	Live 6 Workshop Using Racks More than just glorified instrument and effects groups, racks enable you to combine and create new sounds. Jon Margulies explains.
MTM 51	Cubase 4 Workshop: Using Free VST Synths You don’t need to spend a fortune to use lots of synths in Cubase – in fact, it doesn’t have to cost you a penny... Hollin Jones shows you how to make music on a budget.	MTM 49	Logic Pro 7 Workshop EXS24 Data Management Effectively managing your EXS24 files will not only improve your system’s efficiency, but also your creativity. Mark Cousins delves into his hard drive...
MTM 49	Cubase 4 Workshop Surround Production Producing music in surround isn’t a practice that’s restricted to high-end studios. Armed with Cubase 4 and the right speakers, Hollin Jones explains how you too can get in on the act.	MTM 49	Reason 3.0 Workshop Better Bass Lines You don’t need to be a virtuoso player to program great bass lines in Reason. With a little help from the Matrix, Hollin Jones shows you how...
MTM 48	Sonar 6 Workshop Using AudioSnap Sonar 6 offers a powerful new groove-manipulation feature that goes by the name AudioSnap. Brian Smithers locks to the beat...	MTM 48	Live 6 Workshop Live Looping Live excels at looping, but one application for it offers an excellent way of improvising and building up tracks. John von Seggern goes live...
MTM 48	Cubase 4 Workshop Using Modulation Plug-ins The judicious use of modulation can add depth and life to your productions with the minimum of effort. Hollin Jones shows you how...	MTM 47	Pro Tools Workshop Using Xpand! Pro Tools 7 users have been gifted with a free new sound module from Digidesign’s Advanced Instrument Research group. Mike Hillier delves into Xpand!
MTM 47	Reason 3.0 Workshop Vintage Keyboards If you like your keyboards old and dusty, Reason is more than capable of creating the sounds you need. Hollin Jones goes retro.	MTM 47	Cubase 4 Workshop Mastering MediaBay Part 2 If you’re tired of searching through vast samples collections, help is at hand in the form of Cubase 4’s MediaBay. Hollin Jones gets his samples sorted...
MTM 46	The Cure Last Dance JoE Silva sounds out keyboard veteran Roger O’Donnell.	MTM 46	Ableton Live 6 Workshop Using Scenes Breathe new life into your performances by mixing and matching elements from your existing sets. Ken Hikaru sets the Scene...
MTM 46	Cubase 4 Workshop MediaBay Part 1 Managing ever-growing collections of samples and presets can be a real headache, but Cubase 4’s MediaBay takes much of the pain out of the process. Hollin Jones has the lowdown...	MTM 46	Reason 3.0 Workshop Remote Control Setting up your Reason system for live performance with other players may sound complicated, but it’s actually easier than you might think. Hollin Jones shows you how...
MTM 44	Beat Detective Beat Detective enables Pro Tools users to quickly and easily match the grooves of previously out-of-sync audio files. Mike Hillier steps in line...	MTM 45	Reason 3.0 Workshop Creating A Surround Mix It is perfectly feasible to mix a track in 5.1 surround using Reason alone. Hollin Jones shows you how it’s done...
MTM 45	10MM94 Impedance Impedance is a term you’ll inevitably come across if you regularly deal with any kind of studio equipment. Grant Bridgeman explains why resistance is not always futile...	MTM 45	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Creating A Score Creating a complete score from a MIDI sequence in Logic Pro doesn’t require a degree in music theory. Mark Cousins swaps his manuscript paper for a mouse...
MTM 45	Cubase 4 Workshop Track Presets The days of building recording setups from scratch for each new project are gone thanks to the introduction of Track Presets in Cubase 4. Hollin Jones explains.	MTM 44	Spectral Gate Processing in the spectral domain can lead you to a whole new range of sounds and treatments. Mark Cousins finds out what’s possible with Spectral Gate.
MTM 44	Fresh Grooves Maintaining your audience’s interest is much easier if your beats don’t become monotonous or dull. Ken Hikaru keeps it different...	MTM 43	Sonar 5 Workshop Perfect Space Sonar 5 Producer Edition includes a new convolution reverb called Perfect Space. Brian Smithers gives you the perfect tour.
