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    Reality PC

    Software Synthesizer

    Take a powerful PC. Add a clever bit of programming, a soundcard and some samples, and you have the reality software synthesizer. Not a revolutionary concept, but wait until you hear the sounds! Martin Walker picks himself up off the floor.

    Reviews Nov 1997
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    Steinberg Cubase VST v3.5

    Software

    Cubase VST was the MIDI+ Audio sequencing sensation of last year on the Mac, offering built-in digital effects with no additional hardware required. Now, after much work, Steinberg have succeeded in porting VST to the PC — at the same price, and, once again, with no additional hardware required. Janet Harniman-Cook is suitably impressed.

    Reviews Nov 1997
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    Evolution Sound Studio Gold

    PC Sequencing Software

    With Sound Studio Gold, Evolution refuse to let budget sequencing mean budget features. Martin Walker examines a grown-up package at a baby price.

    Reviews Nov 1997
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    Sonic Foundry CD Architect

    Software

    Writing audio CDs is getting easier and easier, especially with this new release for the PC from Sonic Foundry. Martin Walker rubs two files together and goes for the burn.

    Reviews Oct 1997
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    Steinberg Wavelab v1.6

    Audio Editor Upgrade

    The latest upgrade to WaveLab Verson 1.6 includes CD writing in its arsenal. Martin Walker loeads up and dives in...

    Reviews Oct 1997
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    Bias Peak v1.6

    Audio Editor

    It may say v1.6 on the box, but the latest version of BIAS's Mac-based audio editor is stuffed with enough new features to warrant a version 2.0 tag. Paul D. Lehrman scales new heights.

    Reviews Oct 1997
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    Spatializer PT3D

    TDM Spatial Enhancement Plug-in

    Paul White explores the far dimensions of space using this spatial enhancement plug-in.

    Reviews Sep 1997
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    Antares System Auto-tune

    Digidesign Pro Tools TDM Pitch Correction Plug-in

    Paul White studio-tests the sound engineer's dream — a TDM software plug-in for undetectably correcting vocal and monophonic instrument pitching problems.

    Reviews Aug 1997
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    Steinberg/Propellerheads Rebirth RB338 Techno Micro Composer

    Software

    If you've been desperately seeking a TB303 at any price, this inexpensive software, which provides the equivalent of two of the little silver dream machines, plus a virtual TR808, could be the answer to your prayers. Derek Johnson & Chris Carter find out whether it's too good to be true...

    Reviews Aug 1997
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    Cakewalk Pro Audio 6

    Software

    If you're recording and editing MIDI + Audio on a PC, you'll want to try a piece of the latest Cakewalk. Janet Harniman-Cook reports from the kitchen.

    Reviews Aug 1997
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    MIDI Interfaces For The PC

    Exploration

    Now that the MIDI outputs of many soundcards are already occupied by playing back high-quality internal synth sounds and multi-channel samples, many musicians are finding that they need to invest in a more comprehensive MIDI interface to service the rest of their synths. Martin Walker provides a little background.

    Sound Advice Aug 1997
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    Syntrillium Cool Edit 96

    Software

    Peter Ridsdale gives his personal impressions of cult shareware program Cool Edit.

    Reviews Jul 1997
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    Digidesign Pro Tools 4

    Software

    With impressive improvements in power, speed and flexibility, Digidesign's software upgrade for their flagship digital audio production system keeps them ahead of the pack. Paul D. Lehrman wonders where the catch is...

    Reviews Jul 1997
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    Waves Native Power Pack

    DSP Processing Plug-ins

    The Native Power Pack from DSP software specialists Waves gathers together several plug-ins previously only available for Mac-based TDM systems, and makes them available at a Knock-down price, instantly widening the appeal of software based processing. Janet Harniman-Cook plugs in.

    Reviews Jun 1997
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    RBF Software Octamed Soundstudio

    Tracker/Sequencer Software

    The release of this tracker is welcome news for Amiga users, but it's also a glimpse of things to come on the PC platform. Amiga expert Paul Overaa puts the package through its paces.

    Reviews May 1997
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    Waves Audio Track

    TDM Plug-in

    Paul White Checks over Waves' multi-process plug-in for Digidesign TDM systems, Macromedia Deck II and Adobe Premiere.

    Reviews May 1997
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    MIDI + Audio On The PC: Steinberg Cubase, Emagic Logic Audio, Cakewalk Pro Audio

    Product Comparison

    Last year saw the proliferation of reliable, fully-featured MIDI + Audio sequencers for the IBM-compatible PC — packages which were previously the preserve of the Apple Macintosh platform. Janet Harniman-Cook takes a look at the three top PC programs in the field to see how their facilities compare.

    Reviews Feb 1997
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    Steinberg Wavelab 1.5

    Audio Editing Software & DSP Plug-ins

    How do Steinberg's DSP software plug-ins for their WaveLab software, now at version 1.5, compare with the industry heavyweights? Paul White unearths his nastiest recordings to find out.

    Reviews Feb 1997
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    Emagic Zap

    Lossless Audio Compression Utility

    Paul White tries Emagic's new audio file compression utility while balancing the implications of time and space.

    Reviews Feb 1997
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    Hohner Midia Red Roaster

    24-bit CD Pre-mastering Software

    There's never been a better time to burn your own CDs at home, as the price of CD writers and the necessary mastering software continues to fall. Now the Red Roaster bundle is bringing the homemade CD dream within the reach of Pentium PC owners. Janet Harniman-Cook experiences burning desires...

    Reviews Feb 1997
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    Intelligent Devices Pro Audio Analyser 2.0

    Audio Analysis Software

    Paul D. Lehrman discovers things he never knew about his recordings...

    Reviews Feb 1997

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