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Great River ME1NV
Microphone Preamp
A modern take on the vintage Neve preamp sound.
Published June 2006
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Studio SOS: Live Drums
The Loose Cannons
The SOS crew head to the 14th floor of a London tower block to help a pair of readers improve their drum sound.
Published January 2005
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The Story Of The Beatles' Anthology Project
Exploration
After years of rumours and myth, the fruits of the Beatles' reunion for small screen and recording projects can now be experienced by mere mortals. For the past 18 months, Mark Cunningham has been keeping his ear to the ground, and can now reveal the fascinating details surrounding the Fab Four's Second Coming'...
Published December 1995
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Effects: All You Need To Know... And A Little Bit More
Sound Workshop
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's always something to learn about adding colour to your mix.
Published May 2007
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GForce Virtual String Machine
Sample Library [Mac/PC]
Long considered to be terminally un-hip, string machines are on the brink of a revival. Will Gforce's VSM advance their rehabilitation?
Published May 2008
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Damon Albarn & Simon Burwell
Recording Mali Music
Mali Music is one of the most ambitious collaborations yet between European and African musicians. The brainchild of Blur frontman Damon Albarn, it also represented the first big break for producer Simon Burwell.
Published September 2002
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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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Sample Libraries: On Test
Latest releases
• Sony Sound Series: Trance NRG2 • Big Fish Elements: Traditional Jazz • Big Fish Raging Guitars
Published June 2006
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Waves DSP • Editor's Keys • Mac OS 10.4 Compatability
Pro Tools Tips & Techniques
News of a new hardware DSP system from Waves; a mini-review of a keyboard sticker set for Pro Tools from Editor's Keys; the latest information on compatibility with Mac OS 10.4, and plug-in news.
Published August 2005
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Spyware Doctor; Cubase 4's Preset Management; Golden ASET
PC Notes
Cubase 4's new preset-management system falls under the PC Notes spotlight this month, as does an update to a recommended spyware-protection utility and an eye-catching yet cost-effective soft synth...
Published June 2007
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Tannoy Precision 6
Passive Dual-concentric Monitors
Tannoy's new Precision monitors bring their celebrated dual-concentric driver and Supertweeter technology to the project studio market.
Published August 2005
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The Yamaha NS10 Story
How A Hi-fi Speaker Conquered The Studio World
Love or hate the Yamaha NS10, this unassuming little speaker has found a place in the studios of many of the world's top producers. We trace its history, and investigate why a monitor whose sound has been described as "horrible" became an industry standard.
Published September 2008
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Bill Szymczyk
Producer
From unlikely beginnings as a naval SONAR operator with no musical training, Bill Szymczyk became a legendary producer and engineer whose work with The Eagles would define the hi-fi sound of '70s rock.
Published November 2004
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Marius De Vries: From Moulin Rouge To Björk
Programmer & Producer
Baz Luhrmann's ambitious film Moulin Rouge integrates radically reworked pop classics into a historical romance. As well as co-ordinating this unique musical project, programmer and producer Marius de Vries somehow found time to work on Bjork's acclaimed new album Vespertine.
Published November 2001
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Q&A November 2002
Your Technical Questions Answered
Is it possible to link multiple Tascam 788 recorders? How can I move files between my computers? How do I use a degausser to demagnetise tape heads? What's the difference between the Sennheiser MD421 and MD421 MkII microphone? Can you suggest a good weighted keyboard? Can I copy vinyl to CD via an S/PDIF connection? Can I use my Logic plug-ins with another sequencer? How do digital errors affect the stereo image?
Published November 2002
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20 Tips On Using GM Modules
Tips & Tricks
Some people view GM modules as the chartered accountants of their racks, but believe it or not, there are ways to make them interesting. Paul White and Martin Walker club together to make your GM synth roar.
Published July 1998
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Making A Living From Music For Picture: Part 7
How To Cope With Revisions
What happens when the Director whose work you're scoring isn't satisfied, or demands changes due to events beyond your control? We find out, and also look at writing music for film trailers.
Published June 2006
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Eradicating PC Audio Clicks & Pops
PC Musician
Cicks and pops can ruin a recording, not to mention causing vast amounts of annoyance and wasted time. Tracking down their causes can be far from easy — but our step-by-step troubleshooting guide is here to help.
Published October 2006
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Behind The Groove
Virtual Drum Instrument Developers' Round Table
More and more music producers are turning to 'virtual drummer' software to help them realise authentic-sounding drum tracks. We caught up with some of the people behind the leading applications, to find out why this new software genre has appeared and how it might develop in the future.
Published September 2008