MTM 43	Reason 3.0 Workshop Constructing Drum Kits Tired of using the same old drum kits for your tracks? Build your own from scratch using Reason’s ReDrum and Combinator. Hollin Jones explains...	MTM 43	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Play Order Track Trying out different arrangements of a song in Cubase used to be seriously time-consuming – but that’s not the case in SX/SL3. Hollin Jones explores the Play Order track.
MTM 42	Reason 3.0 Workshop Incorporating hardware effects into your Reason projects is actually much easier than you might think. Hollin Jones takes it outside...	MTM 42	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop_Groove Quantize Does the music you sequence in Cubase lack that human touch? Hollin Jones shows you how to master groove maps and find your way to a better sound...
MTM 42	Logic Pro 7 Workshop From Kraftwerk to Mirwais, the world of electronic music has embraced the distinctive sound of the vocoder. Mark Cousins explores Logic Pro’s vocoding features.	MTM 41	Sonar 5 Workshop Editing Enhancements Sonar 5 includes a number of features designed to greatly speed up the editing of audio and MIDI. Brian Smithers guides you down the path to enlightenment.
MTM 41	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Audio Record Modes If you want to record several takes in one go, you don’t have to create separate tracks for each one. Hollin Jones keeps his track count low...	MTM 40	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Using External Instruments Thanks to the external instruments and effects features in Cubase SX3, it’s easy to integrate hardware straight into Cubase’s mixer. Hollin Jones shows you how.
MTM 40	Logic pro 7 Workshop Using The EVB3 Vintage instruments such as the Hammond B3 continue to enjoy popularity and are increasingly being emulated in software. Mark Cousins plays with Logic’s EVB3.	MTM 40	Using Devices In Ableton Live 5 Instruments, MIDI Effects and Audio Effects are all accessed as plug-ins from Live 5’s flexible and easy-to-use Device interface, as Martin Delaney explains...
MTM 39	Sonar 5 Workshop RXP REX Player Cakewalk’s new RXP DXi soft synth brings the power of REX files to SONAR 5 Producer Edition. Brian Smithers shows you how to wield that power...	MTM 39	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Controlling Cubase Tired of rooting through menus in Cubase? Hollin Jones shows you how to take control of your music software.
MTM 41	Programming Synthesizers Part 2 In Part 2 of our in-depth look at synth programming, Simon Cann explores ways of making custom sounds for use in your own music.	MTM 39	Reason 3.0 Workshop Drum 'n' Bass Beats Struggling to create pounding, skittering drum‘n’bass beats in Reason? Hollin Jones offers a new approach to a fundamental task.
MTM 38	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Offline Process History With Cubase’s Offline Process History, your audio edits and processing remain editable months after you made them. Hollin Jones keeps his options open...	MTM 38	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Pitch And Time Manipulation Logic Pro’s pitch- and time-manipulation features just get better and better with each new release... Mark Cousins shows you how to get more from your loops.
MTM 38	Sonar 5 Workshop Pentagon I & Psyn II Synths Two new analogue modelling synths are at the heart of Sonar 5 Producer’s sonic arsenal. Brian Smithers explores some subtractive synthesis techniques that really add up...	MTM 37	Reason 3.0 Workshop Connectivity Reason’s seemingly simplistic interface hides some powerful patching capabilities that can open up many creative possibilities. Hollin Jones gets routing...
MTM 37	Cubase SX3 Workshop The Monologue Synthesizer Hidden beneath the Monologue’s understated interface is a powerful physical modelling synth trying to escape. Hollin Jones speaks out...	MTM 36	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Extreme Audio Editing If you want to push the boundaries of electronic music production, you’ll have to look beyond the Scissors tool. Mark Cousins unlocks Logic Pro’s hidden glitches...
MTM 36	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Dynamic Effects Get a more professional, balanced sound by making use of Cubase’s excellent built-in dynamic plug-ins. Hollin Jones shows you how.	MTM 36	Ableton Live 5 Workshop Audio Effects Whether solo or in tandem, Live 5’s built-in audio effects have the power to transform your tracks. Markkus Rovito turns to face the strain.
MTM 35	Sonar 5 Workshop V-Vocal Processing Sonar 5 Producer Edition leverages Roland’s VariPhrase technology for a new vocal tuning/timing tool called V-Vocal. Brian Smithers gets the lowdown on the new art of deception.	MTM 35	Reason 3.0 Workshop Reason's Built-in Synths Reason’s synth modules can be used to generate some unique and interesting sounds – once you know your way around them. Hollin Jones explains.
