It seems that Moog has something to show off at NAMM, but it's not the 'big phatty' we'd hoped for. Check FM184 where we take a closer look at the Stage Edition...
Anyone else got any NAMM predictions?

Have you been to see any amazing live shows recently? got any impressive photos that you want to share? Send through any great live shots of your favorite artists and we might publish them - and if we do, you'll recieve somekind of prize from the...

Cheese Kit

It's a drum kit made out of cheese, very strange.

We've just been sent one of these insane looking MusicPole MIDI Controllers.

More info in the mag once i've learnt how to play it... Now where's my guitar strap?

Check this guy out! Such a simple idea, but it must have taken a lot of planning - Bravo!

Thanks to onetonne music for the heads up.

We've just put this issue to bed and it's looking fantastic.

Future Sound Of London
When art and music collide - the avant-garde innovators give their biggest interview for 10 years. Exclusive 5.1 track and FSOL film on the DVD

Inspired by this thread over at MusicThing I scanned in a page of ads from Issue 22 of FM.

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Spot any Bargains? Moog Prodigy for £175...

If you missed these great AudioCubes when we featured them back in issue 177, then luckily here's a link to a PDF of the feature, plus the video footage we ran on the DVD. The Cubes are wireless interactive musical controllers and synthesizers and ultimately, they sound mental - brilliant. We fell in love with them, but what do you guys think?

Check the rest of percussa.com for more interesting musical projects from Belgium.

Feedback... Geddit?
Anyways... We want some feedback from you guys!

What are you listening to at the moment? Who's making the best tracks and why?

We've just stuck on the latest promos we've been sent from love minus zero, and there seems to be some good stuff coming from this label. We spoke to label owner and artist Tom Neville last week, so watch out for that interview soon...

Disagree about our filthy taste in music? Then let us know what music YOU want in the mag in the comments.

IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE



Issue 181 - ON SALE NOW! 2006
We’ve rounded up 26 sets of monitors and put them head to head in a group test - vital reading before you purchase any new monitors. This month also sees the review of Ableton Live 6 and its Sampler. We talk to Bonobo and The Remote to talk technique and show us their studio. The November issue is on sale now from WH Smith and all other good newsagents, and is packed full of quality features to help you make the most of your music. Here’s what else is in store...

FILTER

All the latest industry and product news, featuring regulars such as Tech Angst, and Lee Scratch Perry is on our radar. This month’s classic album is 808 States’s Newbuild.

REVIEWS

We’ve a fantastic array of reviews this month, including the massive monitor roundup where six top producers compare and contrast 26 sets of speakers. We also look at Ableton Live 6 and the Ableton Sampler. The Creamware Prodyssey also gets tested and we go wireless with M-Audio’s MidAir 25 wireless MIDI controller. We also check out the Dave Smith Mono Evolver synth and put it on test.

The Great Monitor Group Test Ableton Live 6 Ableton Live Sampler Creamware Prodyssey ASB Modartt Pianoteq M-Audio MidAir 25 Dave Smith Mono Evolver …AND the album reviews! …AND the mini reviews!

PEOPLE

This month we interview Bonobo, where the off-kilter musician explains his studio technique and guides us through his third album. The Remote also takes us through their methods of producing and arranging and both interviews have exclusive DVD footage. We also meet up with Judge Jules and introduce The Pinkertones.

TECHNIQUE

The next instalment in our guide to creating a pro-sounding Rock track develops into vocal recording. Steve Evans explains the vital process of getting your vocals just right. While our Get Better Vocals feature gives you advice on picking right vocalist – to diva, or not to diva?

Studio Essentials shows you how to tweak your Mac or PC to perfection and stop problems before they start.

BUY! Got money to burn? Well then you’ve come to the right place! Our Buyer’s Charts tell you the best products to buy in a variety of different categories to ensure that you spend your money wisely. This month, we take a look at the best guitar effects, keyboards, three of the best, microphones and tell you how to stand out from the crowd!

ON THE DISC

Video In the studio with Bonobo: He shows us all of his tricks in his great little studio complete with alpine views. We also meet The Remote, who show us some creative secrets in the studio.

Samples Platinum Samples
1,000 Acoustic Samples, from harmoniums to melodicas – all the off the wall acoustic instrument samples you’ll ever need.

Rock Production Masterclass Steve Evans continues his masterclass. This month he’s explaining how to get killer vocals.

Abletonator An arcade machine turned into a controller for Ableton Live – we meet the creator, Jnr Savage, who talks us through building the coin-op performance beast.

Plus all the usual Reader Demos and more!