May 2008 In This Issue
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Competition WIN: Olympus LS10 linear PCM handheld recorders Deadline: 2008-05-31
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MIDI + Audio Sequencer For Windows
Modular Rackmount Processors If you want quality outboard in a compact frame, modular systems are the way to go. Find out how Audient's offering compares with the rest. Analysis, EQ & Dynamics Processors Ever wanted to analyse every track in a project at once, or record their dynamic variations as MIDI Controller information? Blue Cat Audio's unusual plug-ins implement some original and very clever features. Multi-pattern FET Microphone
Performance Synthesizer
MIDI Controller Keyboard The CME UF80 offers a weighted, hammer-action 88-note keyboard at a knockdown price. Is it too good to be true? Amp Modelling Plug-in For Pro Tools Digidesign get into the 'virtual guitar amp' game with a plug-in that emulates a selection of classic amplifiers and cabinets in impressive detail. Sample Library [Mac/PC] Long considered to be terminally un-hip, string machines are on the brink of a revival. Will Gforce's VSM advance their rehabilitation? Sample Library [Mac/PC] With the real thing becoming ever more scarce and expensive, samples are an affordable way to the Moog synth sound. SampleMoog offers exactly this, providing extensive samples of 16 of Dr. Bob's finest. Audio + MIDI Interface
Valve Mic Preamp
DSP Plug-in Processor
| People + Opinion Jean-Michel Jarre: Oxygene Live Stagecraft Jean Michel Jarre goes back to basics in more ways than one on his most recent tour of the seminal album Oxygene. But as he attempts to do it with all of the original instruments that recorded the work — some 40 pieces of classic gear — reliability issues will surely see the French synth pioneer hoist by his own petard, right? Mais non! Norman Smith: The Beatles' First Engineer Obituary On March 3rd, the world of music lost one of its pivotal figures. Norman 'Hurricane' Smith recorded the Beatles' first six albums, produced the first four Pink Floyd LPs and even enjoyed chart success in his own right. Producing Belle & Sebastian, The Fratellis & The Kooks Tony Hoffer A producer from the US who's doing very nicely in the UK, Tony Hoffer has been responsible for some of the most successful indie-rock albums of recent years. Roni Size: Creating New Forms 2 Drum & Bass Roni Size's New Forms revolutionised electronic music. Ten years on, he's returned to his classic album with a fresh perspective. Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Robert Carranza Jack Johnson
Leader If your gear says "professional" on the front panel, our Editor In Chief Paul White contends that it very likely is not! Technique Steinberg Cubase Tips & Techniques The tools for audio slicing were overhauled in Cubase 4.1. Find out how to get the best from them. Creating Your Own Shortcuts & Macros Digidesign (Avid) Pro Tools Tips & Techniques Pro Tools doesn't officially support macros or assignable keyboard shortcuts, but with a little know-how and a copy of QuicKeys, you can use custom key commands to bring up anything from simple menu items to complex chains of commands. Customising Sonar To Fit The Way You Work Sonar Notes & Techniques Did you know that you can make Sonar fit your working methods like a glove, via its many customisation options? Here's our guide to just a few of the most useful. Luciano Pavarotti 'Nessun Dorma' | Classic Tracks Producers: Ray Minshull, Michael Woolcock • Engineers: James Lock, Kenneth Wilkinson
Technique We find out how much you can do in the mix when the recordings aren't up to scratch — and how much you can't! New Instrument Features In Logic Pro 8 Logic Notes & Techniques Logic Pro 8 may not have new software instruments, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll discover significant improvements to what was already an impressive collection. How To Keep Sound In & Out Of Your Studio If sound is leaking from your studio or external noise is ruining your recordings, there are practical steps you can take to improve matters. Revamped MacBooks & MacBook Pros; iPhone SDK Apple Notes There's no lack of new Apple products to discuss this month, with a revamp of the company's portable line of MacBooks and MacBook Pros, and the iPhone SDK that will enable developers to create applications for what Apple hope will become the next significant platform. PC Notes The focus this month is on checking and improving the performance of your PC, with a new benchmark test just released and news of a useful tool that could help you pin down the source of latency-related problems. Sound Workshop SOS's crack studio squad tame unwanted reflections, track down strange noises coming from a Mac, and make some good-sounding drums sound even better! The SOS Guide To Mix Compression Hitting Harder Compressing the stereo bus can give your music coherence, smoothness and, above all, punch — but there are plenty of pitfalls for the unwary. We lead you through the minefield that is mix compression. Using External Audio In Ableton Live Ableton Live Notes & Techniques Live 7 saw the the introduction of some powerful new features for integration with hardware instruments, effects units, and Rewire applications. Using The Liquid Mix With Digital Performer Digital Performer Notes & Techniques We offer a clutch of hints and tips for DP users considering adding a Focusrite Liquid Mix DSP plug-in platform to their setup. Sound Advice
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