MTM 34	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Creative Sequencing If you’re tired of conventional methods of writing and sequencing music, it’s time to explore some of Logic Pro 7’s lesser-known MIDI tools. Mark Cousins is your guide.	MTM 34	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop The Embracer The Embracer is an accomplished pad synthesizer – but did you know that it’s also ready for surround sound? Hollin Jones goes beyond stereo.
MTM 34	Ableton Live 5 Workshop Beat Repeat Markkus Rovito shows you how to master a brilliant new effect to remix beats and other audio in real time.	MTM 33	Sonar 4 Workshop Surround Panning There’s a lot more to panning in 5.1 than the novelty of hearing music swirling around your head... Brian Smithers explores the creative possibilities of surround panning in Sonar 4 Producer.
MTM 33	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Managing Projects With software as advanced as Cubase, keeping track of media can be tricky. Hollin Jones shows you how to use Cubase’s tools to make the job easier.	MTM 33	Reason 3.0 Workshop RV7000 Advanced Reverb Reverb is an essential part of music production, but in Reason 3.0 there’s more to it than meets the eye. Hollin Jones explains why...
MTM 32	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Sound To Picture The process of matching sound to picture is challenging, but Logic Pro 7 is well equipped for handling this demanding task. Mark Cousins introduces the Global track...	MTM 32	Ableton Live 5 Workshop Follow Actions When looping isn’t cutting the mustard and you don’t want to manually launch clips, Live 5’s Follow Actions can not only automate, but also inspire. Markkus Rovito explains.
MTM 32	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Customising Cubase Why spend time juggling windows and settings when Cubase makes customising its interface a breeze? Hollin Jones shows you how.	MTM 31	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Automating your Mix You can add all kinds of interest and depth to your mix by making use of automation. Hollin Jones shows you how.
MTM 31	Pro Tools Workshop Mixing A Guitar Band When it comes to mixing, a few simple tricks can go a long way to achieving professional-sounding results. Dan Livesey shows you how.	MTM 31	Reason 3.0 Workshop Combinator Tricks There’s far more to this unassuming new module than initially meets the eye... Hollin Jones gets cracking with the Combinator.
MTM 31	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Customising Logic Pro 7 Customising Logic Pro to be more sympathetic to your working methods will have a positive effect on your productivity and the music you make. Mark Cousins is custom-made.	MTM 30	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Lo-Fi With Guitar Amp Pro As well as being of clear benefit to guitarists, Guitar Amp Pro is also an excellent choice for lo-fi processing. Mark Cousins gets dirty…
MTM 30	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Using The Built-in Plug-ins Cubase comes with an arsenal of virtual instruments and effects that can greatly enhance the music you make. Hollin Jones plugs in.	MTM 30	Sonar 4 Workshop Integrating With Project5 Cakewalk’s Project5 version 2 can interface with Sonar thanks to the magic of ReWire. Brian Smithers guides you through the best of both worlds.
MTM 29	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Using Ringshifter Is Logic Pro’s RingShifter capable of more than just Dalek voices and novelty sci-fi effects? Mark Cousins takes a shifty look...	MTM 29	Reason 3.0 Workshop Creating Drum Tracks Thanks to Reason’s comprehensive drum-programming features, anyone can create great beats. Hollin Jones sets the tempo...
MTM 29	Sonar 4 Workshop External Audio Encoders If your favourite audio encoder runs from a command-line interface, Sonar 4 can be configured to work alongside it. Brian Smithers shows you how.	MTM 29	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Sound to Picture Composing and recording for picture doesn’t always require the latest studio hardware. Hollin Jones shows you how.
MTM 28	Reason 3.0 Workshop Using Your Own Samples Reason’s design doesn’t prevent you from recording and using your own sounds in your projects. Hollin Jones shows you how.	MTM 28	Sonar 4 Workshop Freezing Tracks & Synths Sonar 4 enables automatic Freezing of CPU-draining effects and instruments. Brian Smithers explores its practical and creative uses.
MTM 28	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Warping Samples Tightening up your audio clips and performances in Cubase has never been so easy. Hollin Jones reaches warp speed…	MTM 28	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Modulation In Sculpture As well as being Logic Pro’s most innovative synth, Sculpture offers some totally new forms of modulation. Mark Cousins goes back to college…
MTM 27	Reason 3.0 Workshop Play Your Reason System Reason 3.0 gives you unprecedented real-time control over playing your system. Hollin Jones gets his hands on Remote.	MTM 28	Ableton Live 5 Workshop Beat Scrambling Among Live’s many compelling features are clip envelopes, which breathe new life into stale loops. Markkus Rovito goes beat-mangling.
