EM talks with Richie Hawtin about the production of the music he’s made since 1993 under the Plastikman alias, and looks at some of the new technology that’s helping him re-create his beatbox-infused sound. 

Also,
    -We searched the iTunes store looking for the coolest and most useful music apps
    -Learn how to avoid the legal pitfalls of signing a production music deal
    -Read reviews of the newest gear, including Propellerhead Software Reason 5 and Record 1.5, Yamaha CP5, Roland Gaia SH-01 and much more!
 

Plus, discover how to avoid production burnout when you get to the mixing stage, and explore the history of drum machines, from 1931 to 1966. 

and much more!