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Reviews Active Ribbon Microphone
Making Music On The Move J G Harding takes a look at the Digitech iPB10 MIDI interface for iPad whilst Mike Watkinson examines the Moog Music Minimoog synthesizer for iPad. Dual Transformer Isolator Probably everyone has suffered from ground-loop hum problems at one time or another — transformer isolators can help eliminate these problems. Hugh Robjohns takes a look at one such isolator from ART DTI. Valve Microphone Preamplifier This two‑channel tube preamp offers a range of useful features, and all for a very modest asking price. Is it too good to be true? Active Monitors
Dave Smith Instruments Tempest Analogue Drum Machine
Live Headset Microphone The latest headset mic from DPA is designed to offer crystal-clear vocals and a rock-solid, discreet fitting. USB Audio Interface In the new Scarlett range, Focusrite have teamed their Saffire technology with USB interfacing. IK Multimedia Black 76 & White 2A Compressor Plug-ins IK Multimedia are the latest plug-in manufacturers to bring us their take on two iconic compressors. MIDI-to-USB Interface If you want to connect your USB keyboard to your MIDI gear without a computer, this little box might fit the bill... Analogue Synthesizers
Portable Line Array PA This portable line-array from LD systems is incredibly easy to use, but does it deliver the all-important sound quality? Mono FET Compressor What would happen if you upgraded every component in an 1176 compressor and added all the functions you wanted? One man set out to answer that question... FET Compressor & Valve Distortion Processor
Active Monitors
Controller Keyboard
DI & Reamping Box A decent DI box is a must-have in everyone's recording toolkit, and Hugh Robjohns weighs up this offering from Raindirk. Recording Channel Strips Raindirk consoles have been used in the past by the likes of Deep Purple, the Who, and even Rupert Neve. Do these new modules live up to the company’s illustrious heritage? Audio & MIDI Interface Can the iPad really be a serious recording tool? When you add a state-of-the-art audio interface from RME, quite possibly... Acoustic Amplifier Schertler’s Unico portable acoustic amplifier is something of a stand-alone PA in disguise. USB Audio Interface
Handheld Four-track Recorder Tascam’s new handheld recorder boasts four-track recording capability, but is that enough to help it break through in a very competitive market? Live Vocal Processor The VoiceLive Play offers powerful vocal processing with simple footpedal control. Automatic Level Control Plug-in Achieving a smooth, even bass part in a mix can require hours of tedious automation — unless, that is, you cheat! | People + Opinion
Dae Bennett: Recording Tony Bennett's 'One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)' Inside Track | Secrets Of The Mix Engineers
Dallas Simpson & Swimming: The Binaural Gig Interview | Live Engineer Why would a rock band play live at talking volume, and in a separate room? To give their audience the unique immersive effect that only binaural sound can provide... Paul Boothroyd: Engineering Shows For The Stars
Readers' Music Reviewed District Myths * The Shed * The Destructors * Mick Nolan * Three Cane Whale * Henderson/Oken * Pepe Deluxé * Cyrion Technique
Sinéad O’Connor ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’
Cakewalk Sonar Tips & Techniques Take Sonar back to the ’60s with this vintage-style tape-flanging effect! Avid Pro Tools Tips & Techniques Pro Tools lets you edit audio from the keyboard, without even touching the mouse. Here’s how. Apple Logic Tips & Techniques Lift the bonnet on Logic’s Environment and open up some complex layering possibilities. Mix Rescue: Sambasevam Shanmugam Mixing & Recording Advice In working to perfect a Bollywood mix, our engineer found that there were plenty of lessons that could be drawn from it and applied to mixes in most genres. Mix Rescue: Sambasevam Shanmugam | Media Mixing & Recording Advice These audio files accompany the Mix Rescue article that featured in SOS February 2012. Steinberg Cubase Tips & Techniques Cubase’s new comping facilities allow you to assemble the perfect multitrack recording from several takes. PC Notes The Windows Store is due to open in late February, but will over-zealous security measures lessen its appeal? Propellerhead Reason Tips & Techniques Reason 6 has upped its game on the gating front, adding per-channel gates and the snappy new Alligator... Tips & Techniques This quirky instrument's versatility is making it popular — but how do you best record it? Your Studio Problems Solved This month’s challenge was to turn a heap of boxes into a fully working studio! The Mix Review | February 2012 Analysing Commercial Productions
Understanding & Recording Guitar Speakers | Media Tips & Techniques These media files accompany the speakers spotlight article that appeared in SOS February 2012. Understanding & Recording Guitar Speakers Tips & Techniques Of all the factors that go into a great recorded guitar sound, the loudspeaker is the least well understood — but the right speaker can make all the difference. Contemporary Mixing & Processing Techniques
WALTER: Customisation In Reaper Cockos Reaper Tips & Techniques Customise your controls and layouts in Reaper, with our beginner’s guide to the WALTER interface engine. What Does Logic Studio App Mean For Musicians? Apple Notes Not only is Logic Studio now on sale at the Mac App Store, but its price has been massively cut, making Logic Express redundant. What does it all mean for the Logic musician? Music Business TV Music From The Inside No matter how ridiculous a line may be, it’s the media composer’s role to toe it — even if the fate of the world is at stake. Off The Record (US Edition Only) Music & Recording Industry News ** This article was originally printed in the US Edition of Sound On Sound only, but is available online to all subscribers. ** Sound Advice
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