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    Transferring Song Data Between MIDI Sequencers

    Tips & Tricks

    Need to transfer songs between an old sequencer and your new computer? Or between a sequencer at home and a MIDI File player for live work? Vic Lennard explains the procedure.

    Techniques Apr 1997
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    Virtual Symphony; Attila Mezei JV1080ED; Avalon

    Atari Notes

    The Atari ST is more than 10 years old, but its high suitability for music and the enthusiastic support of users means that it's still going strong. Derek Johnson takes a look at some current software, reflects on some older software available at bargain second-hand prices, and reveals those all-important Atari Show dates.

    Techniques Apr 1997
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    Audio Editing On The PC: Steinberg Wavelab, Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, SEK-D Samplitude Studio

    Exploration

    With the advance of new technology, PC audio editors have finally reached the point where they can give Macintosh systems a run for their money. Janet Harniman-Cook investigates the possibilities.

    Techniques Mar 1997
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    Electronic Cow's MIDI Arpeggiator; Sound Chip Synth

    Atari Notes

    Derek Johnson keeps the Atari flag boldly flying with news of a new Atari-based software-only synth, and also checks out a new shareware sample conversion utility...

    Techniques Mar 1997
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    MMX; Extensions

    Apple Notes

    Martin Russ puts the latest doom and gloom Apple news from the media into context.

    Techniques Mar 1997
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    PC Musician's Guide To Plug & Play

    Exploration

    A system that knows when you've plugged in a new piece of kit, and which sets it up automatically, sound like a big step forward for PC owners. Unfortunately, that big step is into a chasm for many people. Martin Walker lays down some planks to get you safely across.

    Techniques Mar 1997
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    Sonic Foundry Sound Forge 4

    Software & DSP Plug-ins

    The arrival of audio processing software plug-ins for the PC means that the platform can now compete as a viable digital audio workstation, and the latest update to PC audio editor Sound Forge supports the use of several software-based processors. Martin Walker checks them out.

    Techniques Mar 1997
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    Soundscape Version 2.0; CheckIt

    PC Notes

    Brian Heywood brings you the latest hard disk recording news from the Soundscape, and gives his PC a thorough medical with Checkit...

    Techniques Mar 1997
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    Using Toast & Masterlist CD To Make CDs In The Studio

    Tips & Tricks

    Now that CD writers and well-specified CD-burning software are becoming more affordable, you might like to think about the advantages DIY CDs could bring to your studio. Mike Collins explains the benefits and takes you through the burning process using two popular software packages.

    Techniques Mar 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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    Power Technology DSP-FX

    Digital Effects Processor

    The DSP-FX is the world's first 32-bit floating point digital effects processing system with a visual interface. It also comes on a standard ISA card for installation in a desktop PC. Dominic Hawken plugs 'n' plays.

    Reviews Jan 1997
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    Steinberg Red Valve It TDM

    Guitar Preamp Plug-in

    Paul White plugs his very real guitar into a virtual amp and gets down to playing some unimaginable music.

    Reviews Jan 1997
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    Tracer Technologies DART Pro

    Noise Reduction Software

    Software-based noise removal systems are one way of restoring defective recordings, such as vocal takes ruined by mains hum, or crackly recordings from vinyl — but such systems can be very expensive. The relatively low-cost DART Pro seeks to change all that. Panicos Georghiades and Gabriel Jacobs clean up all round.

    Reviews Jan 1997
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    Apple Expo 1996; File Management

    Apple Notes

    This month, MacOS evangelist Martin Russ reports back from the recent optimistic Apple Expo show, and dishes out some more tips on file management.

    Techniques Jan 1997
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    Choosing PC Drives & Controllers, Part 1

    Tips & Techniques

    If you have to decide what to delete on your PC before installing a new program, it's time to consider a bigger disk drive. In the first of this two-part series, Martin Walker explains why size isn't all you have to consider when making your choice...

    Techniques Jan 1997
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    Musicator Audio

    PC Notes

    Brian Heywood studio tests PC scoring/sequencing package Musicator, which has just gone audio, as well as handing out a few PC Notes Awards for '96...

    Techniques Jan 1997
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    Reducing Ambient Noise In Computer-based Studios

    Tips & Tricks

    You probably don't realise how noisy your computer studio is until you turn everything off and enjoy the silence. Paul D. Lehrman explains how you can arrange your setup to reduce noise and restore peace to your working environment.

    Techniques Jan 1997

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