MTM 27	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Getting Creative With MIDI Even people who don’t play keyboards need to use MIDI to make music. Luckily, as Hollin Jones finds out, Cubase has a wealth of features to help you along…	MTM 27	Sonar 4 Workshop Track Folders Editing multi-mic’ed drums in Sonar used to be as hard as herding cats, but version 4’s Track Folders changed all that. Brian Smithers tries a new approach.
MTM 27	Pro Tools Workshop The Warp Sound Taking a process based approach to composition can yield some interesting and innovative results – and might just take your music in a new direction. Dan Livesey gets creative.	MTM 27	Logic Pro 7 Workshop The EFM1 Synthesizer The hidden gem of the recent version 7 upgrade, Mark Cousins explores the digital delights of the EFM 1 and FM synthesis.
MTM 26	Logic Pro 7 Workshop Surround Sound Free yourself from the restrictions of stereo’s two dimensions and enter the exciting world of surround sound. Mark Cousins shows you what you can do in Logic Pro 7.	MTM 26	Sonar 4 Workshop SurroundBridge Linker Brian Smithers demonstrates how you can use your favourite mono and stereo plug-ins in 5.1
MTM 26	Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Remixing Some of the most interesting music heard today is created by re-interpreting existing tracks. Hollin Jones gets remixing in Cubase...	MTM 26	Reason 3.0 Workshop Beyond Electronic Music While it’s frequently used to make electronic music, Reason is more than capable of carrying off other styles. Hollin Jones shows you how...
MTM 26	Pro Tools 6 LE Workshop Location Recording Pro Tools represents a simple and efficient way of recording on location – but it’s when you get the raw material back to your studio that its editing capabilities come into their own.	MTM 25	Mastering with WaveBurner in Logic Pro 7 With Logic Pro 7 now including WaveBurner, the mastering process can finally be performed within Logic itself. Mark Cousins gets out his little red book.
MTM 25	Using external effects in Cubase SX3 Bridging the gap between software and hardware in your Cubase studio just got a whole lot easier, as Hollin Jones explains.	MTM 25	Audio editing in Sonar 4 Cakewalk’s Sonar 4 is packed with new tools for editing multiple audio clips into a polished composite. Brian Smithers gets you slicing and dicing.
MTM 24	Creating drum kits in Ultrabeat Ultrabeat includes some basic preset kits, but the real joy of using this contemporary rhythm box lies in creating your own. Dan Livesey steps to the beat.	MTM 24	Using the Play Order track in Cubase SX/SL3 Once a poor relation to hardware processors, software reverb now leads the way in the range and quality of treatments available. Mark Cousins finds a bigger space...
MTM 24	Advanced drum production in Pro Tools 6 LE Multi-band processing has revolutionised mastering techniques and defined the sound of modern radio and pop music. Mark Cousins explains why three bands are better than one.	MTM 23	Audio restoration in Cubase SX/SL2 The world’s top studios still offer analogue recording facilities. Keith Gemmell looks into the advantages and disadvantages of recording the old-fashioned way.
MTM 23	Sculpture for beginners Sculpture takes advantage of a new method of synthesis that promises exciting sound-design possibilities. Andrew Taylor-Maskrey digs in.	MTM 23	Using the Matrix Pattern Sequencer in Reason Reason’s Matrix Pattern Sequencer is often overlooked, but it provides a great way of extending the sequencing capabilities of your software. Hollin Jones shows you how.
MTM 23	Composing with MIDI in Sonar 3/4 Cakewalk’s MIDI effects turn Sonar 4 into the composer’s ultimate toolkit. Brian Smithers shows you how to make the most of them.	MTM 22	Using the Project browser in Cubase SX/SL 2 There’s more than one way to navigate your sessions in Cubase... Hollin Jones gets to grips with the Project browser.
