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Enhancement Processors
USB Interface [Mac/PC] Until now, there has been no ultra-portable hardware option for Pro Tools users who want to edit and mix on the go. The M Box 2 Micro seeks to fill that gap. Digital Audio Workstation Software [Mac/PC]
Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Nearfield Active Monitors
Vox AmPlug • Soundtech Lightsnake • Vox AmPlug modelling headphone amp Virtual Drum Instrument [Mac/PC] If you dream of the ultimate sampled drum kit, and you have a cutting-edge computer to run it, Mixosaurus’s Kit A might be your Holy Grail. Virtual Guitar Instrument
Software Sampler [Mac/PC]
Surround Panning System For Pro Tools LE You can’t mix in surround on Pro Tools without shelling out for an HD rig. Or can you? Visualizer Analysis Tools & SEQ Linear Phase Equalisers [Windows] We test a selection of impressive and affordable Windows mastering tools from NuGen Audio. Singing Synthesis Software [PC] Yamaha’s Vocaloid technology has now been upgraded to version 2 and Sweet Ann, from PowerFX, is the first virtual singer based on the new release. So just how much further forward have Yamaha moved their intriguing vocal synthesis technology? Buyer's Guide If recording a real piano isn't for you, there's no shortage of very convincing software alternatives. Virtual Drummer Instrument [Mac/PC] It's been a long time coming, but has the latest version of Steinberg's Groove Agent been worth waiting for? Dual Compressor Limiter
| People + Opinion The Art Of Record Production
Paul White's Leader Our Editor In Chief ponders why monitors sound different from each other and what you can do to compensate... Readers’ Music Reviewed More readers tracks undergo the editorial staff treatment! Sponsored by breed-media.co.uk Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Neal Avron Inside Track: 'This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race' The unsung production hero behind Fall Out Boy, described as “emo’s first superstars”, tells us how he shaped the lead single from 2007’s smash hit album, Infinity On High. Simon Posford & Benji Vaughan Younger Brother brings together two of the Twisted label’s biggest names. We visited Simon Posford’s studio in a bid to uncover the secrets of psytrance... Technique Effective Monitor Mixing With Digital Performer Digital Performer Notes & Techniques With so many exciting features on offer in modern DAWs, it's easy to overlook less glamorous things that you need every day. A prime example is proper monitoring — not sexy, but a crucial factor in successful multitrack recording. Introducing Sonar 7's Step Sequencer Sonar Notes & Techniques One of the new features added in the Sonar 7 update is a very flexible step sequencer. We investigate its features and suggest some ways to make the most of it. Leopard: What Does It Offer Musicians? Apple Notes Leopard is finally with us — but while it promises improvements for general Mac users, will it offer anything to musicians and audio engineers other than incompatibility? Logic Pro 8's New & Improved Effects Logic Notes & Techniques The newest version of Logic features powerful new effects, alongside improvements to existing ones. We explore what they have to offer. Lynyrd Skynyrd 'Sweet Home Alabama' | Classic Tracks Producer: Al Kooper • Engineers: Al Kooper, Rodney Mills In 1973, a band from Florida and California went to a studio in Georgia to record a song, provoked by a Canadian, about Alabama - and managed to define the sound of Southern rock while they were at it. Hear For Yourself Here are links to the audio files from January 2008's MIX RESCUE article, for those readers who buy the magazine from the newsagent and don't wish to type in all the long URLs. Track: Let Me Go This month we tame a vocal that varies in dynamic range, and look at ways to create 'bigness' in the mix without overcooking levels. Reason Notes & Techniques Following last month's introduction to the Thor synthesizer, we embark on a patch-building project and explore several of the key features of Reason 4's new synth... Distributing Surround Mixes On The Net Until now, huge file sizes and the need for dedicated equipment have prevented the distribution of surround mixes over the Internet. That could be about to change... Multi-core Processors For Musicians PC Musician Some music applications will completely fail to take advantage of the multiple cores of a modern CPU — but which ones, and why? We find out, and advise on how you can make best use of however many cores your PC has. More PC News, Tools & Guidance You might think you can hear that one sequencer sounds better than another, but are you fooling yourself? Your PC can help you find out. But first, if you're thinking of building a new computer, read on... All You Need To Know To Capture A Great Acoustic Piano Sound With the number of high-quality sample libraries around these days, recording a real piano can feel like a lost art. For those times when only the real thing will suffice, here's how to do it justice. Hear For Yourself Here are links to the audio files from January 2008's PIANO RECORDING article, for those readers who buy the magazine from the newsagent and don't wish to type in all the long URLs. Workshop This month, we perform some audio alchemy on a home studio room that also has to double for other purposes. Steinberg Cubase Tips & Techniques It's so easy to reach for the same audio plug-ins time after time — but MIDI plug-ins such as Arpache can bring something different and shouldn't be overlooked. Sound Advice
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