Welcome

The start of a new year gives us the perfect opportunity to look back at our music production achievements from the past twelve months, and also identify areas for improvement. Yes, it might sound a little ‘self help’, but it really is the best way to up your studio game and fast-track your skills for the coming months. That’s why this issue’s cover feature, starting on p22, is designed to give those production chops a premium workout, with an array of challenges, ideas, exercises and strategies to help you make better music than ever before… starting from right now!

Speaking of looking forward to the next year, I already can’t wait to see the new music software products that will drop in 2018 – especially if this issue’s reviews section (from p85) is anything to go by. This month sees a stellar new powersynth, a creative modular playground, an ear-tickling mastering bundle and a couple of ubercompressors land on our test bench. To set the record straight, our reviews are always 100% unbiased – we’re simply proud to test and recommend the best music-making tools out there.

While I search for my passport for NAMM 2018, I’ll leave you to…

ENJOY THE ISSUE

Joe Rossitter Editor

“Up your studio game and fast-track your skills for the coming months”