MTM 22	Putting sound to picture in Pro tools LE Accompanying your video footage with a soundtrack doesn’t necessarily require high-end, dedicated software – as Andrew Taylor-Maskrey demonstrates.	MTM 22	Sampled IR Files in Logic Pro 6 Creating you own sampled IR files in Space Designer unlocks the true potential of this intriguing convolution processor. Mark Cousins gets spaced out…
MTM 21	Advanced SXS24 tricks in Logic Pro 6 The EXS24 is a powerful and versatile creative tool. Dan Livesey takes a closer look at Logic’s top-end sampler.	MTM 21	Using Drum Maps in Sonar 4 Cakewalk’s Sonar 4 enables you to assemble a virtual drum kit using the best of your synths. Brian Smithers shows you how to put it all together.
MTM 21	Recording in Reason When making music with Reason, there’s more than one way to get your ideas down. Hollin Jones shows you how…	MTM 21	Using Tempo Tracks in Cubase SX/SL 2 To create natural-sounding time changes in Cubase you need a Tempo Track. Hollin Jones leads the way...
MTM 20	Using the Pool in Cubase SX/SL 2.0 If managing your audio files in Cubase seems like excessively hard work, just dip into the Pool for a helping hand... Hollin Jones shows you how.	MTM 20	Creative use of sidechains in Logic Pro 6 Logic’s versatile routing capabilities extends to its implementation of sidechains. Andrew Taylor-Maskrey takes a closer look...
MTM 20	Using MIDI in Pro Tools Pro Tools is a competent MIDI sequencer as well as a hard disk recording system. Dan Livesey investigates further...	MTM 19	Using MIDI effects in Cubase SX/SL 2.0 MIDI effects often play second fiddle to bigger and shinier audio plug-ins – but they’re just as useful. Hollin Jones shows you why.
MTM 19	Using Space Designer in Logic Pro 6 Synthesised Impulse Responses make Space Designer one of the most flexible convolving reverbs available. Marks Cousins gets creative...	MTM 19	Managing sounds in Reason 2.5 If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing control of your sound libraries, you’ll understand the need to manage them. Hollin Jones does it in Reason.
MTM 18	Customising Cubase SX/SL 2.0 Don’t let your software dictate how you work – customise it. Hollin Jones shows you how to personalise Cubase SX/SL 2.0...	MTM 18	Logic's Distortion effects Distortion is a versatile and creative effect. Dan Livesey looks at some of the sound-mangling tools found in Logic.
MTM 18	Pro Tools' Bomb Factory plug-ins Digidesign’s free Bomb Factory plug-ins add a vintage quality to almost any production. Mark Cousins gets re-acquainted with some old friends…	MTM 17	Audio fades in Cubase SX/SL 2.0 When getting into serious editing, being thoroughly familiar with crossfading audio is essential. Hollin Jones looks at how to do it in Cubase.
MTM 17	Vocoding with Logic Pro 6's EVOC20 Power, flexibility and automation capabilities make the EVOC20 a versatile tool for crafting your sounds. Andrew Taylor-Maskrey takes a closer look.	MTM 17	Optimising Reason 2.5 Sooner or later we all start to run out of processing power. Hollin Jones shows you how to optimise your system and Reason 2.5 for maximum performance.
MTM 16	Using markers in Cubase SX/SL 2.0 Navigating complex arrangements in Cubase can be a frustrating experience. Hollin Jones shows you how to make your life easier by using markers.	MTM 16	Vector Synthesis with Logic Pro 6’s ES2 The ES2 packs some powerful punches, the best of these being vector synthesis. Mark Cousins takes a look at the ultimate modulation tool.
MTM 16	Editing and mixing drums in Pro Tools So the tracking session went well – now it’s time to start cleaning up your takes. Andrew Taylor-Maskrey takes a look at editing and mixing drums.	MTM 16	ReWiring Sonar 3 and Reason 2.5 Whether you’re looking for new sounds or syncing up an old jam, ReWiring your studio software can open up worlds of power on a single computer. Dave Hill Jr. explains how…
MTM 15	Using the mixer in Cubase SX/SL 2.0 The latest versions of Cubase have more advanced mixers than ever before. Hollin Jones shows you how to avoid getting mixed up…	MTM 15	Creative sampling with Logic Pro 6's EXS24 A sampler is an essential piece of studio equipment. Dan Livesey takes a look at a contemporary incarnation of the technology – Logic Pro 6’s EXS24.
