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Classic Tracks: Duran Duran 'The Reflex'

Producers: Duran Duran, Alex Sadkin, Ian Little • Engineers: Phil Thornalley, Pete Schwier

When Duran Duran began work on their third album in 1983, they were already one of the biggest bands in the world — and with eight months of studio time and half a million pounds spent, huge expectations surrounded Seven And The Ragged Tiger...

Published July 2004
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Crosstalk

Your Correspondence

Replies to a few more of your letters, emails, and faxes.

Published July 2004
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Cubase's Key Editor

Cubase Tips & Techniques

The Key Editor is a seemingly straightforward MIDI editor, yet under its surface lie a number of features that can really speed up your editing tasks. We explain, as well as reporting on the new version 2.2 Cubase update.

Published July 2004
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Steinberg Cubase System 4

USB Interface & Recording Software [Mac/PC]

Buying your hardware and software from the same manufacturer is usually a good bet for hassle-free recording. Steinberg's latest package bundles their Cubase SL 2 sequencer with a four-in, four-out USB interface.

Published July 2004
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Demo Doctor

Readers' Own Recordings Diagnosed

Think your music is good? Read the good Doctor's track analysis of their good and bad points...

Published July 2004
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Disco DSP Vertigo 2.0

Resynthesizing Additive Soft Synth [Windows]

Disco DSP's additive synth plug-in offers both high-quality resynthesis, with up to 256 partials per note, and a novel 'spectral display' for editing your sounds.

Published July 2004
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Digidesign Command 8

DAW Control Surface

With fader controllers, you often have a choice of buying something dedicated to one software package, or selecting a generic unit that gives versatility at the cost of tight integration. Digidesign's Command 8 aims to offer the best of both worlds.

Published July 2004
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FXpansion VST To RTAS Adapter

Plug-in Format Adapter [Mac OS X/Win XP]

As the name suggests, FXpansion's utility allows VST effects and Instruments to be used in Pro Tools, but how well does it really work?

Published July 2004
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Learn It Well

Leader

So you think missing a lecture of your music tech course won't harm your career prospects? Read on...

Published July 2004
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Logic's Aux Object

Logic Tips & Techniques

The Aux object might seem a little arcane, but it's the key to a variety of useful Environment workarounds.

Published July 2004
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Focusrite Liquid Channel

Recording Channel

Combining Focusrite's cutting-edge preamplification and A-D conversion with Sintefex's pioneering convolution technology, the Liquid Channel can mimic the most celebrated mic preamps and compressors ever designed. Could this be the only voice channel you'll ever need?

Published July 2004
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Mission Pro SM6A

Active Nearfield Monitors

Although perhaps better known as a leading UK manufacturer of hi-fi speakers, Mission have now launched their first active nearfield specifically designed for studio use.

Published July 2004
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MOTU 828 MkII

Firewire Audio Interface [Mac/PC]

Three years ago, Mark Of The Unicorn were the first manufacturer to bring out a working Firewire interface. Now, they've replaced the 828 with a MkII version offering high sample-rate recording, more flexible clocking, MIDI I/O and better metering — and, what's more, they've cut the price.

Published July 2004
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Korg Legacy Collection (Part 2)

Virtual Instrument / Hardware Controller

In the second part of our coverage of Korg's new collection of software instruments, we turn our attention to the virtual MS20, and the MS20-shaped hardware controller. Just how well do these renditions compare to the original?

Published July 2004
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Clavia Nord Modular G2

Software-controlled Modular Synth

The Nord Modular offered a classic blend of flexible software and well-designed hardware in 1998. But can the improved G2 keep up with the soft synths of 2004?

Published July 2004
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Pro Tools v6.4 Update

Pro Tools Tips & Techniques

PT version 6.4 comes with some surprising and long-awaited new features.

Published July 2004
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Longhorn & Harbal

PC Notes

The Harbal EQ-matching program benefits from some worthwhile tweaks. We report them, and discuss some new information about Longhorn: the next incarnation of the Windows OS.

Published July 2004
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PC Music Freeware Roundup

PC Musician

Thanks to the Internet and the generosity of talented programmers all over the world, it's possible to assemble a PC music software suite for no money at all. We round up some of the best download sites and freebie programs.

Published July 2004
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Q. How can I resolve an IRQ conflict?

My PC uses an Abit KR7A-133 motherboard running an Athlon Thoroughbred XP 2400 processor with 1GB of RAM. My motherboard manual says PCI 4 shares an IRQ with the two USB ports, and that PCI 1 shares with the AGP. My Audiophile currently has an IRQ to itself and so I'm not touching it. However, I need the TC Powercore to not share an IRQ. If anyone can explain what to do, I'd really appreciate it.

Published July 2004
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Q. How do I take care of my valve mic?

I've just got hold of an Oktava valve mic. Having not used one before, I was wondering if there are any general rules or guidelines I should be aware of when using valve mics?

Published July 2004

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