May 2007 In This Issue
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Competition WIN: TF Pro P38 stereo optical compressor Deadline: 2007-05-31 This month, thanks to our friends at UK distributors Unity Audio, the winner of the SOS competition will receive a TF Pro P38, a stereo optical compressor that builds on the design of Fletcher's P8 'Edward The Compressor' (reviewed in April 2004's SOS). As testament to the quality of the P38's predecessor, the only 'con' identified by the reviewer then was that it was red! Fans of more traditional-looking outboard gear will be pleased to hear that, as well as adding stereo VU meters and an extended ratio range (1.2:1 through to 100:1), the P38 comes in an attractive dark blue, with cream backgrounds for the VU meters, which gives it an unmistakably classy look. It's also got Balance and Stereo Width controls, the latter of which ranges from mono to 150 percent 'enhanced' stereo. Reviews
Analogue Systems Synthesis Modules RS420 Octave Controller • RS100 MkII Low-pass Filter • RS370 Poly Harmonic Generator Analogue Systems' modules continue to develop and evolve. We take a look at a selection of the latest designs. Dual-channel Equaliser
Dynamic Microphone
Control Surface & Audio/MIDI Interface [Mac/PC]
Firewire Audio Interface For Mac & PC If you have a compact setup, you might need a compact audio and MIDI interface. Is Echo's Audiofire 4 just the thing for the spatially challenged studio? Eminent 310 String Synthesizer Retrozone The world's first commercially available string synthesizer, the Eminent 310, came from an unlikely source, a Dutch home organ manufacturer. It was further advanced through an even more unlikely partnership, with the legendary American synth makers ARP... Little Labs Redeye Little Labs' Redeye gets the GT once-over, while we also offer some handy tips and look at the latest ppedals from Eventide. Keyboard Controller & USB Audio Interface
16-channel Analogue Mixer
More top Sample Libraries tested this month Sample Library • VSL Appassionata Strings/Bösendorfer Imperial Sampling Groovebox
Mouse-controlled Soft Synth [Windows] When it comes to hands-on control, we're used to being told that the mouse is a poor substitute for knobs and faders. This unique soft synth might just change all that... Active Ribbon Microphone It's not just about retro styling: the Sigma offers plenty of 'vintage' warmth too... Towersonic Speaker Stands • Book Reviews • Towersonic Speaker Stands Firewire Audio & MIDI Interface For Mac & PC TC Electronic are well respected for their range of effects processors, so what might the company's first audio/MIDI interface, the Konnekt 24D, offer to make it stand out amongst the Firewire crowd? | People + Opinion Writing & Producing R&B Songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Bryan-Michael Cox is one of the world's leading hitmakers. Writer & Producer (Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse)
Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Chris Lord-Alge My Chemical Romance
Technique CLASSIC TRACKS: Charlie Rich 'The Most Beautiful Girl In The World' Producer: Billy Sherrill • Engineer: Lou Bradley 1973's 'The Most Beautiful Girl In The World' was one of the defining moments of the Nashville sound, and was the product of a finely-honed studio recording process. Steinberg Cubase Tips & Techniques If you've ever wanted a cheap and easy way to do drum replacement with Cubase, there are some good solutions out there... Effects: All You Need To Know... And A Little Bit More Sound Workshop Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's always something to learn about adding colour to your mix. Exploring Reason's BV512 Vocoder Reason Notes & Techniques Reason's BV512 is pretty sophisticated as vocoders go, and is capable of much more than Sparky's Magic Piano-style voice effects. Find out more... For newsstand (non-subscriber) readers To avoid newsstand buyers of the magazine having to key in long URLs by hand, here are the links to the various MP3 files that accompany the MAY 2007 instalment of Mix Rescue. NOTE: the online article itself is available for the first 8 months only to paid subscribers, but the audio files are accessible to everyone. Sound Workshop How much treble is too much? As this month's Mix Rescue discovers, it's easy to overdo things at the recording stage, but not quite so easy to correct them at the mix. PC Musician Your PC may well be the nerve-centre of your studio, so keeping it in top condition is worth a bit of effort. Read on for the SOS guide to inner and outer PC cleanliness. PCI Soundcard Compatibility Issues PC Notes Your much-loved elderly PCI soundcard may be working perfectly, but might still have to go on the scrapheap if you upgrade your PC. Why? It's all down to the PCI specification and the location of your notches... Performance Tweaks & Project Maintenance In Logic Logic Notes & Techniques We all want our software to be fast and responsive, and there are simple things that can be done to enhance Logic's performance in this respect. Our guide shows you how. Samplitude: Object-based Processing Samplitude Notes & Techniques All digital audio workstations offer a 'virtual mixer' for balancing, EQ'ing and processing the elements of your mix, but Samplitude augments it with a powerful alternative. The Low-down On Analogue Interfacing Sound Workshop With so much focus on computer workstations these days, wiring up analogue gear is becoming a bit of a lost art, but don't fear: all you need to know is here. Understanding Dither In Digital Performer Digital Performer Notes & Techniques If you're serious about digital audio you need to know about dither — both what it is and when to use it. So here it is: the SOS Digital Performer dither primer. Using Sonar's ACT With Hardware Controllers Sonar Notes & Techniques Ever wished you could use your favourite control surface to change not just mixer controls, but effects plug-in parameters and virtual instrument settings? Apparently someone at Cakewalk has too... What's New In Pro Tools 7.3, Part 2 Digidesign (Avid) Pro Tools Tips & Techniques In last month's overview of the new features in Pro Tools 7.3, we saw that some of them deserve a more in-depth look. Here's what you can do with Key Signatures, the new Dynamic Transport Mode, and enhanced editing and video functions. Apple Notes This month we take a look at Apple's Xserve as a platform for music and audio production, and continue creating a custom music-controlled 'visualisation' with Quartz Composer. Sound Advice
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