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Demo Doctor
Reader Recordings Diagnosed
More readers' recordings given the once-over by resident audio doctor, John Harris.
Published July 2003
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Echo Indigo
PCMCIA Headphone Output For Laptop Computers
Your laptop computer probably already has a headphone output — but does it offer low-latency 24-bit ASIO, GSIF, MME, Direct Sound and Core Audio drivers? Echo's Indigo does.
Published July 2003
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What Mic Should I Buy First?
Sound Advice
We answer one of the most common queries from those just starting out with home recording.
Published July 2003
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FMR Really Nice Preamp
Mic Preamp
FMR's dual-channel mic preamp offers a transparent sound at a project-studio price.
Published July 2003
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Will Gregory: Recording Black Cherry
Goldfrapp
It seems that almost everyone who's heard Goldfrapp's debut album Felt Mountain has fallen under their spell. Now the duo have returned with a second, Black Cherry, and a harder, synth-based sound.
Published July 2003
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Hammond B3
Modelled Electromechanical Tonewheel Organ
Synthesized, sampled, or modelled, the Hammond B3 tonewheel organ has inspired many imitations over the years. Now, for 15 thousand pounds, you can own Hammond's attempt at recreating the original. How close have they come?
Published July 2003
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Recording Solomon Burke's Don't Give Up On Me
S Husky Hoskulds
The success of soul legend Solomon Burke's comeback album is a testament to the virtues of keeping things simple in the studio.
Published July 2003
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Too Many Hooks Spoil The Broth
Leader
There are very few hit records or classic albums that couldn't have been made using 24 tracks or less. These days, with virtual tracks at our disposal, alternative takes cost us nothing...
Published July 2003
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Making Waves Studio
Loop-based Music Production Software [Windows]
Making Waves have been developing their eponymous looping software to include new features such as VST Instrument support and high sample-rate recording, while retaining its core virtues of simplicity and low hardware requirements.
Published July 2003
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Identifying & Solving Mains Supply Problems
In The Mains
Most of us never have trouble with the electricity in our studios — but as with everything we take for granted, fixing problems can be difficult when they do arise. We look at some of the main problems and solutions.
Published July 2003
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Construct Your Own Logic Matrix Sequencer
Logic Tips & Techniques
Re-live the hardware of the early synth pioneers, as we show you how to construct your very own matrix sequencer in the Environment.
Published July 2003
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MuskaBeatz: Chad Muska & Dave Roen
Recording Rappers In The SoHo Grand Hotel
A gaggle of famous MCs, a star of the extreme sports world, and a laptop recording setup in a hotel bedroom: could the MuskaBeatz project show the way ahead for rap music?
Published July 2003
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Synapse Audio Orion Platinum
Software Studio [Windows]
Synapse Audio's Orion is now supplied platinum-coated and, with only a modest price rise over the Pro version, is also available in a cardboard box.
Published July 2003
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Use Old Computers As Stand-alone FX & Instrument Racks
PC Notes
We offer a few suggestions about using your old computers as stand-alone effects and virtual instrument racks, and look at a utility to remap incoming MIDI velocities.
Published July 2003
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Eliminating PC Audio Glitches
PC Musician
Few things are more frustrating than unwanted clicks and pops in your recorded audio. But what are the main causes, and how can they be eliminated?
Published July 2003
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The Sound Guy: SFX Machine RT
Plug-In Folder
This Adobe Premiere plug-in has now been ported to two different real-time plug-in formats: VST (for Mac OS 9, OS X and Windows) and Apple's new Audio Unit standard (for OS X).
Published July 2003
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Freeze Tracks; AUs; Audio Hijack Pro; Rax
Digital Performer Notes
More on DP4 and OS X, including the new 'Freeze Tracks' feature...
Published July 2003
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Apple 17-Inch Powerbook
Laptop Computer
With the largest screen ever featured on a portable computer, Apple's flagship laptop would be tempting even if it didn't offer lots of musician-friendly features such as versatile connectivity and quiet operation...
Published July 2003
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Digital Audio Clocking In Pro Tools
Pro Tools Tips & Techniques
The subject of clocking in digital audio systems is often a hazy area of understanding among us users, perhaps because we've been turned off by propellerheads who love arguing about it. Here's what you need to know in Pro Tools from a practical angle.
Published July 2003