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Sep 14, 2010 4:38:00 PM
After the unveiling of the new Pro Tools HD interfaces a few weeks ago, Avid has quietly launched a new generation of Mbox packages. The new interfaces don't seem a million miles from the previous generation, but have apparently been redesigned for the ground up with new analogue signal paths and driver software. They still come bundled with Pro Tools LE, and you can check out the new Pro Tools Mbox, Pro Tools Mbox Pro, and Pro Tools Mbox Mini here. Relative News
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Sep 9, 2010 3:19:00 PM
On the 9th and 10th of October music college Point Blank are hosting a one-off course called Deep and Soulful House Production. Participants will learn house music production secrets and get the chance to flex their production skills in Point Blank's studios.The course is being hosted by Danny J Lewis, who has worked with such labels such as Defected, Ministry of Sound, XL Recordings, and his own Enzyme Black.For more details, visit the Point Blank site here. Relative News
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Sep 8, 2010 5:13:00 PM
Welcome to our new weekly blog feature, The Week in Computer Music, where we present an off-the-cuff rundown of the stuff that's caught our eye over the last week or so.8-bit warriors ought to check out Plogue chipsounds (8/10, cm147), which has just been updated to v1.5. New features of this retro computer/console/arcarde sound chip emulator include a totally different skin and three brand new chip emulations. Peep the video below – it's bleepin' great! It's unlikely that you missed Apple's recent announcements: iTunes 10 (incorporating the music-centric Ping social network), iOS 4.1, and all-new iPods, including a new iPod touch.Apple's competitors aren't resting on their laurels, though, with Samsung generating a lot of interest in their 7-inch Android-based Galaxy Tab tablet device, which will intrigue those who can't stomach the price/Appleness of an iPad.Still on a mobile music tip, Korg announced M01 for the Nintendo DS, which... Relative News
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Sep 6, 2010 5:12:00 PM
Computer Music's awesome Producer Sessions Live event is only a few weeks away, and tickets are selling fast. Now there's another reason to book your ticket today: the people behind the biggest DAWs in the world are going to be delivering sessions on your favourite software.Featured DAWs include Cubase, Sonar, Reason, Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton Live and PreSonus Studio One, so there really is something for everyone. Check out the Producer Sessions Live site for more info and tickets. ... Relative News
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Aug 26, 2010 3:58:00 PM
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Aug 26, 2010 3:44:00 PM
Computer Music Special is the bi-monthly spin-off of Computer Music magazine, and we're now offering you the chance to subscribe to it and save up to 20% off the cover price! Dedicated to helping you make better music with your PC or Mac, each issue focuses in-depth on a particular topic or music production software package, with step-by-step tutorials, advice and a disc packed with samples and software. Previous CM Specials have covered: Mixing, Ableton Live, Propellerhead Reason, Dance Music, Synthesis and Recording. Why Subscribe?• Save 20% off the shop price and pay only £7.20 every three months!• Never miss a Computer Music Special• Six issues per year delivered free to your door Simply click here and subscribe today to save 20% and never miss a CM Special again! Overseas subscribers: Please click here for subscription prices in your region. Relative News
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Aug 26, 2010 3:44:00 PM
Computer Music Special is the bi-monthly spin-off of Computer Music magazine, and we're now offering you the chance to subscribe to it and save 20% off the cover price! Dedicated to helping you make better music with your PC or Mac, each issue focuses in-depth on a particular topic or music production software package, with step-by-step tutorials, advice and a disc packed with samples and software. Previous CM Specials have covered: Mixing, Ableton Live, Propellerhead Reason, Dance Music, Synthesis and Recording. Why Subscribe?• Save 20% off the shop price!• Never miss a Computer Music Special• Six issues per year delivered free to your door for only £7.20 every three months Simply click here and subscribe today to save 20% and never miss a CM Special again! Overseas subscribers: Please click here for subscription prices in your region. Relative News
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Aug 25, 2010 2:23:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS ISSUE NOWCOVER FEATUREThe CM Guide to Reason 5 + full review• Get inside the ultimate music production studio with our massive guide to Kong, Blocks, sampling, Dr. Octo Rex, and Record 1.5's Neptune. Then read our full review!ON THE 7.6GB DISC• Time+Space samples: 1249 royalty-free hits, loops, basslines, pads, FX, vocals, constructions kits and more!• 2001 24-bit drum 'n' bass samples• Producer Masterclass tutorial and video: DJ FreshIN THE MAG• Jamming in Live: How to use Ableton's performance DAW for improvisational masterpieces• Pushing the envelope: Breathe new rhythmic life into your synth patches• Make it funky: Our guide to the fine details of mixing a funk band• CM Focus: Go Eastern with our how-to on Goa trance• Interview: Lorn• Reviews: Propellerhead Reason 5 – Propellerhead Record 1.5 – Steinberg HALion Sonic – Slate Digital FG-X – Cakewalk V-Studio 20 – Softube Tube-Tech PE 1C – Expert Sleepers Spectral Conquest – Roger Linn Adrenalinn... Relative News
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Aug 24, 2010 5:01:00 PM
Tickets to Producer Sessions Live, our must-visit music production weekender, are selling fast, and now there's another reason to snap one up today: If you buy a ticket for either Saturday or Sunday, you can get into the Ministry of Sound on the Saturday (September 25th) for free!Electronic music connoisseurs will be delighted to learn that the awesome and eclectic Will Saul will be playing that night, along with Dan Ghenacia, Mat Playford and more.You don't want to miss out on this awesome offer, so head on over to the Producer Sessions Live site to see more details of the event and book tickets. Relative News
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Aug 23, 2010 4:50:00 PM
Producer Sessions Live, the brand new event from Future Music and Computer Music, has announced two more artists for their live production masterclasses. James Hockley is a talented music producer, engineer and musician working from his base in the UK. He run's his own studio and record label, has signed and released tracks on Ministry of Sound, and worked with DJs such as Tall Paul and Brandon Block. More recently James has become a major part of Chicane, co-producing the top ten hit 'Poppiholla' in 2009, co- writing and producing the new album 'Giants' and remixing for Darren Styles, William Orbit, BT, Armin van Burren and Frankie goes to Hollywood. James is an Apple certified Logic Specialist.Next, Steve Mac is a UK House music veteran. DJing since the age of 11, he co-founded Disfunktional Records in 1995, releasing artists such as Danny Tenaglia, Junior Sanchez, Paul Woolford and Giorgio Moroder. Steve has continued to release on Cr2, regularly featuring in the Beatport... Relative News
