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Competition Deadline: 2005-11-30 This month we've teamed up with M Audio to offer readers the chance to win a huge collection of software and sound libraries. The entire prize is worth £1020 and comprises Propellerhead's Reason 3, Ableton's Live 5, M Audio's Key Rig and Drum & Bass Rig, Reason Strings and Drum Kits Refills, and the Elektron: Machinedrum and Liquid Cinema sound libraries from ProSession. Reviews FREE SOS DVD002 with ALL November 2005 magazines Click the cover below for DVD contents list
Loop-based Sequencer [Windows/Mac OS X]
Audio Sequencer & Editor [Mac OS X] Apple's loop-sequencing application has grown up, with the addition of sophisticated recording, editing and mixing facilities, a powerful waveform editor, and many of Logic's most sought-after effects. MIDI + Audio Sequencer [Windows] With Sonar Home Studio, Cakewalk have made the core features of their flagship sequencing application available at a bargain price. Stereo Monitor Controller This new monitor controller sets new standards for operational flexibility and sonic fidelity. USB Recording Interface [PC/Mac] Digidesign have given the most affordable interface in their Pro Tools range a makeover, with a new case, new preamps and some additional features. East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Choirs Kompakt Instrument [Mac/PC] Ever fancied arranging 'Oops, I Did It Again' for a full choir? Well now you can, courtesy of Symphonic Choirs, the latest virtual-instrument sample library from East West and Quantum Leap. Digital Stage Piano Kawai's last few digital pianos have been finely wrought things of beauty: solidly built keyboards with an amazingly realistic playing action and beautifully sampled piano timbres. But their latest claims to surpass all of those. Can it possibly be true? Workstation Synth
Multi-Effects Processor Lexicon's latest hardware reverb is designed to be as easy to control from your computer as a plug-in. Active Monitors
Camel Space & DVR2 We test two hot new plug-ins: Virtual Drummer PC VST Instrument
Hot Releases Assessed We check out the latest sample libraries on the block: Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone
Mixer & Control Surface
v3.1 Sample Library Player [PC/Mac] If you want the sample playback features of Steinberg's Halion sample player, but you don't need its detailed editing facilities, there's now an affordable answer to your needs and it includes the full Halion sound library, too... | People + Opinion Leader: Happy 20th Birthday SOS! Paul White As SOS starts its 21st year, Editor In Chief Paul White casts an eye back over the past 20 years and chats about this month's SOS DVD002. Session Drumming & Music Technology He is one of the most famous drummers in the world, having played on more than 200 records. His CV reads like a Who's Who of English, American and French popular music, and even if he prefers not to lose himself in computers, he always takes a PowerBook with him, to write songs, at home or on tour. Meet Manu Katché, drummer extraordinaire. The Go! Team: Recording Thunder, Lightning, Strike Gareth Parton
Technique Reason Notes ReBirth is dead. Long live ReBirth! We discuss the decision to discontinue this pioneering software and discover how Reason users can keep its spirit alive. CLASSIC TRACKS: Jimi Hendrix Experience All Along The Watchtower Eddie Kramer With his searing version of 'All Along The Watchtower', Jimi Hendrix set a standard for Dylan covers that has rarely been equalled. Eddie Kramer was behind the glass as the sessions moved from London to New York. News & Tips We've got news of some interesting new plug-ins this month, and the solution to one of those software compatibility problems that can drive you bananas... Digidesign (Avid) Pro Tools Tips & Techniques Once again, there's a bumper crop of news from Digi-world to report, including the long-awaited jump to version 7 of Pro Tools. Emu's Patchmix DSP Demystified... Technique We demystify the powerful internal routing and mixing engine within Emu's recent popular range of computer audio interfaces. iPod Nano; Motorola ROKR; .Mac Apple Notes We round up a month of small, yet interesting, product releases from Apple, as well as looking at how the company is making it easy for Linux developers to port audio software to Mac OS X. Managing iLok Plug-in Licences Technique There can't be many Pro Tools users left who have not had to invest in an iLok key in order to run their favourite plug-ins. But did you know that you can insure, transfer and even buy and sell iLok plug-in licences electronically? Find out more... Technique Reason 3 has several new tools for pumping up final mixes and creating that 'finished product' sound. Pointing Devices For The PC Musician PC Musician If you've had enough of chasing a mouse around your desk, there are many other ways of controlling the on-screen pointer of your music software. We examine the options. News & Tips When the version number's most significant digit increments, you know something big is going to happen — what's inside Version 5? Bella Saer
Part 4 If you want to artificially extend your instrument samples, or make entire backing tracks from one rhythmic snippet, you'll need to know about looping and time-stretching. And then there's keygrouping... We explain these fundamental sampling processes, and more. User Accounts; Documents & Settings PC Notes This month we explore the relevance of User accounts and the vital contents of the Windows Documents and Settings folder. Using Sonar's Dreamstation Soft Synth Technique This modest little soft synth has been bundled with Sonar since version 1.0 and is very kind to your CPU resources, yet many Sonar users are still unaware of just how much you can squeeze out of it. We present some evidence. Using Hardware Controllers With Logic Technique Not everyone can afford to invest in a dedicated high-spec hardware controller such as Logic Control. However, you can use even the most humble of MIDI devices to control your mixer, software synths, and plug-ins instead. Using V-Racks In Digital Performer 4.6 Technique One of the most exciting and unexpected new features unveiled in Digital Performer 4.6 is V-Racks, and, like many of the best things in life, it's something you probably didn't realise you needed until it came along... Working With Video In Cubase SX/SL Technique Since its SX reincarnation three years ago, Cubase has once again become one of the most flexible tools for writing music to picture. Let's investigate... Sound Advice
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