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We explore the idea of understanding technology in terms of layers and abstractions, and how this makes it possible for a protocol like MIDI to be communicated via USB, Firewire and even Bluetooth.
This month: Blue Dog Yawning = Top Demo • Guy Katsav • Quickies: Richard Amos; Andy Ruff; Martin Noakes; Dirtyboy
Production music's sub-standard image means that many composers and producers ignore it, despite its commercial potential. Extreme Music are a London-based company who are trying to change the perception of library music.
Now you can have gain without the pain, courtesy of a sealed speaker box designed for recording electric guitars.
JL Cooper's miniature controller packs 155 controls into a box the size of a book.
Joe Zawinul is perhaps the best-known and most influential keyboardist in jazz. He pioneered the use of electric keyboards and synths with Weather Report, and at 70 he's still at the peak of his powers.
Another insightful missive from SOS Editor-in-chief Paul White.
BBC Bristol's natural history series 'The Life Of Mammals' was a high-profile production, with stunning visuals that demanded an equally impressive soundtrack.
Not content with modelling guitar amps, Line 6 have now turned their attention to the guitars themselves.
Meta Messages are some of the most powerful and arcane features in Logic. But what are they, and why are they so useful?
The man behind the Mini has brought us the Voyager — an updated version of the original Minimoog for the 21st century. How does it compare to the original, how does it sound, and how does it play? Read this in-depth review and find out.
You know what you want your computer to be capable of. So how do you decide what combination of CPU, memory and hard drives will make this possible?
When Björk sang "it's oh so quiet", she probably wasn't referring to her PC — however, this month we survey the current options in the world of computer silencing, report on the release of a generic ASIO driver for WDM-compatible audio devices, and enjoy Rightmark's Audio Analyser 5.
At last, Digital Performer for OS X is a reality. But does it offer any real advantages over the previous version, and more importantly, what compromises are 'cutting edge' users going to have to make?
Formats: Creamware SFP
More automation tips, including how to create and use mixer 'snapshots', a few special editing hints, and an in-depth look at how Pro Tools handles automation data.
A unique problem-solver from Roland combines line mixing, sample rate conversion and a USB audio interface in a single rack space.
Electronic drum kits have a bad reputation; straight away you think of nasty, pinging syndrums and unrealistic samples. But they've come a long way since the days when hexagonal red-rimmed drum pads ruled the roost, as we find out...
**** While you might think that the large number of high-quality sampled pianos already available would cater for most musicians' needs, there has always been a breed of piano largely absent: namely, upright pianos...
***** Following their excellent SAM Horns title comes a Giga set dedicated to a three-trombone section, augmented by a fruity solo bass trombone.