Computer Music

With the advent of the computer and hard disk recording, every me, JC and Dave has wanted more than ever to make and record music and be a big rock star (well, maybe). People like Moby can make records in their bedroom with some instruments (even virtual software ones), and it's not only cheaper but more convenient too. Even if you're just a singer with an acoustic guitar you can still use computers to your advantage, you don't have to be Fatboy Slim or whatever to want to merge music with computers; that's a big misconception. Computer music doesn't exclusively refer to electronica, dance, industrial or whatever. It's simply making music of ...  Read the complete review

INTRODUCTION ------------------- Computer Music is a monthly magazine aimed at those who are creating music with their computers, or those who wish to do so. The magazine consists of interviews with artists regarding audio production, reviews of the latest audio production software and plug-ins, articles on music theory and technological advances, as well as tips and tricks and tutorials to achieve specific sounds. The magazine covers both PC and MAC based software. WHO IS IT AIMED AT? --------------------------- Computer Music has a broad appeal, being relevant both to the very beginners and the more novice music creators and producers. ...  Read the complete review

The guys at Future Publishing turned out an absolute miracle with this one. It's surprising that it took so long for someone to realise that there was a gaping hole in the music magazines market. Us Musos have been using computers for quite a while now, but things have been done by word of mouth, and there was no way of knowing that there wasn't some fantastic product out there that you didn't know about. Enter Computer Music, which pulls together everything you could want between its two covers. Objective product reviews, tutorials, FAQs, beginner's guides and now lessons on various musical styles. This is all done in a lightly humorous tone. ...  Read the complete review

This magazine is how most should be. It isn't cheap and the cover price in the shops is £5.99 but this can be reduced by subscribing of course. The price is worth it however as each month they build up their own 'library' of various software which then makes it onto the DVD every month after that. Some software appears as a one off. One of the editions I bought contained Zynewave Podium, a full music sequencer with VST (where you can use sound effects and synthesizers written by other people - all software). This was a full music sequencer and not a demo. There are plenty of VST effects and instruments in the Computer Music ...  Read the complete review

But I haven't got Cubase, or any other VST sequencer. Ah, says the little voice again, but you will have it in the future, won't you? I love Computer Music. There, that's the synopsis. I love it even though I don't have an all singing all dancing sequencer. I'd like to have one, but I just can't afford one right now. Neither can I afford the 'net costs of downloading a (ahem) copy. But I don't mind. So 30% of the magazine is useless right now. I can read the rest of it. Yes. Computer Music is a relatively new magazine, and the Future guys must've realised that if people pay so much for the equipment to make music on a ...  Read the complete review