SOUND ON SOUND
Vocoders aren't just about tiny robot voices from awful '70s records — some could generate lush choir sounds and opulent strings too.
Paul Nagle takes home a version 2.0 Microwave and discovers why this extraordinary instrument continues to enjoy such a long and illustrious life.
With such a huge market to aim at, no software house can ignore the PC musician. Paul Nagle checks out Emagic's latest upgrade for Windows workers.
Though not new, Peavey's PVM480 back-electret mic is an ideal first capacitor mic. Sound Engineer Steve Brodie explains why.
June 20th saw Yamaha's world launch of the 02R at Air Lyndhurst Studios, London. Paul White spoke to Yamaha's engineers to get the lowdown on this appealing 8-buss digital recording mixer.
Tascam's new DAT machine combines professional features with an affordable price. Paul White puts it to the test.
If you've ever wondered what happened to the Iron Curtain, Paul White's theory is that it was melted down to make budget Russian mics! Here he takes a look at the latest two to defect to the West.
Paul White checks out two 19-inch modular rack cases from CP.
Repackaged and re-launched, one of the audio industry's only specialist timing analysis tools is back in the shops. Dominic Hawken takes a closer look.
Almost overlooked in the rush of people desperate to get their hands on a Roland TB303, the MC202 is just beginning to find favour with the all-analogue dance crowd. Tom Carpenter explains why he's never forgotten the diminutive MicroComposer.
David Mellor explores ways to spice up vocal and guitar lines, courtesy of two new Digitech harmony processors.
Wilf Smarties tinkers with some kill switches.
Paul White checks over Mackie's newest mixer and predicts another round of credit card battering amongst SOS readers.
Established mic company Audio Technica have branched out into the world of headphones with their new ATrange. Paul White listens in.
Jonathan Miller investigates the pop-up mixer case designed to house flat-bed rackmounting consoles.
David Mellor goes all gooey about Kenton's new MIDI guitar switcher, designed to put a stop to all the embarrassing onstage effects pedal swapping that goes on in the dark between numbers.
Most home recordists would love to own a stereo digital recorder, but the relatively high price of DAT and MiniDisc has kept this desire a pipe dream — until now. Paul White tries out the very attractively priced Philips DCC730 digital recorder and discovers what could be a new standard in affordable digital mastering.