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Readerzone: Robbie M
Another look inside an SOS reader's home studio...
Published September 2003
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Steve Gibson & Dave Walters: Recreating Samples
Rinse Productions
The process of clearing samples can be financially crippling, as well as causing havoc with release schedules. Rinse Productions specialise in helping producers and labels by recreating problematic samples to order.
Published September 2003
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RME ADI8 DS
8-channel 24-bit/96kHz A-D/D-A Interface
German manufacturer RME maintain their high reputation for quality A-D/D-A interfacing with this eight-channel device, which may be run at 24-bit, 96kHz operation if desired.
Published September 2003
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Roland VariOS
Variable System Module
Is it an effects processor? Is it a Variphrase processor? Is it a virtual analogue synth module? The truth is, Roland's VariOS can be any of these. Is this the flexible future of hardware? We find out...
Published September 2003
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Latest Sample CDs
Sample Libraries
• Drumkit From Hell Add-ons **** • Nu Metal **** • PMI Historic Keyboards **** • Pukka Masala ****
Published September 2003
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Samson C Control, C Que 8 & C Com 16
Monitor Controller, Headphone Amplifier & Stereo Compressor
These three compact units offer a great deal of functionality in a remarkably small footprint.
Published September 2003
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SE Electronics SE1, SE1000 & SE2200
Cardioid Capacitor Mics
One of the most prolific manufacturers in China has launched three new affordable capacitor mics.
Published September 2003
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Sequencer Creative Effects Masterclass
Using Your Sequencer's Creative Modifiers
As well as the standard complement of equalisers, reverbs and delay-based effects, sequencers these days are bundled with an ever-increasing array of plug-ins designed to alter your sound in new and interesting ways. We explain how to use these effects in the forms in which they're bundled with the Big Five sequencers.
Published September 2003
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Sonar Notes
This month, using markers for navigation, getting the most from the piano roll view, and undertaking pseudo-mastering in Cakewalk's Sonar.
Published September 2003
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Sounding Off
Music Technology Courses
A lecturer writes: 'If you need to be taught music technology, then you shouldn't be doing a music technology course.' What can he mean?
Published September 2003
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Studio SOS
Alistair Vickery and Jon Midwinter
The SOS rescue team set off for Bristol to help out readers Alistair Vickery and Jon Midwinter, who wanted help with their mixes — not only getting the bass sounding right, but also stopping it getting out of the house and annoying the neighbours!
Published September 2003
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Synthesizing Simple Flutes
Synth Secrets
The Monty Python team once famously claimed that being able to play the flute was a simple matter of 'blowing here, and moving your hands up and down here'. But there's a lot more to it than that...
Published September 2003
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Creating A Test CD
Audio Reference Materials For Your Studio
SOS reviewers often mention their test or reference CDs — compilations of what they feel to be well-mixed, well-recorded audio, which they use to evaluate converters, monitors, and so on. But how do you go about making one yourself? We reveal all...
Published September 2003
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Virsyn Cube
Additive Soft Synth For Mac & PC
Over the last 20 years, several hardware manufacturers have tried to harness the power of additive synthesis in an accessible format. Can soft-synth designers Virsyn succeed where they didn't?
Published September 2003
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Native Instruments Vokator
Vocoder, Synth & Effects Plug-in For PC & Mac
Native Instruments' latest plug-in combines up to 1024 bands of vocoding with frequency-domain effects and a neat granular synth.
Published September 2003
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Business End
MPG Demo Reviews
Business End enables you to have your demo reviewed by a panel of producers, songwriters, musicians and managers. This month's industry panel is drawn from the MPG (Music Producer's Guild).
Published September 2003
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Demo Doctor
Reader Recordings Analysed
More of your submissions receive a healthcheck from 'Doctor' John Harris.
Published September 2003
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Cracking Under Pressure?
Leader
Editor In Chief Paul White explains why hardware is one way of reducing piracy in the music software industry.
Published September 2003
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Q. How do I compress my orchestral recordings?
I regularly make stereo location recordings of orchestras, using Cool Edit Pro for editing and mastering. If I simply...
Published September 2003