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Readerzone: Simon Greatbatch
Another 'through the keyhole' glimpse into one more SOS reader's studio.
Published January 2002
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Red Sound C-Loops
Loop Sampler
The unique C-Loops from Red Sound Systems can automatically detect the tempo of incoming audio, sample it and chop it to length ready for re‑triggering, as well as automatically timestretching all its on‑board loops to match any new tempo it receives.
Published January 2002
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Dan Dean Solo Brass
Sample Library
***** Score = 5/5. This is the first Dan Dean library to feature up to eight velocity layers for the smoothest ever transitions of timbre from soft to loud...
Published January 2002
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Tekniks Geneticz
Sample Library
**** Score = 4/5 stars. Geneticz is a collection of processed loops and sounds programmed by Digital Davy, a Dutch DJ and techno/gabba producer.
Published January 2002
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Zero-G Return To The Planet Of The Breaks
Sample Library
***** Score = 5/5 stars. Return serves up 76 tracks of live beats ranging from 57 to 169bpm (though one loop pogos in at 194bpm).
Published January 2002
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AMG The Vinyl Frontier 2: Boiling Point
Sample Library
**** Score = 4/5 stars. Vinyl Frontier 2 focuses on urban breakbeat styles such as hip-hop and drum and bass.
Published January 2002
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Samson S•Com & S•Com Plus
Dual-channel Dynamics Processors
Samson's latest dynamics processors deliver quality sound and features that belie their affordable price tag.
Published January 2002
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Sounding Off: Beyond The Safe & Familiar
Richard Leon
There's an array of powerful music‑making software tools out there, but because they're considered 'hard' they don't get the same publicity as the latest toys available at your local music shop.
Published January 2002
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Studio Ergonomics
How To Identify & Minimise The Risks
Most SOS readers spend a lot of time considering what equipment to buy, and learning how it works. But it's also important to consider the ergonomics of your studio if you're to avoid the possibility of painful, and surprisingly common, strain injuries.
Published January 2002
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Super Furry Animals
Cian Ciárán: Recording & Mixing In 5.1
Super Furry Animals' recent album Rings Around The World is one of the first to be released in a custom-mixed 5.1 surround version for DVD as well as on stereo CD. Keyboard player Cian Ciárán explains how and why they embarked on this groundbreaking project.
Published January 2002
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Superlux CMH8 Series
Capacitor Microphones
The price war in the budget condenser mic market gets even more fierce with the launch of this range of large-diaphragm models.
Published January 2002
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TL Audio M3 Tubetracker
Eight-channel Hybrid Valve Mixer
Although all-valve mixers can really warm up sounds prior to digital recording, they're usually too large and expensive for the project studio. However, TL Audio's hybrid M3 now brings valve mixing within the reach of the home musician.
Published January 2002
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Yamaha AG Stomp
Acoustic Guitar Modelling Preamp
The new AG Stomp physically models a miked-up acoustic guitar sound using the DI signal from an acoustic guitar piezo pickup, and also offers a variety of useful effects processors.
Published January 2002
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Zoom MRS1044
Digital Multitracker
The MRS1044 is Zoom's first serious 'studio in a box', offering 10-track hard disk recording and editing with integrated drum machine and bass sounds. Does it have what it takes to succeed in this increasingly competitive area of the market?
Published January 2002
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Practical Percussion Synthesis: Timpani
Synth Secrets
Building on the theory of what makes up the sound of timpani, this month's Synth Secrets reveals how to synthesize realistic kettle drums using a Korg MS20 and a Yamaha DX7.
Published December 2001
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Brian 'BT' Transeau
Emotional Impact
BT revitalised the sound of boy band N'Sync, composed some of the most radical soundtracks to appear in mainstream films, and has a good claim to have invented trance. And he still finds time to talk to SOS...
Published December 2001
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Surround Sound Explained: Part 5
Metadata, Upmixing, Downmixing & The Centre Speaker
There's a lot more to 5.1 surround sound production than stereo with extra channels — new, bewildering terms and concepts abound. This month, we explain Metadata, Upmixing, Downmixing, and look at what that centre speaker actually does...
Published December 2001
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Novation A-Station
Polyphonic Virtual Analogue Synthesizer
Novation's new A-Station seeks to combine the compact styling of their BassStation Rack synths with some of the spec of the prestigious Supernova and Nova - and all for £399! Is it an inspired bit of cross-breeding, or a misbegotten mongrel?
Published December 2001
