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Physical Modelling Synthesis Explained

Exploration

Modelling is the current big thing in digital synthesis, and it's being used to recreate the sounds not only of traditional acoustic instruments, but also the analogue synth timbres electronic musicians know and love. So just how are the manufacturers making numbers behave like nose-flutes and maths sound like Moogs? Super modeller Martin Russ provides the beginners' guide.

Published June 1997
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Synth School: Part 1

Analogue Oscillators, Filters & LFOs

After all the political talk in recent years about a return to traditional values, Paul Wiffen kicks off a major new series on synth programming by arguing the Analogue Fundamentalist Party case — that an understanding of the basic elements of traditional analogue synths is essential to fully exploit the various types of synthesis available today.

Published June 1997
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CAD Equitek

Back-electret Condenser Microphones

Hugh Robjohns checks out a range of keenly-priced condenser mics from over there that look set to do rather well over here...

Published June 1997
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Using External MIDI Controllers

Tips & Tricks

When you've got both hands on the keyboard and you want to add real-time expression, you need an extra limb, an abnormally long tongue, or some practical advice from Martin Walker.

Published June 1997
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Drawmer MX30

Dual Gated Compressor/Limiter

The first in Drawmer's new budget range of processors aims to give you high-quality gain reduction at a compressed price. Paul White comes to the conclusion that they've got the balance right.

Published June 1997
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Emu Planet Phatt

Sound Module

Emu's latest swingbeat sample player is home to a colony of wicked sounds for hip-hop, trip-hop and acid jazz fans. Dominic Hawken puts on his space suit to explore this strange new world.

Published June 1997
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Groove Tubes CL1s

Tube Compressor

All the warmth of valve circuitry, and it's shiny on every surface too. Paul White tries out a hot piece of kit with tubes that groove.

Published June 1997
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Interactive Light Dimension

Beam MIDI Controller

The Dimension Beam translates physical movement into MIDI data, offering theremin-style control over your keyboard rack. Dominic Hawken explores this new device.

Published June 1997
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Jomox Xbase 09

Drum Machine

Chris Carter looks at a new dedicated drum machine which could be the best 909 alternative yet.

Published June 1997
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Opcode Studio 64X

Cross-platform MIDI Interface

The fist release in Opcode's new studio 'X' series is designed to help you sort out your MIDI studio, whether it's based around a Mac or PC. Martin Russ finds out whether it has the right connections.

Published May 1997
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Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309

Synthesis System & Sequencer

Quasimidi have distilled the experience gained from their successful dance-orientated keyboards into a one-box solution of concentrated rave power. Derek Johnson gets on the ravy train.

Published May 1997
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RBF Software Octamed Soundstudio

Tracker/Sequencer Software

The release of this tracker is welcome news for Amiga users, but it's also a glimpse of things to come on the PC platform. Amiga expert Paul Overaa puts the package through its paces.

Published May 1997
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Roland TR808

Rhythm Composer (Retro)

Few electronic instruments are still as desirable, 16 years after their launch, as the 808, and even fewer become famous enough to have a band named after them. Chris Carter hits the perfect beat.

Published May 1997
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Roland VS880

V-Xpanded Digital Multitrack

The price remains the same, but Roland's VS880 is now different in many ways. Original 880 owner Paul Nagle's movin' on up...

Published May 1997
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SoundTech PL200

Power Amplifier

Power amps certainly can't be classed as particularly exciting, but they're a necessary part of the project studio, and if you've got to have one, you might as well make sure it's powerful and quiet. Martin Walker checks out one of the strong silent types...

Published May 1997
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Spirit Absolute 4P

Active Monitors

Active monitoring used to be the preserve of those with quite a lot of money to spend on their studio speakers. Recently, though, it's become a lot more affordable. Hugh Robjohns powers up the 4Ps and undergoes a spiritual experience.

Published May 1997
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TEAC CD-R50S

CD-writer

Mac CD-writing has a head start over the PC, but recent arrivals like the TEAC CD-R50S come with both Mac and PC CD software as standard. Martin Walker plugs one in to see if writing your own CD is as easy as people make out.

Published May 1997
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ART Dual Levelar

Dual-channel Vactrol Compressor

Richard Waghorn takes ART's new electro-optical compressor into the studio and is genuinely surprised at the result.

Published May 1997

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