Article Series

Enhanced CD Format

Read this two‑part feature to learn how Enhanced CD Format is used by record companies, the possibilities that are open to independent musicians, and how to create your own Enhanced CD.

Synth FX

It's hard to believe there was ever a time when synthesizers did not come with zillions of built-in effects processors and treatments to enhance the innate raw sound of the synthesis engine available, but there was! Discover the history and gain valuable advice on making the most of onboard effects.

Creative Sampling

Nicholas Rowland's brief 2-part series exploring ways to sample creatively.

Synth School

Get up to scratch with synthesizing methods by reading Paul Wiffen's 12-part series on synth programming! This series covers topics from analogue fundamentals to complex forms of digital synthesis and instrument modelling techniques.

Effective Drum Programming

The purpose of this 4-part series is to look at some of the basic principles of drum programming as the inspiration for creating your own loops. 

Clavia Nord Modular

Paul Nagle's two-part review of Clavia's Nord Modular; an affordable modular hardware synth whose selection of modules and signal routing is user‑definable in software, offering the synthesist staggering scope for sound design.

Making Arrangements

So just how do you go about arranging a tune? This article series looks at various ways to lay out a song and methods ways to colour up a track.

Where To Use Signal Processors & Why

Paul White's essential guide.

Practical Drum Miking

Read about the way a drum kit works and the factors which influence how it's miked up and recorded. And if you're ever called upon to mike up or record a kit, perhaps you'll approach it with less trepidation after having read this short series.

Multi-effects Explained

5-part series exploring the modern effects processor and how it can be applied in your mixes.

Korg Trinity Series

MIDI Basics

Paul White's explainer guide to the most important parameters and functions you need to grasp to make the most of MIDI.

Making The Most Of Your Emu Proteus

Get your programming fingers dirty and unearth the hidden power of Emu's characterful sample-based sound modules. (Tips apply to all models of Proteus and related offshoots.)

MIDI Controllers & How To Use Them

Creating Analogue Sounds On Digital Synths

Practical Studio Design

Welcome to our 5-Part in-depth series on recording studio design principles that work for most studio spaces.