SOUND ON SOUND
The latest upgrade to WaveLab Verson 1.6 includes CD writing in its arsenal. Martin Walker loeads up and dives in...
The Masterport system consists of dedicated multitrack software and a high-quality card, allowing you to avoid the compatibility problems that can arise when software and hardware from different manufacturers are run together. Janet Harniman-Cook thinks it's the cream of the crop.
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.
Already well known for their valve mics and valve processors, Groove Tubes have introduced two new mics, one a valve model and the other solid-state. Paul White compares the two newcomers.
AUDIO CD Rating: **** 4/5 Stars
With so many computer‑generated rhythms about, however well...
When it's time to choose a sampler from the many on the market, it helps to know which features are most significant. Craig Anderton will tel you what you want, what you really really want...
Paul White attempts to discover whether the Demeter Tube Direct is really the princess of DI.
In 1995, Oberheim released the OB3, a little-known drawbar organ module, subsequently eclipsed by Hammond and Roland's advanced electronic tonewheel organ emulations. Now Oberheim have teamed up with Italian organ specialists Viscount to produce the enhanced OB3-2. Nick Magnus squares the difference.
AUDIO CD Rating: **** 4/5 Stars
CD‑ROM Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars
Continuing...
Paul White finds that Zoom's entry-level, sub-£100 effects box has hidden depths.
Using a separate sampler, sequencer, synth and drum machine? With the new Ensoniq ASRX you could take just one box into the studio. Chris Carter just samples and goes...
These days, few hi-tech musicians would consider their studio complete without some kind of sampler. Paul White goes through the basics of these invaluable studio tools, for the benefit of anyone who has yet to sample one...
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.