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Smartlight SL600S
Studio Power Amplifier
Martin Walker tries out a good-value, British-built studio power amp.
Published February 2000
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Allen & Heath Mixwizard WZ20S
Stereo Source Mixer
If you are short of space, the prospect of fitting a 40-input dual-channel mixer into a 10U rackmounting case will certainly be attractive. Martin Walker follows some leads.
Published February 2000
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Cubase VST v3.71; Musical Freeware
PC Notes
This month Martin Walker examines the changes in the latest Cubase VST v3.71 update, and finds you yet more musical freeware!
Published February 2000
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Q. Is it safe to defragment hard drives containing audio?
What is the situation with defragmenting audio drives? I don't generally use long streams of audio for multitrack...
Published February 2000
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Improving PC Performance For Music
Tips & Tricks
It's all very well grumbling about some musical aspect of your PC's performance, but unless you know the cause of the problem you may have little idea what needs to be done to improve matters. Martin Walker points you in the right direction.
Published February 2000
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M Audio Delta1010
PCI Digital Recording System
For the launch of their new range of 24-bit/96kHz-capable PCI recording systems, established gadget manufacturers Midiman are going under the name M Audio. Martin Walker takes a look at the flagship product in their new line.
Published January 2000
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Reducing Unwanted Background Noise In The Studio
PC Musician
Hums and buzzes in your signal path are not the only cause of noise problems in the studio. The mechanical noise emitted by some equipment can be equally disruptive — but, as Martin Walker explains, you don't have to suffer in (lack of) silence.
Published January 2000
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Yamaha PLG150AN & PLG150PF
Analogue Modelling & Piano Daughterboards
Yamaha's DB50XG daughterboard demonstrated to the world that a PC soundcard could offer high-spec synthesis capabilities. Its latest descendents offer a digitally emulated Prophet V synth and a high-quality Piano. Martin Walker tries them out.
Published January 2000
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Xteq X-setup; Reaktor Pro-Five
PC Notes
Martin Walker advises manual dexterity, speeds up his internet experience, and finds yet more tweaks for Windows.
Published January 2000
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Ensuring A Long Life For Your PC
Tips & Tricks
Martin Walker considers what to look for when buying a new PC or upgrading an existing one, if you want it to remain up-to-date for as long as possible.
Published January 2000