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Competition WIN Thermionic Culture Fat Bustard II LE Deadline: 2013-04-16
Reviews DAW Software & Hardware Controller
Active Monitors
WSAnalogue Performance Synthesizers Spotlight
Making Music On The Move This months Apps: Steinberg Cubasis, Akai iMPC, Neyrinck V-Control, IK Multimedia iRig Stomp, MicW iShotgun Computer Apple have dramatically revamped the iMac — and have made it a tempting choice for the studio. Stereo Capacitor Microphone
Ethernet Audio Interface System
WSGolden Age Project Pre 73 DLX & EQ73 Mic Preamp & Equaliser
WSHK Audio Linear 5 112FA & L Sub 2000A Active PA System
Analysis & Metering Plug-ins For Mac & PC As loudness standards evolve, so we need new metering plug-ins. Izotope’s suite covers all the bases. Large-diaphragm Capacitor Microphone
Discrete Transistor Mic Preamp German manufacturers Microtech Gefell share origins with Neumann and make some of the best mics currently available. Does that pedigree come through in their first preamp? WSNative Instruments Session Horns Virtual Brass Instrument
WSOrchestral Tools Berlin Woodwinds Sample Library
Reader's music reviewed This month we feature: Straw Bear, The Neo-Kalashnikovs, Ken Nicol, Gibson, Gillie Nicholls, The Star Fields and Christopher Holland. Vari-mu Compressor-Limiter This recreation of a Bill Putnam classic brings back to life the qualities of a long-gone era — and does so in a truly uncompromising fashion. Stereo VCA Compressor
WSSonoris Parallel & Mastering EQ Equaliser Plug-ins Sonoris’s innovative plug-in designs prove that not all digital equalisers sound the same. WSTrautoniks Trautonium VT2012 Analogue Synthesizer
Active Monitors The unique design of the HG3’s cabinet is intended to offer the best traits of both large and small speakers. Does it work in practice? | People + Opinion Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Kevin Augunas
Richard Gottehrer & Seymour Stein:The Sire Records Story
Technique Wireless MIDI This month we look at wireless options for passing MIDI between your iOS device and your Mac. Preventing Acoustic Feedback On Stage Whether you’re a performer or an engineer, these simple feedback-reducing tips should ensure your gigs remain free from squeaks and howl-rounds! Classic Tracks
Samplitude Tips & Technique As well as conventional track-based automation, Samplitude Pro X has a sophisticated Object automation system. The Wrong'uns As he gets to grips with another reader’s track, our mix engineer shows that distortion can often be as useful as EQ in sculpting sound sources. What Price an App? As they scramble to catch up, Microsoft may have priced themselves way out of the tablet game... Levi Szendro: Tracking Drums One of our engineers aims for a big sound from the smallest of acoustic drum kits, as he sets about creating a drum sample library... TV composer Kate Ockenden gets help. We visit the home studio of TV composer Kate Ockenden and discover that optimising monitoring needn’t require acres of acoustic foam. Reason Tips & Technique Now that Rack Extensions are here, there are lots of Reason synths on offer — but which are the best? Logic Tips & Techniques Often overlooked, EXS24 is a very valuable feature of Logic. So why and how should we be using it? Commercial Productions Analysed This month Mike Senior discusses Kanye West, Jake Bugg, Amy Macdonald, Plan B and ABBA. Pro Tools Tips & Techniques Pro Tools 10 has some new ways to help you move material to and from other systems — including older Pro Tools rigs. Reaper Tips & Techniques Some time spent customising your defaults in Reaper could save you hours in the future... Music Business
Music & Recording Industry News Miami has long been a popular recording destination — and not only for the weather... Sound Advice
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