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Now settled into 2018 we look ahead to the future of music. With NAMM 2018 behind us we had a chance to ponder on the many new and exciting pieces of tech we saw and their impact on music creation. In this issue, we bring you our annual show report, containing info on all the latest tech that you can expect to get your hands on in 2018.

NEW GEAR 2018. Traditionally, January always brings a flood of new music technology gear, as companies break out their latest releases for the NAMM trade show in California, and this year is no different.

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'Spooker' is a unique VST by accomplished UK producer LX Xander of Ghostcraft, designed for dark Trap and Hip Hop production.

Containing over 50 decidedly spooky sounds, this powerhouse VST's arsenal is both diverse and original, with creepy bells & plucks, horror movie sound FX, ghostly pianos and biting synths. All sounds were designed by LX Xander himself.

Grammy Award winner Ryan Hewitt walks you through his ingenious mixing template, showing you how he sets up every session to work with his unique hybrid mixing workflow that allows him to mix quickly and get incredible results every time.

Learn how Grammy winner Ryan Hewitt mixes the pop-punk superstars Blink 182. Building on the foundation and starting point from Ryan's Mixing Template Tutorial, in this tutorial Ryan walks you through his mixing process step by step revealing his techniques and workflow for creating a killer mix.

Dubstep is a complex genre that can be daunting for many producers. This course, however, will make things easier by walking you through the ENTIRE creation process of a Dubstep track – including writing, arranging, sound designing, mixing, and mastering. Join seasoned Dubstep producer, Nasko, as he creates a song from scratch. Watch this course and gain a better understanding of what it takes to excel in this style.

New producers and writers often underestimate the benefit of moving away from the piano roll’s fixed grid to add swing. In this tutorial, Jake Shanahan will show you exactly how to appropriately add swing to your track in Logic Pro. First, he will use the Logic Pro plugin, Sample Delay, to quickly add some adjustable levels of swing and width.

Synth Explorer: CR-78 is Loopmasters' dedicated homage to classic Electronic instruments from the past, focusing this time on the Roland CompuRhythm CR-78 drum machine. The CR-78 has a pedigree like no other and this pack has got the machine covered here with 100% Royalty-Free samples for your music.

Prime Loops has released Abstrakt Trap, a sample pack by XXL Audio featuring 349MB of experimental Trap & Hip Hop samples, produced entirely with analog gear for a warm organic sound.

Triple Six's monumental first offering 'Serum: Hybrid Trap' is packed full of ground shaking bass, powerful leads, sharp plucks and substantial synths. Making full use of Serum's unique flexibility, Triple Six has also included 50 custom wavetables to give you a truly unique sound.

Precise transient control is a new way to approach your mix. Manage dynamics without affecting loudness. Use on individual tracks and full mixes. Add punch or soften hard sounds with the Attack control. Add thickness or remove weight with the Sustain control. Allows you to make elements cut through or sit back in a mix, without altering loudness.

‘The Pewter Pack Vol. 1’ by Ollie Bravo is a refreshing take on hard hitting drums and inspirational loops. The entire collection was inspired through a need for samples that the producers of The Bravos could use themselves, both utilitarian and experimental, through multiple genres of music.

In this tutorial, Sem shows how he uses reference tracks to start songs in Ableton Live. First, he pulls up a good reference track and lines up the tempo. Then he creates Locators throughout the track. This is a perfect starting point for every track you start!

A carefully crafted bassline that contributes to the overall groove of the track is extremely important in the Future House genre. In this tutorial, Sem will walk you through his step-by-step process of writing a powerful, catchy Future House bassline.