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An accomplished sequencer such as Digital Performer certainly allows its users to push the envelope when it comes to sophisticated music and sound production, but it should also act as a sketchpad, facilitating composition and musical experimentation. We take a look at what DP can offer in this area.
In a busy recording studio, no-one wants to be hanging around while you duplicate individual tracks or try to locate 'take six'. Here we lift the lid on some essential session-smoothing tips and techniques.
Can you recommend products suitable for the European power grid that can be used to clean up the power signal and ground loops?
What's the best way to get rid of tom ring (a ringing noise after the tom is hit) picked up by the tom mics on a recording...
Even with the subwoofer turned down a bit, the amount of boomy low bass was incredible and pushed the other frequencies to the back. Do you have any tips on how to prevent this from happening?
I'm having some problems with MIDI routing. I'm in the process of setting up a Yamaha RM1X sequencer, Alesis Micron and...
I'm looking to acoustically treat my home studio primarily for recording vocals. I've heard that putting acoustic foam...
The new Combinator device can solve Reason problems you didn't even realise you had. We elaborate, as well as offering news and tips...
Queens Of The Stone Age's fourth album Lullabies To Paralyze has cemented their position as the biggest and most exciting rock band in the world. Engineer and co-producer Joe Barresi describes the combination of old-school technique and far-out experiment that went into its making.
Three sample libraries get the aural review treatment from the SOS samplists: Stylus RMX SAGE Expanders***** VSL Opus 2 ***** Drum Werks Volume 5****
From simple beginnings as an offshoot of an electronics project, RME have established themselves as well-respected soundcard and recording interface manufacturers whose products usually offer that bit more than those of their competitors. We talk to their head of development about their recent innovations.
Reason's Combinator device isn't all about creating new sound sources and storing live setups — it also provides the means to build new and imaginative effects units.
The performance of Samson's new project-studio speakers shifts up a gear courtesy of brand-new ribbon-tweeter technology.
A new set of small-diaphragm mics offers solid and versatile performance at a fiercely competitive price.
Sonar LE appears, we find a utility that lets you zoom with a mouse wheel, and Project 5 slightly changes direction...
One man is on a quest for the perfect all-in-one computer controller.
Using a combination of dummy load and speaker simulator lets you record your favourite valve guitar amp at full tilt without disturbing your neighbours. The trouble is, none of the designs so far have managed to sound close enough to a real speaker. Could this be the one that finally nails it?
Producing great drum parts can be quicker, easier, and more fun with the dedicated facilities Sonar 4 provides. We explain.
The SOS team return to Cambridge, turning another home studio upside down in search of improved vocal and guitar sounds.