Computer Music : the Complete Guide for Mac and PC - Incls C |  | Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd
Category: Magazine
Buy New: $130.00
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Subscription Issues: 14
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 14
First Issue Lead Time: 12-16 Weeks
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 Best Music Magazine Ever Created to Date for Computer Base Production February 21, 2009
Jesse J. Haggwood
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a hobbyist that has been dabbling with electronic and computer base music for more then 20 years. I have preformed as a rap artist, DJ, and producer in the Urban/Rap arena; as well as, provided tracks to the rockers, R&B and country singers in my area. Since I never played on the school band or had piano lesions when I was younger, my thirst for knowledge was satisfied by reading and observing. Over this time I have encountered many interesting and informative publication, but believe me when I say that this magazine is the most complete, easiest to follow, and provide the best tools and information for the beginners, as well as, the season professional in the area of computer music production.
First of all, this magazine covers everything associated with computer base music, ranging from the "How To" and software tutorials, to reviews and upgrades. If a picture is worth a thousand words than this magazine says volumes, because the design and the many photos are burtsting with colors and well placed to help bring the points across. The software that it covers in detail in each issue is vast. They tell you how to setup the software, how to get started with the software, and then they provide some projects to allow you to get familiar with the software. Even if you are a little weak with the computer skills, they make it a lot easier by providing you with step by step trouble shooting procedures and suggestions. I found their reviews very helpful, in that, they don't just do in-depth useful reviews in laymen's terms for the software, but they also do a great job on reviewing computer hardware that is installed or interfaces with computer to streamline music production. I can't say enough about how great the context of this magazine is, but there is still more it provides.
At about $16 to $20 per copy of this magazine from your local vender you might find it surprising for me to tell you that this is a great deal, but I have to go a little further than that and tell you that this is an excellent deal. Even though this is a European base magazine shipped to the US, I agree that this fact along with everything I've said about this magazine doesn't justify the high price, but I have more. This magazine comes with a demo disc packed full of goodies. From month to month, this disc comes fresh with tools, enhancements, virture instruments, recording software, music packs, real-time tutorials, sample packs, software, and much more all with this magazine. The disc usually contain a lot of material that the magazine discuss, enabling the readers to be able to try out the products and do techniques & tutorials with hands on learning. I feel the disc alone is worth more than the going price for the magazine, but with the powerful contents of the articles in the magazine along with the integrated hands on disc, I think that you would agree that this deal is amazing.
Most of the time, where I live, I have trouble finding this magazine. Matter of fact, the only place I've seen the magazine was at Barns & Noble book store, where you have to get it the first week or two after it goes on sale, because it sell out pretty quick. That's one reason why I am starting a subscription to this magazine as a way to get around the hunt for it and to assure that I have a copy every month. The other reason is that it is about $7 cheaper per issue if I get a subscription to this magazine.
Since I'm just getting started with my subscription I don't have any knowlegde of the experience. All I can warn you about is that this is a European company based in England, so if you subscribe to this magazine be extra careful to make sure you give good and precise information such as your address, because it sounds like it is hard to make changes after the mailing starts.
Another thing I would say is that over the past years I have seen several pretty good music magazine popped up and than disappeared just as quick. I plea to you to take the time out to support these magazines or we will see history repeat itself. And like I said before (and stand by it), This is absolutely the best computer base music magazine I've ever encountered, and it will be ashame to see it disappear like so many others.
That is my take on this product. I hope it helps.
 Best Mag for Hobbyist/Prosumer Computer-Based Music Creation January 19, 2010
J. Cavacini (Coplay, PA Corporate States of America)
A lot of people dismiss this magazine for two reasons:
1. It's filled with images. The info-to-image ratio is slanted heavily toward images.
2. The target audience seems to be the hobby / beginner musician, not pros (but pros readily admit to reading it, too).
i think that both of these reasons make it an excellent magazine for a person who does music as a hobby, is learning the craft, and is very visual. That's me.
Four more things make it an excellent magazine:
1. Honest reviews. They don't pander to advertised products with favorable reviews when the product isn't so great.
2. Lots of tutorials that are step-by-step. You can collect the magazine, read what you are interested in and stick them aside for later tutorial mining.
3. Variety of content. There's beginner info, pro info and middle-ground info.
4. It comes with a great DVD filled with audio samples, tutorial videos and often has exclusive software (full versions, exclusive CM magazine editions, and demos). One issue truly is "all you need to make music now." - CAVEAT: the DVD free full (non-demo) SOFTWARE content is very heavily slanted toward Windows users, and this frustrates Mac users (i have both types of computers but i agree with the gripe). Still, there's lots of Mac OS compatible stuff in the package and anyone who bought a Mac in the last few years has Garage Band as their primary music tinkering tool until they find they want to upgrade (and Garage Band is pretty darn comprehensive).
The cost is high. It's an import. It should be less expensive. But, honestly, EVERY magazine for special interests that i find to be the BEST comes from outside the USA and often from Future Publishing in the UK. They all cost the same general amount. Computer Music, Future Music, Computer Arts, etc... Other UK publishers cost the same.
You want it cheeper? Wish upon a star that US magazine publishers take a hint and start being competitive. Keyboard and Electronic Musician are targeted at the "tech-info" audience. CM is targeted at the "i want to try making music NOW" audience.
Plus, the writers aren't afraid to write with a sense of fun, throw a few naughty words in to express themselves, nor do they censor their interviews. It's more sincere and human that way. My only serious gripe with "language" is they could afford a few more proofreading runs before printing!!
Go to a local Borders and try out a few issues before you subscribe. Or just pick up the issues you find are worth your time. That's what i do. It's worth the premium cost when you consider the above goodies i mentioned in light of there being NO COMPETITOR in the USA publisher ring.
 Some Problems for this expensive magazine September 4, 2008
John Nichols (Santa Paula, CA US)
6 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have two problems with this magazine. They are sending it to a wrong address and I can't get any service. I want it mailed to my PO Box and not to my business address. Since it is published in England and mailed from the United States no one can find me in the system or take care of this simple matter. It is very expensive and I would expect just a little customer service. I'll suffer.
The second issue is that I'm on a Mac. This magazine should have been titled Computer Music That Is 90% for the PC. Since I use my Mac for all kinds of Photoshop and graphics I just assumed that there would be more programs for the Mac. If you are on a Mac I suggest you factor that into you decision to subscribe or not.
John Nichols
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