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Digidesign have given the most affordable interface in their Pro Tools range a makeover, with a new case, new preamps and some additional features.
These new speakers from M&K let you switch between reflex and infinite-baffle designs on a whim.
We explore the relevance of User accounts and the vital contents of the Windows Documents and Settings folder.
We've got news of some interesting new plug-ins this month, and the solution to one of those software compatibility problems that can drive you bananas...
If you've had enough of chasing a mouse around your desk, there are many other ways of controlling the on-screen pointer of your music software. We examine some options.
If you want to artificially extend your instrument samples, or make entire backing tracks from one rhythmic snippet, you'll need to know about looping and time-stretching. And then there's keygrouping... We explain these fundamental sampling processes, and more.
We test two hot new plug-ins: Camel Audio's Camel Space (PC VST & Mac OS X AU) and TC Electronic's DVR2 (Mac/PC Powercore).
One of the most exciting and unexpected new features unveiled in Digital Performer 4.6 is V-Racks, and, like many of the best things in life, it's something you probably didn't realise you needed until it came along...
Once again, there's a bumper crop of news from Digi-world to report, including the long-awaited jump to version 7 of Pro Tools.
I'm just about to set up a studio in a room of my house and I was wondering if you have any tips on where to put everything...
There can't be many Pro Tools users left who have not had to invest in an iLok key in order to run their favourite plug-ins. But did you know that you can insure, transfer and even buy and sell iLok plug-in licences electronically? Find out more...
I've read some conflicting opinions about the Mellotron. Surely if tape loops are used, the sound would sustain indefinitely. Can you put the record straight?
I own a Focusrite Liquid Channel (which is great!) and would like to connect it to my MOTU 828's digital input...
When I plug my guitar into my 16-track and send the same signal to two channels, if I pan both channels to the middle it sounds louder. Why?
In the recent TV ad campaign for Marks & Spencer, they use the Electric Light Orchestra track 'Mr Blue Sky'. There's a distinctive robotic vocal sound in it that I am curious about. How was it made?
ReBirth is dead. Long live ReBirth! We discuss the decision to discontinue this pioneering software and discover how Reason users can keep its spirit alive.
I was working with a group who have a wind player in their line-up. When it came to the clarinet I just could not get a signal that would cut through the mix, despite using a second mic. Any suggestions?
When the version number's most significant digit increments, you know something big is going to happen — what's inside Version 5?
We check out the latest sample libraries on the block: Reason Drum Kits • Beats Working In Cuba • The Giovani Edition
The capsule within this microphone has a diaphragm coated with titanium, rather than the usual gold. We find out whether it makes any sonic difference...