MTM 15	Creative template songs in Reason 2.5 Reason is ideal for live performance, studio work or just noting down ideas. Hollin Jones shows you how to speed up your workflow with template songs.	MTM 14	The Freeze function in Cubase SX/SL 2.0 Running out of processing power for your Cubase projects? Hollin Jones shows you how the new Freeze feature in SX/SL 2.0 can save your bacon…
MTM 14	More secrets of Logic's Arrange page This month, Andrew Taylor-Maskrey completes his look at customising the look and operation of the Arrange page.	MTM 14	Creative routing with Pro Tools' RTAS plug-ins Pro Tools’ open approach to audio routing and processing offers many creative opportunities. Dan Livesey takes a look at the RTAS plug-ins.
MTM 14	Building a classic analogue synth in Tassman 4 Free Fancy building your very own synthesizer from scratch? Keith Gemmell shows you how with Tassman 4 Free.	MTM 13	Cubase SX/SL 2.0's new Record modes Cubase’s new Record modes make getting down the perfect take a breeze. Hollin Jones looks at how creative recording in Cubase just got easier.
MTM 13	Software synthesis in Logic Using Logic’s simple, but effective, built-in synthesizers, Dan Livesey guides you through a ‘back-to-basics’ approach to software synthesis.	MTM 13	REX loops in Reason 2.5 You may have used REX loops without fully understanding the creative potential they offer. Hollin Jones looks at Reason’s own REX loop player.
MTM 13	Using soft synths in Sonar 3 Sonar 3 is Cakewalk’s flagship MIDI and multitrack audio application. Here Dave Hill Jr. explains how to make tracks with its DXi software-based instruments.	MTM 12	Using the Sample Editor in Cubase SX/SL Hollin Jones looks at how you can use Cubase SX/SL to manipulate and edit your audio files at sample level.
MTM 12	Automation in Logic Logic offers a number of different approaches to automation. Mark Cousins explores the ease with which these can be incorporated into the production process.	MTM 12	Using D-Verb in Pro Tools It might be showing its age a little, but as Mark Cousins explains, D-Verb can still be used to produce some great creative reverb effects.
MTM 12	Automation in Reason 2.5 Reason’s toolbox includes comprehensive automation controls. Hollin Jones looks at how to give your tracks an added dimension.	MTM 11	Video tracks in Cubase SX/SL v1 & v2 Cubase now supports the playback and editing of multiple video formats. Hollin Jones looks at how to compose music to picture.
MTM 11	Dynamics processing in logic Have a look at Logic’s Dynamics plug-ins and you’ll find they include plenty of useful tools. Andrew Taylor-Maskrey offers an introduction to some of the automatic gain controls.	MTM 11	Reason 2.5's Scream 4, Unison and Splitters Where Reason 2 brought new instruments, Reason 2.5 brings new effects modules. Hollin Jones completes our look at the new features.
MTM 11	Groove Clip looping in Sonar 3 Sonar 3 has the potential to send you loopy! Steve Williamson explains how it can open up a whole new approach to creating music.	MTM 10	Exporting audio mixdowns in Cubase SX/SL When you’ve finished recording, editing and mixing, you’ll need to get your music onto an alternative medium for playing and duplication. Hollin Jones shows you how.
MTM 10	Getting to grips with Ableton Live 3 The version 3 release of Ableton’s Live software includes some interesting new features. Shawn Balm tells us how to use them.	MTM 10	Using Logic's modulation plug-ins Tired of lifeless synth sounds? Then why not use Logic’s modulation plug-ins for a little extra body and plenty of movement. Mark Cousins explains how.
MTM 10	Getting creative with delays in Pro Tools How do you make the most of your free plug-ins? Andrew Taylor-Maskrey takes a look at some creative techniques with Pro Tools’ delay plug-ins.	MTM 09	Getting to grips with VirSyn microTERA With winter here what better way to wile away those long, dark evenings than honing your synthesis skills, Pete Crisp goes modular with VirSyn’s microTERA.
MTM 09	Time stretching in Cubase SX/SL This month Hollin Jones looks at how Cubase’s Time Stretch function can help you to incorporate diverse samples into your music.	MTM 09	EQ and filtering in Logic Two of the most widely used functions are EQ and Filtering. Dan Livesey explains how they’re implemented in Logic.
MTM 09	Reason 2.5's RV7000 Advanced Reverb Reason 2.5’s new RV7000 Advanced Reverb is full of impressive sounds and easy-to-use functions. Adi Winman looks at how to get the best out of it.