Reviews
AKAI S1100EX: S1100 Expansion Unit
Akai S1100EX S1100 Expansion Unit If a single S1100 isn't enough for you, Akai's S1100EX offers an easy way to expand your sampling power. David Mellor meets an ideal partner for his main studio sampler.
ALESIS ADAT
Alesis ADAT 8-track digital recorder Paul White find the Holy Grail in a 3U rackmount package - Alesis' revolutionary ADAT, the first digital multitrack tape recorder to compete in the same price bracket as affordable analogue multitracks.
ART SGX-LT MULTI-EFFECTS
ART SGX-LT Guitar Multi-Effects Processor A multi-effects processor for the guitarist who wants instant gratification without all that tedious mucking about in hyperspace? Paul White plugs into the ART SGX-LT.
Best Service Looping
Sample Library * Score = 3
Best Service Science Fiction
Sample Library * Score = 1
Best Service Sound Collection
Sample Library * Score = 3
BOSS DS330 DR. SYNTH
Boss DS330 Dr. Synth GM/GS Synth Module The Dr. Rhythm series served up Roland's highly-regarded drum machine technology in affordable form; now the Dr. Synth squeezes Sound Canvas sounds into a compact, value for-money box. Derek Johnson makes an appointment.
DANCE WITH A STRANGER
Steinberg Tango Improvisation Software Forget mere auto-accompaniment; Steinberg's Tango is intelligent software that actually jams along with you. Derek Johnson trades licks with a software session partner.
Dangerous CD Company Danger 1
Sample Libary * Score = 3.5
HANDS ON
Roland S750 Sampler (Retro) David Mellor throws away the Roland S750 manual and gets down to some practical advice for novice users.
MIDIMAN TRANSMIDI
Midiman Transmidi Wireless MIDI Piggyback Tired of being tied down by MIDI cables? With the aid of a radio mic system , MIDIman's unique TransMIDI lets you transmit MIDI data over the airwaves. Paul Ireson gets a taste of freedom.
Peter Siedlaczek's Orchestra Library
Sample Library * Score = 5
RUSSLINGS: Effects - Mush then Wang
STEINBERG: Cubase system Exclusive messages; Delete doubles; Using the help line. DR. T'S: KCS Amiga or ST?; MIDI file conversion, The need for speed
THE VECTOR FACTOR
Yamaha SY35 Dynamic Vector Synth Yamaha's SY35 may be little more than an updated version of the SY22, but new sample ROM and a price tag of under £600 make it an ideal choice for the serious synthesist on a budget. Derek Johnson checks it out.
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ROGER ENO: The composer's Tale
Roger Eno: The Composer's Tale Although Brian Eno springs to mind when most people think of ambient music, brother Roger's talents have both complemented Brian's atmospheric experiments and generated memorable solo work. Mark J. Prendergast talked to him as he completed his latest project.
Technique
AMIGA NOTES: Sampling essentials
Cool Shoes Drummer; Windows 3.1 Alternative Sound Drivers; Wave-plays RS; Programming Tools; Music Quest Interface
PC Notes
DRUM PROGRAMMING: Part 5
Drum Programming: A Series By Warren Cann: Part 5 Part 5: This month we look at the importance of backing up data, and explain how to produce more authentic drum patterns.
MAC NOTES: Powerbook; Multi-port MIDI Intefaces
ST NOTES: Hery Cosh's Accompanist V2.4
THE INTEGRATION GAME: PART 2: Improving your MIDI environmentImproving your MIDI Environment. Part 1
Improving your MIDI Environment. Part 2 Martin Russ concludes his look at MIDI environments with an in-depth explanation of how to create your own profile in Dr.T's X-Or and Opcode's Galaxy.
WOT... NO TAPE?
Tapeless Recording Market Survey The tapeless recording revolution is in full swing, as technology that once was available only to the few develops in products that suit a wider range of applications and pockets. Yasmin Hashmi looks at the development of the technology, the current state of the market and how it is likely to progress.
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