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Blue Sky provide their innovative speaker technology, first seen in the Sky System One, in a new and more compact system.
We test this entry-level mixer for simple recording and monitoring tasks.
Paul White tries out AKG's versatile new back-electret, fixed cardioid microphone.
In the last year SOS has reviewed no less than 10 examples of the new breed of so-called 'Voice Channels', promising a one-box solution to high quality vocal recordings. Derek Johnson & Debbie Poyser present a brief guide to the models we've looked at, to help you decide which you should go for.
What exactly is a modular synth? How slow is a slow release? How can I wire my 32:8:2 analogue desk to a 16-track recorder? How can I compensate for a lack of phase-reversal and EQ bypass controls on my mixer? Why do some bass notes have more 'punch' than others? Is there a problem with inputs on the Roland VS2480? Should I buy a DI box or a channel strip? Should EQ or compression be applied first? What is the advantage of recording with a higher resolution, as opposed to a higher sampling rate? Can I run V-Producer via OMS?
The totally software studio, with sound quality at least as good as that offered by studio hardware, is now more feasible than ever before. But what are the factors to consider if you're going to go completely 'soft'?
Digidesign have given the most affordable interface in their Pro Tools range a makeover, with a new case, new preamps and some additional features.
Despite their success in most other areas of music technology, mixers have never been Alesis' strong suit. With their new compact model, Paul White thinks that they may just have come up trumps.
High-quality mic recordings and PC soundcards don't normaly go together all that well, but this could be about to change with Aardvark's new audiophile breakout box.
Paul White clocks on for a shift in Focusrite's Tone Factory, the first of the company's new low-cost Platinum range of processors, and discovers the anarchic side of Focusrite.
This new set of high-resolution drum mics is also versatile enough for many general recording tasks.
This new Vocalist has been designed to be easier to use than ever. Martin Walker sings up a storm in three-part harmony...
The Platinum Voicemaster Pro updates the original Voicemaster concept, adding new features as well as design improvements.
Two classic designs — the 610 preamp and LA2A compressor — are combined for the first time in this attractive new reissue.
Have Roland finally outgunned Akai's renowned MPC series in the battle for the hip-hop market?
Hammond's 'New B3' was the best-ever digital emulation of an electro-mechanical organ, but at over £15,000 it didn't come cheap. Fortunately, the XK3 puts the New B3's sound engine into a much more affordable package...
Roland's entry into the market for mid-priced digital mixers introduces some interesting innovations, including the separation of the control surface from the inputs and the processing rack. Hugh Robjohns puts it to the test.