SOUND ON SOUND
Paul White explores the far dimensions of space using this spatial enhancement plug-in.
Paul White tries out a reincarnation of one of his favourite budget mics, and finds that the best has just got better.
Paul White checks out the first tube product in the JoeMeek range.
(MIXED MODE CD/AKAI CD‑ROM) Rating: ** 2/5 Stars
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album cost...
Like the Doctor in the TARDIS, Yamaha's newest Walkstation sequencer is small but deceptively spacious. Martin Russ dons his floppy hat, winds his stripey scarf a little tighter, fortifies himself with another jelly baby, and enters a different dimention...
Four inputs, four outputs, up to four simultaneous effects... Digitech have kept to the magic number for this upgrade of their user-friendly multi-effects processor, but is it a superior being? Hugh Robjohns finds out.
We asked our regular sample CD reviewers to tell us which CD gems they'd like to be stranded with on a desert island (with mains power and a sampler, naturally). Paul White, Paul Farrer & Wilf Smarties plunder the Sample Shop archives for sampling treasure...
AUDIO CD Rating: ** 2/5 Stars
Never buy a used car from a friend, goes the perceived wisdom. Well, I...
Paul White checks over the Alesis Wedge and finds that, despite its simplicity, its not the thin end of the reverb.
Is the X14 cheap and cheerful, or just cheap? Derek Johnson finds out.
Bass, how small can you get? Nicholas Rowland gives Alesis' new bottom end a good slap.
You've got a sampler, you've got a sample CD — but you haven't got any music yet. Craig Anderton chases down useful software that can help you bridge the gap, and passes on some hints and tips for effective sample CD use.
Clavia's little red devil bought its Swedish creators a fair measure of fame and fortune on its release almost two years ago. But times have changed, and the Nord 2 now has many more competitors in the virtual analogue stakes. Paul Nagle leads from the front.
Does the world need another budget parametric equalizer? Paul White discovers that it never had that many in the first place.
(MIXED MODE CD/AKAI CD‑ROM) Rating: *** 3/5 Stars
Volume six of the Sampling Sound System, ...
Paul White auditions a new name in active monitors, and discovers an interesting design approach that combines light weight, small size and a well-controlled bass end.
Musicians have problems finding CD-ROM drives that work reliably with samplers. Martin Walker checks out one that claims to work with everything.
Did you know that upgrading your sampler's memory could seriously damage its health? Derek Johnson & Debbie Poyser finds out why...
Craig Anderton puts all his tips in one basket...
After a spell away from project studio consoles, Allen & Heath return with a magical new contender. Martin Walker conjures up some thoughts on the WZ20:8:2.