How to make a track in Ableton Live 11 Lite: creating super-fast beat variations and mixes
Bang out a banger in Ableton Live 11 Lite with Ableton Certified Trainer Ski Oakenfull
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How to make a track in Ableton Live 11 Lite: programming a beat in no time
Ableton Certified Trainer Ski Oakenfull takes you through how to create a complete house track from scratch - starting with the beat
The ultimate beginner's guide to Ableton Live 11 Lite: recording audio clips
Learn how to use your free copy of Ableton Live 11 Lite with this month's issue of Computer Music Magazine and this tutorial series
4 ways to create atmosphere and texture with processed vocals
The voice is an incredibly versatile instrument. Add to that the infinite pallet of sounds and effects at your disposal and get experimenting
How to design a virtual amp in BIAS Amp 2
Positive Grid's guitar amp simulator allows for a deep and sophisticated level of tone manipulation
How to make a track in Ableton Live 11 Lite: set-up and overview
In the second part of our tutorial series, Ableton Certified Trainer Ski Oakenfull takes you through how to create a complete house track from scratch
How to get a great guitar tone in Logic
Apple's Logic Pro comes pre-loaded with a mountain of capabilities for modifying your guitar tone - here's a rundown
The ultimate beginner's guide to Ableton Live 11 Lite: mixing two sends and automation
Get going with Ableton Live 11 Lite with our ongoing tutorial series - and snag a free download with this month's issue of Computer Music
Greatest synth sounds: New Order - Blue Monday
All hail the biggest-selling 12-inch of all time
The ultimate beginner's guide to Ableton Live 11 Lite: Scenes and moving over to Arrangement view
Learn how to structure your tracks in Ableton Live 11 Lite's Arrangement view
How to make a randomised envelope mod patch with Roland's TB-303 plugin
In this tutorial, we explore the Roland 303 plugin’s on-board modulating envelope, to add punch and resonant squeals
The ultimate beginner's guide to Ableton Live 11 Lite: creating MIDI clips
Our guide to getting to know Ableton Live 11 Lite continues - grab your free copy in January's issue of Computer Music Magazine
What is analogue warmth? Find out, and discover how to get that ‘vintage’ sound
Learn about saturation, tape processing and more
Music theory basics: how to make your chords sound better by adding extra notes
Extending your chords beyond simple triads can make them sound far more interesting
Back to the '80s: how to capture an '80s sound in your home studio
Recreate the sound of the decade that brought us synth-pop, new wave and glam metal
Songwriting basics: how to create smoother chord progressions using voice leading
Try applying this music theory technique to your synth pad parts
9 tips to help you get more out of the Korg opsix
This ‘altered FM’ instrument has a lot of complex processes going on under-the-hood. Discover its most useful features with our crash course
