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    Creamware Powersampler DSP

    Sampling System

    It would take a lot to convince your average engineer, producer or programmer to abandon their trusty hardware sampler, but Creamware may finaly tip the balance with their new PCI sampling card. Martin Walker never says 'never' again...

    Reviews Aug 2000
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    Roland/Edirol U8

    USB Digital Studio

    MIDI interface, audio interface, effects processor, hardware control surface for software MIDI + audio sequencers... Edirol's USB-based U8 promises to be all of these. John Walden investigates.

    Reviews Jun 2000
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    Lexicon Studio Core 2 & MP100

    Soundcard & Reverb & Effects Card

    Lexicon's reverbs are highly regarded by many musicians, and their new Core 2 combines them with multi-channel analogue and digital I/O to create an affordable computer recording system. Martin Walker tries it out.

    Reviews May 2000
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    Korg OASYS PCI

    Synthesis, Effects & Audio Card

    Korg's longstanding OASYS synthesis project has finally come to commercial fruition. The original plan, to produce a traditional stand-alone synthesizer, has given way to a computer-based synthesis and mixing environment running on a multi-DSP PCI card. Simon Trask takes refuge with the OASYS PCI...

    Reviews Apr 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.

    Reviews Jan 2000
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    Digidesign Digi 001

    Computer Recording System

    Digidesign have forged a formidable reputation in the pro arena for their Pro Tools digital audio workstations. With the new Digi 001 system, they're hoping to capture a substantial slice of the project-studio market too. Debbie Poyser and Derek Johnson provide an exclusive hands on review.

    Reviews Dec 1999
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    Terratec EWS88MT

    PCI Soundcard

    The launch of yet another 8-in/8-out PCI soundcard might seem little cause for raised eyebrows, but Terratec have a few surprises up their sleeves with the EWS88 MT. Martin Walker prepares to be amazed.

    Reviews Oct 1999
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    RME Digi 9652 Project Hammerfall

    PCI Soundcard

    Project Hammerfall is an unusual name for a soundcard — but then RME's new card is somewhat out of the ordinary. Martin Walker enters a world of sample-accurate sync and minimal latency.

    Reviews Sep 1999
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    Gadget Labs Wave/8:24

    PCI Soundcard

    The increased headroom and dynamic range afforded by 24-bit recording can be a boon, but until now its cost has put it out of reach of many. However, this looks set to change with the latest cross-platform release from Gadget Labs. Martin Walker looks and listens to the Wave/8:24 on his PC.

    Reviews Aug 1999
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    Alesis ADAT Edit

    ADAT/Computer Editing System

    A new system from Alesis offers ADAT users the best aspects of both tape and hard disk, allowing them to copy material from an ADAT to a computer for editing, then fly it back to tape with single-sample accuracy. Paul White puts it to the test.

    Reviews Aug 1999
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    Emagic Audiowerk2

    Production Kit

    Emagic's new baby is a bargain cross-platform hardware and software bundle which includes a useful new CD-mastering package for Mac users. Paul White finds out whether they've delivered the goods.

    Reviews Jul 1999
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    Pro Tools 24 Mixplus

    Digital Audio Workstation

    Digidesign's latest Pro Tools MIX card offers even more power than last year's PT24, providing higher plug-in performance and improved mixing and processing capabilities — and there's a new software version with some useful enhancements. Mike Collins weighs up the pros and cons.

    Reviews Apr 1999
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    Soundscape Mixtreme & SS8IO-3

    PCI Digital Audio Card & Analogue Interface

    In a departure from their normal approach, Soundscape have developed a system that works inside your PC rather than outside it. Martin Walker takes a closer look at the Mixtreme environment.

    Reviews Apr 1999
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    MOTU 2408

    24-channel Digital Recording System

    Interested in combining hard disk recording with other analogue and digital recording formats? Paul White connects with a versatile recording interface that offers a host of interconnection options and also claims one of the lowest latency figures in the business.

    Reviews Feb 1999
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    Event Layla

    Audio Recording System

    With an excellent audio specification and lots of inputs and outputs, Event's Layla looks an ideal candidate for many small computer-based recording studios. Martin Walker gets plugged in.

    Reviews Feb 1999
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    Emu Audio Production Studio

    PCI Soundcard System

    Emu's APS system takes the company into soundcard territory, but with a comprehensive spec that even includes studio-quality mic amps. Martin Walker tries out this all-in-one experience.

    Reviews Jan 1999
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    Yamaha SW1000XG

    Audio/MIDI PCI Card

    Yamaha's soundcard is a synth, a mixer and an effects unit in one. Martin Walker finds plenty to talk about.

    Reviews Dec 1998
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    Yamaha DSP Factory Hard Disk Recording System

    Exploration

    Superficially, it may look no different from other soundcards, but Yamaha's new DSP Factory is a real TARDIS when it comes to facilities. Martin Walker explores a soundcard that's bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.

    Reviews Oct 1998
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    SEKD Prodif 96

    PCI Soundcard

    If you want more of everything digital, why not try 24-bit recording at a 96kHz sample rate? Martin Walker is floored as his dynamics increase in leaps and bounds.

    Reviews Sep 1998
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    Sonorus StudI/O

    Soundcard

    As the popularity of the ADAT optical 8-channel digital interface has grown, so PCI soundcards have appeared to transfer audio into this format and out of computers. Previous cards have included one optical connector, but Sonorus's STUDI/O has two, permitting 16-channel operation. Martin Walker makes light work of his optical cables.

    Reviews Sep 1998
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    Aardvark Aark 20/20

    20-bit PC Digital Audio Recording System

    Multichannel PCI-card based digital audio recording systems are increasingly common these days, but not all of them focus on the quality of the onboard converters to the extent they should. Dave Shapton checks out a new card from far-sighted digital problem-solvers Aardvark that promises not to throw out the baby with the bathwater.

    Reviews Aug 1998

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