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There's more to Prologue than its presets — and it doesn't take long to create some excellent and unique patches.
The days are getting longer and Spring is definitely springing, but with so many exciting product announcements recently — including Digital Performer 6 — DP users might well feel like it's Christmas all over again.
Intrusive sibilants can ruin an otherwise good-sounding vocal track, and conventional de-essers are often of limited use. Can Eiosis's radical new design do any better?
We catch up with the latest instalments in the eagerly awaited 'Play' series of sample libraries.
Is this the ultimate recording solution for fans of the classic Fender tube sound?
Re-amping is an old technique that allows the producer to keep his or her options open in regard to electric guitar or bass sounds until the last minute.
Aided by its memorable video and starring role in an iPod ad, Feist's '1234' has been a refreshingly different worldwide hit. Renaud Letang was behind the (vintage) desk during the recording and mixing sessions.
Mackie have updated their popular control-surface system. We find out what's new.
Logic's Hyper Editor is a powerful way of creating and manipulating MIDI data, but it's often overlooked. We give you the low-down in this advanced workshop, and suggest some ways of using the Hyper Editor in your music.
The new Artist series brings Euphonix's innovative EuCon technology to the project studio market. Does the MC Mix put existing fader controllers in the shade?
We help a home recordist on a budget to add that elusive polish to his jazz-trio recordings.
With software samplers playing such a crucial role in many modern styles of music production, competition amongst the major players is hotter than ever. Does MOTU's redesigned MachFive 2 have what it takes?
Vista's now a year old — but is it loved or loathed by musicians?
More of your tracks get the aural objectivity test from the SOS crew. Sponsored by www.breed-media.co.uk
Phase interactions are well known for their ability to destructively interfere with recorded signals, but an understanding of the process can turn it into one of the most powerful creative tools available to you.
Here are links to the audio files from APRIL 2008's MIX RESCUE article, for those readers who buy the magazine from the newsagent/bookstore and don't wish to type in all the long filenames.
I'm seeing more and more new units for the API Lunchbox. Why is this, and what's so special about the format?
The focus is on better project management in this month's Pro Tools workshop, as we explain the advantages of using template Sessions, and look at some tools that can help you avoid data loss.
Referring to your article in Q&A from SOS January 2007, regarding a basic home recording setup, can you connect the Yamaha MG102C, which you suggest, to a PC directly? If so, how?