Reviews
Big Noise Cadenza V2 for Windows
COMPUTER MUSIC HARDWARE BUYER'S GUIDE
Computer Music Buyer's Guide: Atari, Mac, PC, Amiga Following last month's round-up of music software for all four major music computers, this month we list the hardware peripherals that add those all-important extra features to your computer - MIDI interfaces, digital audio boards, sync boxes, and much, much more!
EMU VINTAGE KEYS
Emu Vintage Keys Synthesizer Module Martin Russ shows his age and his roots as he looks at a thoroughly modern recreation of a bygone age, - Emu's Proteus-based Vintage keys module.
FOSTEX MC102
Fostex MC102 Keyboard Mixer/Cassette Recorder For about the going price for a line mixer alone, Fostex throw in a mic inputs and a Dolby C cassette deck. Paul White takes the MC102 for a test drive.
HANDS ON
Eventide H3000 Multi-effects (Retro) Few studio effects units can match Eventude's H3000 series for longevity, depth, and sheer quality. David Mellor explores how the last two have ensured the first.
INVISION PLUS ONE
Korg M1 Sound upgrade board Korg's M1 is a perennial favourite - so much so that almost six years after its launch, third-party support is still plentiful. Derek Johnson takes a look at a high-quality upgrade board which extends the life of the M1 still further.
Megabass Remix Sample CD
Sample Library * Score = 4.5
PEAVEY SDR 20/20
Peavey SDR 20/20 Digital Multi-effects Unit A seductive combination of versatility, high sound quality and ease of use, all in an affordable, 1U rack package - Paul White looks at Peavey's new SDR20/20.
Prosonus Drum Loops Vol. 1
Sample Library * Score = 3.5
STEINBERG; MIDI Bank change; DR T'S KCS
TASCAM DA88
Tascam DA88 Digital 8-track recorder Tascam's new digital 8-track exudes pedigree and style, but is that enough to knock the Alesis ADAT off its perch? Paul White puts it to the test.
WAVE POWER
Korg Wavestation SR Synth Module The Wavestation range has been a resounding success for Korg - but does the world really need another Wavestation? Hang on, though... the SR's got 550 Performances, many the work of world-class programmers, two effects processors, and 32-note polyphony, all in a 1U rack module. Julian Colbeck thinks it might be worth a glance...
| People + Opinion
A ROOM OF MY OWN
Nort & Epic Head Studio Strange noises emanating from a converted industrial mews in Sheffield, where ex-Cabaret Voltaire and Hula member Nort records local bands and gets experimental with a diverse collection of gear. Nigel Humberstone makes himself at home.
REBEL YELL
Steve Martland He's a modern classical composer, but stands firmly outside the classical establishment. Nigel Humberstone crosses the border with Steve Martland.
Technique
Colour Classic; Mac LCIII; Centris 610 &650; Quadra 800; Powerbook 165c
Apple Notes
DRUM PROGRAMMING: Part 12
Drum Programming: A Series By Warren Cann: Part 12 This month, more on sync and FSK codes and how to be prepared for the studio.
GET ORGANISED!
Keeping Track Of MIDI Connections Martin Russ gets out of a tangle, sorts his Ins and Outs, buys some guttering, visits Tandy, sticks his fingers together with Araldite, and even manages to give some useful hints on cabling MIDI systems...
TAKING CONTROL
MIDI Continuous Controllers MIDI Controllers can be used for more than just automated mixdowns - Wilf Smarties explains how to put them to some truly creative uses.
Windows Shows: Olympia; Wembley; Wintiger; Gravis Ultrasound
PC Notes
| 
