Electronic Musician (2017/07)

Contents 22 // Unique Control Sometimes you need more than a generic trigger-pad and sample set to find your groove. This month, our writers examine a handful of unusual instruments that offer a fresh approach to working with electronic percussion, both onstage and in the studio. 32 // Howard Jones The synth pop icon answers our questions about the staying power of his music and his Future Retro tour. 36 // Game Audio: Scoring Gunman Taco Truck Composer Dren McDonald talks about creating the unique mariachi-based soundtrack for this post-apocalyptic, mutant-filled game where players must sell tacos while crossing the country. Keyboard Magazine 40 // Interview - British singer/ songwriter and pianist Frances 42 // The Art Of Synth Soloing - Patrick Moraz plays “Sound Chaser” and “Indoors” 44 // Latin Piano - Exploring Brazilian and Cuban Piano Grooves, Part 2 48 // Sound Design - Vector Synthesis Departments 10 // Community 12 // New Gear - Products from Magix, Genelec, Waves, and more! 16 // Mod Squad - Malekko Varigate 8+ and Voltage Block 74 // Five Questions - Producer, performer, and tech futurist Laura Escudé How To 20 // The Electronic Guitar - Exploring “glitch” effects 66 // Master Class - Roland System-8 Gear Reviews 50 // Bitwig Studio 2 52 // Hammond XK-5 58 // McDSP EC-300 60 // Retronyms Looperverse 62 // Roland Go:Mixer 64 // Blue Microphones Essentials Series