Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Cubase 13. - First Look. So Cubase 13 is out. The latest whole digital upgrade contains a range of new features, sounds and plugins. As a long-time Cubase user, Guy Michelmore is diving in to give you his first impressions. We'll be returning to Cubase 13 in more depth later but for now here's a quick introduction to the Steinberg's DAW.
Thank you to Steinberg for the early review copy.
00:00 Hello Everybody
00:45 The Worse Song Ever Written
01:52 New Features
06:33 Vocalchain
09:33 Chord Pads
10:19 Free Library
12:45 More New Stuff
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- - - - How To Write Music - - - -
How To Write Music explores the fundamental skills that underpin every great piece of music whether it’s a song or a film score, string quartet or video game sounds track.
Check out the free guide here to get you started: thinkspaceeducation.com/htwm-yt1
Cubase 13. - First Look. So Cubase 13 is out. The latest whole digital upgrade contains a range of new features, sounds and plugins. As a long-time Cubase user, Guy Michelmore is diving in to give you his first impressions. We'll be returning to Cubase 13 in more depth later but for now here's a quick introduction to the Steinberg's DAW.
Thank you to Steinberg for the early review copy.
00:00 Hello Everybody
00:45 The Worse Song Ever Written
01:52 New Features
06:33 Vocalchain
09:33 Chord Pads
10:19 Free Library
12:45 More New Stuff
Check out Guy’s "How to Write Music" course!
Download our FREE guide: thinkspaceeducation.com/htwm
- - - - How To Write Music - - - -
How To Write Music explores the fundamental skills that underpin every great piece of music whether it’s a song or a film score, string quartet or video game sounds track.
Check out the free guide here to get you started: thinkspaceeducation.com/htwm-yt1

![Arturia Keylab 88 Mk2 - [REVIEW]
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- - - - How To Write Music - - - -
How To Write Music explores the fundamental skills that underpin every great piece of music whether it’s a song or a film score, string quartet or video game sounds track.
Check out the free guide here to get you started: https://thinkspaceeducation.com/htwm-yt1/
If you are looking for a top-of-the-range weighted keyboard then the Arturia Keylab 88 is probably on your short-list. But what is like to play? How does it integrate with your DAW and what kind of controllers and software does it come with? Guy Michelmore has been using one for a few months and now gives his verdict. He also compares it with the Native Instruments S88 Mk2. Thank you to Arturia for the demonstration model. More information can be found here:
https://www.arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keylab-88-mkii/overview
00:00 Start
01:00 Overview & Feel
03:39 Buttons & Knobs
04:40 Analog Lab
08:05 User Mode
11:52 Differences
14:38 Wrap-up
Check out Guy’s How to Write Music course!
Download our FREE guide: https://thinkspaceeducation.com/htwm/
- - - - How To Write Music - - - -
How To Write Music explores the fundamental skills that underpin every great piece of music whether it’s a song or a film score, string quartet or video game sounds track.
Check out the free guide here to get you started: https://thinkspaceeducation.com/htwm-yt1/ Arturia Keylab 88 Mk2 - [REVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wm3iGIjZYcw/mqdefault.jpg)



![VSL Synchron Brass [REVIEW]
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Synchron Brass https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Brass
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Synchron Brass from VSL is the latest high end brass sample library to enter the fray and its a cracker. Film, games and TV composer Guy Michelmore takes a review copy for a test drive. Vienna Symphonic Library were one of the first orchestral sample library producers and they are now re-recording all their libraries in a fabulous new studio. So if you are after the ultimate in realistic sampled orchestration, check it out. VSL Synchron Brass [REVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zAXXrz7zwnE/mqdefault.jpg)


