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Welcome New Arrivals
We love it when a new truly innovative product comes along. Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for the next super-synth packed with ‘hit making’ presets as much as the next producer in a hurry, but when something appears that genuinely stirs the imagination it makes us truly glad to be making Future Music. The Elektron Octatrack is such a product. Trust us. Until you’ve seen and heard what it can do – and do on-the-fly with a few simple controls – then you’re missing out. Thankfully our massive review on page 80 and audio examples on the disc will get you most of the way there. Don’t miss them. Our Pro Producer’s Guide To Synth Bass on page 34 is an exhaustive guide to making and taming the big bass that today’s tracks demand. And with 39 audio examples of the techniques in action waiting for you on the disc, we’re certain that you’ll be making better music because of it. Likewise, our regular Logic, Live and Cubase sections, Knowledge Base regulars and unique Get That Sound feature. No other mag gives you more tutorials and ammo on DVD, all ready for making great music. There’s just space to thank Steve Mac for a brilliant session on the disc (and see his amazing studio on page 44). And respect to Mat Playford who’s state-of-the art DJ rig (on page 60) is certain to inspire and excite. Cheers!
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expert contributors this month…
Greg Scarth music scientist
Dan ‘JD73’ Goldman musician, producer
Roy Spencer DJ, writer
Greg won the battle to review the Elektron Octatrack this month. His chopped up, reversed and warbled reworking of his entire back catalogue is scheduled for release in 2014.
The Jazz Doctor (he really is a Dr – of Jazz) can produce frequencies other less-qualified musicians can only dream about. He’s the brains and ears behind our superb Synth Bass feature on page 34.
As the regular pen behind our Classic Album feature (page 16) Roy is our go-to guy for anecdotes and tall tales. And as alter ego DJ Moneyshot, he’s also the ideal candidate to pour praise on Allen & Heath’s superb Xone DB:4 on page 86.
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