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RMI Keyboards [Retrozone]
The Rise And Fall Of Rocky Mount Instruments
The keyboard instruments created by American manufacturer RMI may be deeply obscure now, but without them, '70s progressive rock could have a very different sonic signature.
Published December 2001
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Capturing A Good Vocal Performance
Tips & Tricks
Ask a dozen engineers how to make great vocal recordings and you'll get a dozen different answers — but there are some ground rules, as Hugh Robjohns explains.
Published March 1997
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Waldorf PPG Wave 2.V; Reg Clean
PC Notes
Martin Walker grumbles about long-winded install routines, and guides you through a few ways to check your system files and Registry for problems.
Published April 2000
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Guillemot Maxi Sound 64
PC Soundcard
The Maxi Sound 64 is a new Plug and Play full-duplex soundcard with some pretty tasty features, cooked up by French company Guillemot International. Martin Walker tucks in.
Published February 1997
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Roland Fantom X
Synthesizer Workstation
Roland's original Fantom workstation wasn't really much competition for Korg's Triton, so it was no shock to see it revamped last year as the hugely improved Fantom S. But surprisingly, Roland have done it again. What's new this time around?
Published September 2004
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PC Soundcard Buyer's Guide: Part 1
Stereo Cards
If you're thinking of buying a PC soundcard specifically for HD recording, you'll find the market awash with models old and new. Martin Walker provides an overview of what's currently available.
Published February 1998
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GREGG JACKMAN: Mics For Live String Recording
Interview | Engineer
Necessity is the mother of invention, they say, and that was certainly the case when Gregg Jackman decided to find a better way of recording string sections playing loud rock concerts. Hugh Robjohns talks to this inventive recording engineer.
Published March 2001
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Atari Computing Magazine; YSEditor v2.64; Trackman v2.5
Atari Notes
Derek Johnson checks out two ST freebies that could help you to tame your synths..
Published October 1998
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iZotope Trash
Distortion Modeller For Windows PCs
There's already a decent range of products providing digital emulations of vintage guitar amps, but iZotope's Direct X plug-in goes a lot further, offering no fewer than seven processing modules, and is intended to model every kind of distortion you'll ever need.
Published December 2003
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JOEMEEK VC TWINQ
Joemeek TwinQ Dual Recording Channel
Joemeek's new dual recording channel provides an innovative current-sensing preamp, optical compression and three-band equalisation, as well as the option to fit an onboard stereo A-D converter.
Published December 2001
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Buying A Voice Channel
Feature | Tips & Tricks
In the last year SOS has reviewed no less than 10 examples of the new breed of so-called 'Voice Channels', promising a one-box solution to high quality vocal recordings. Derek Johnson & Debbie Poyser present a brief guide to the models we've looked at, to help you decide which you should go for.
Published December 1997
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Russ Sowden
Readerzone
After a house move, SOS reader Russ Sowdon discovered a secret passage under his ground floor, and it led to a hidden barrel-vault cellar which he soon made into his musical den!
Published March 2002
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The History Of Korg: Part 2
40 Years Of Korg Gear
In the 1980s and early '90s, with Yamaha's help, Korg expanded dramatically, producing some of the first affordable digital recorders and physical-modelling instruments. But it was their world-class synths, such as the M1 and Wavestation, that made them the company they are today...
Published November 2002
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Recording Christina Aguilera's 'Genie In A Bottle'
David Frank: Producer/Co-writer
Christina Aguilera's debut single was a worldwide smash hit last year, thanks in no small measure to the distinctive work of producer and co‑writer David Frank. Mike Senior finds out how he did it.
Published April 2000
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A Personal View Of Session Programmers, Part 1: Musicians
Exploration
While the fame and fortune of pop stars is frequently short-lived, session musicians can carve out a career lasting many years, making a living through sheer ability and professionalism. Big George Webley goes behind the scenes....
Published October 1998
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A Personal View Of Session Programmers, Part 2: Programmers
Exploration
In the sequel to his article last month about being a session musician, Big George takes a look at what it takes to be a successful programmer.
Published November 1998
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Tony Visconti: Making Music Should Be Fun
Production Lines
Recording music can, and should be, serious fun, according to producer Tony Visconti.
Published February 1994
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Korg Triton
Music Workstation
Korg's Trinity workstation has, like their earlier instruments, become virtually an industry standard — but far from resting on their laurels, the company have upped the ante still further with the new Triton. Derek Johnson and Debbie Poyser provide an exclusive hands-on review.
Published June 1999
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Korg Legacy Collection (Part 1)
Virtual Instrument / Hardware Controller
Now that Korg's Legacy Collection is properly complete, we follow up last month's preview with the first instalment of our three-part in-depth review. This month, we focus on the Korg Wavestation plug-in...
Published June 2004