Future Music

Future Music delivers the technique and technology behind the hits. Packed with inspiration for today’s modern musician there’s reviews of hot new gear, tons of tutorials to help you get the most out of your hardware and software, and exclusive In The Studio features where the stars take apart their tracks. Our Zinio edition does not include the DVD but DOES INCLUDE the full samples and tutorial files to download. Full details inside. Download does not include In The Studio With video. This digital edition is not printable.

The future of music

Future Music

SSL’s UF1 DAW controller promises to “set a new standard” • Control up to three DAWs simultaneously with a single fader

Omagoqa

K-Klass Universal

Focusrite

Greg Foat & Gigi Masin Dolphin

ON OUR PLAYLIST

Pangaea Installation

Nikki Nair & Hudson Mohawke Set The Roof

SYNTHESIS • What does the future of the synthesiser look like? We sat down with some brands working at the innovative edges of synth design to try and find an answer

Futuristic synths • Discover the latest features from today’s forward-thinking software instruments, and keep up to date with the newest sound generators

What’s next for sampling techniques?

Versatile granular synthesis with Dawesome Novumy

Synths in 3D

MANDY, INDIANA

ADAM AUDIO

Koven • Katie Boyle, vocalist of bass music duo Koven, on her unique DJ setup, creating live performances and how to write tracks

Katie on how she puts together DJ sets and balances mixing with live vocals…

Ableton Push 3 • Ableton’s updated controller balances a familiar workflow with some significant new capabilities. Si Truss is here to help you get started…

10 tips to help you get started with Push 3 • Get up and running with the latest Push with these quick workflow tips

Using custom Drum Racks with Push 3 standalone • With a little prep you can port your favourite kits to Push with a minimum of fuss

LEVON VINCENT • Dance chameleon Levon Vincent plugs straight into the techno grid with fifth album, Work In Progress. Danny Turner finds out more

ANTHONY NAPLES

Burial

FOUR KEY BURIAL TRACKS

Expressive E Osmose £1,699 • Simon Arblaster asks if the long-awaited MPE synth from Haken Audio and Expressive E is your studio’s future centrepiece

Apple Logic Pro for iPad from $5/month

Isla Instruments S2400 £1,949 • The boutique box that hearkens back to the golden age of samplers has gained many fans. Philip Wise checks it out

Korg ARP Odyssey FS Kit £1,699 • The Odyssey finally gets the full-size treatment from Korg and comes as a kit. Simon Arblaster reaches for the toolbox

Universal Audio Sphere LX $945 • Blue-chip mic sounds modelled via a high quality Universal Audio mic, anyone? Charlotte Sterling looks for a catch

Audio-Technica ATH-M60x $169 • The ATH-M60x headphones promise the popular ATH-M50x’s sound in lightweight form. Jon Musgrave sizes them up

Rhodes V8 Pro £250 • The rebooted Rhodes brand has released a new electric piano and plugin emulation. Ben Rogerson attempts to keep up

Audiomodern Chordjam 1.5 €49 • The recently update Chordjam offers a ‘smart’ way to create chord progressions. Si Truss asks if this is songwriting on easy mode or something more?

Impact Soundworks – Shreddage 3 Telos $159

Loopmasters – 20th Anniversary Free Pack £free

UDO Super 6 £2,399 • We applauded UDO’s debut on its release – now Si Truss asks if recent firmware updates have made it even better

Phase issues • You might know how to spot when this common problem besets your music but how do you fix it? We explore some options...