SOUND ON SOUND
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 finds out about compression by numbers.
At £899, the AN1X is one of the most affordable physical modelling synths on the market — and it's no less than 10-note polyphonic, with a host of features designed to bring out the control freak in you . Martin Russ follows up on our exclusive preview with this in-depth studio test.
If you're in a situation where your DAT machine gets heavy use, it's probably worth considering a pro model rather than a domestic one. Hugh Robjohns studio-tests a new, moderately priced professional DAT from Sony.
Fostex take their stand-alone 8-track hard disk concept onward and upward, turning the well-received D80 into the D90 with some useful and welcome enhancements. Paul White is d-lighted...
Voice channels are gaining in popularity with the rise of digital, providing an easy way of recording high-quality signals without having to go through a mixer. Paul White rates the latest in the breed.
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...
For anyone who has a PC soundcard but no easy way to enter musical notes, this add-on keyboard bundle could be just the answer, explains Martin Walker.
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.
Paul White checks out JoeMeek's first standalone enhancer.