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Atari Notes

The Atari ST is more than 10 years old, but its high suitability for music and the enthusiastic support of users means that it's still going strong. Derek Johnson takes a look at some current software, reflects on some older software available at bargain second-hand prices, and reveals those all-important Atari Show dates.

Published April 1997
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Beyer Blueprint A75

Stereo Amplifier

An amp is an amp is an amp... but Paul White finds himself vexed by such eternal verities.

Published April 1997
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Beyer MCE84

Back-electret Capacitor Mic

A back-electret mic that doesn't need phantom power; Hugh Robjohns won't be calling the ghostbusters...

Published April 1997
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Cheetah MD16

Drum Machine (Retro)

The best drum machine ever? Staunch admirer Nicholas Rowland leaps to the defence of the long-neglected Cheetah MD16.

Published April 1997
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Ensoniq Boom

Professional Effects Processor

Ensoniq seem determined to break into the big-league effects market with their highly specified 24-bit DP Pro. Paul White investigates.

Published April 1997
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Groove Tubes A-series

Valve Microphones

They may look the same as their predecessors, but inside the a-version of Groove Tubes' mics is a new set of circuitry. Paul White's feelin' groovy..

Published March 1997
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Orgon Systems Energiser

Analogue Synthesizer

The British-made single-oscillator monosynth is unashamedly retro in both its knob-laden styling and its lack of MIDI. Paul Nagle gets orgon-ised.

Published March 1997
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Roland JP8000

Analogue Modelling synthesizer

When Roland announce a new synth, endowed with a new breed of synthesis, it's time to sit up and take notice. The 'Analogue Modelling' JP8000 appears to offer the power and flexibility of digital control applied to analogue-type sounds. Can it be too good to be true? Paul Ward tries to stop tweaking long enough to tell us.

Published March 1997
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Roland MC8

Microcomposer (Retro)

Roland's MC8 began electronic music's move away from the limited compositional scope of the analogue sequencer, and left its stamp on some of the seminal pop of the 1980s. Chris and Cosey's Chris Carter, a pioneering MC8 user himself , fires up the 20 candles on the MC8's birthday cake...

Published March 1997
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Roland Sound Canvas SC88

Pro GM Sound Module

Roland's SC88 could be described as a Rolls-Royce in the world of General MIDI sound modules. So is the new upgraded SC88 Pro a luxurious stretch limo complete with mini-bar and luxuriant walnut veneer? Derek Johnson dons his chauffeur's cap and takes it for a drive...

Published March 1997
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Samson Q5

Headphone Amplifier

If you can keep your head when all around you are loosing theirs, the chances are you're not monitoring loud enough! Paul White listens in on Samson's Q5 headphone amp.

Published March 1997
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Soundtracs Topaz 14:4

4-buss Compact Mixer

Steve Brodie checks out Soundtracs' latest addition to the increasingly-crowded compact mixer market.

Published March 1997
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TL Audio Crimson C3021

Tube Compressor

Paul White studio tests the Crimson C3021 to see how favourably it compares with its indigo counterparts.

Published March 1997
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Turtle Beach Systems Multisound Pinnacle & Fiji

PC Soundcards

Turtle Beach have a reputation for producing some of the best PC soundcards available, and the new loftily-named Multisound Pinnacle and Fiji cards have been eagerly awaited since their predecessors, the high-spec Tahiti and Multisound Classic cards, were discontinued. Janet Harniman-Cook scales new heights...

Published March 1997
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Alesis Nano Compressor

Stereo Compressor/Limiter

Paul White plugs in the smallest compressor he has ever encountered, and finds that there's nothing small about the sound.

Published March 1997
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Vestax HDRV8

8-track Hard Disk Recorder

If you're looking for 8-track hard disk recording in a hardware unit that behaves just like a tape recorder, but with all the benefits of digital recording, you owe it to yourself to check out the Vestax HDRV8. Paul Wiffen reminds you that you should never judge a book by its title.

Published March 1997
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Westlake BBSM4

Nearfield Monitors

Paul White finds that all things bright are not necessarily beautiful.

Published March 1997
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Yamaha Rev500

Reverb Processor

The modest £399 price tag on Yamaha's latest dedicated reverb belies the quality and controllability the unit offers. Hugh Robjohns thinks it's up there with the best.

Published March 1997
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BUTCVIG: Nevermind The Garbage

Interview | Producer

Butch Vig came to fame for his work on the seminal Nirvana album Nevermind, going on to make a name for himself in post-punk indie production. Now he's hit the big time as both artist and producer, as part of internationally-successful band Garbage. Richard Buskin caught up with him to talk about roots, reincarnation, and rubbish...

Published March 1997
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Buying Budget Gear

Feature | Tips & Tricks

With so many low-cost recording products coming onto the market every month, you may be tempted to ask what, if anything, is to be gained by buying more expensive models. Paul White attempts to answer.

Published March 1997

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