Old meets new

This issue of FM sees us looking both backwards and forwards. On the retro front, in this month’s cover feature we’re exploring the longevity of analogue synthesis. Analogue gear has been around for over 50 years now, and while it would be a complete misnomer to say there’s no innovation happening in the analogue synth sphere, it’s also true that the core tenets of analogue synth design are remarkably similar to those used in the early 1970s.

In the supposedly forward-looking world of electronic music making, why is vintage analogue gear still so sought after in 2021? With this issue’s feature, we’re investigating just that, and helping to demystify the terms and techniques around analogue synthesis at the same time.

We’re also looking forward with our new video feature ‘Produce like...’ in which we spend time in the studio with an artist to really get under the skin of how they make their tracks. Check out the first instalment with DnB don Danny Byrd on page 48.

We hope you enjoy the issue.