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Playback

Reader's music reviewed

This month we feature: Animal Language, Arabella, Bark Prelude, Bright Lights, Patawave Sound Project, Pierre Vincent and Steve Burgan.

Published April 2013

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The Mix Review

Commercial Productions Analysed

We examine the production of some recent hits from PSY, Mumford & Sons, Devlin and go back to 1996 classic track 'Killing Me Softy' by The Fugees.

Published April 2013

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East West/Quantum Leap Colossus

32GB Kompakt Instrument [PC/Mac]

Like Ronseal products, EWQL's Colossus is pretty much as it's described on its container, offering the user a vast 32GB sample collection supplied on eight DVD-ROMs. Size, however, isnt everything — or is it?

Published July 2005

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Yamaha S90

Weighted-action Keyboard Synth

Yamaha have taken a weighted keyboard from their latest digital pianos, added high-quality piano samples and Motif sounds, and thrown in a playback sequencer and arpeggiator, and master-keyboard facilities. Left to simmer, the S90 is the result...

Published December 2003

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Mix Rescue: Arc Pilot

Transforming Your Songs

Arc Pilot: When you’re talking about bass, it’s definitely possible to have too much of a good thing!

Published November 2014

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Avantone CK40

Stereo Capacitor Microphone

A rotatable capsule design means that making stereo recordings with the CK40 could hardly be easier — but how does it sound?

Published March 2013

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Q. Are wow and flutter key to that analogue tape sound?

I have come to the conclusion that wow and flutter are a lot more important in the sound of tape and analogue recordings than...

Published March 2013

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Waterfront Studios, Hudson NY

Studio File

We take a look inside one of the world's top studios.

Published March 2013

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Akai iMPC

Sampling Workstation App For iPad

With a long and enviable pedigree in hardware sampling and sequencing, the Akai MPC range has finally gone soft...

Published March 2013

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Steve Brown & Rumer: Recording Seasons Of My Soul

Interview | Artist & Producer

Steve Brown had never produced a record or recorded live drums before he met singer-songwriter Rumer. Half a million album sales later, her faith in the partnership has paid off.

Published March 2011

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The Mix Review

Commercial Tracks Analysed

This month tracks from Jack White, Angelique Kidjo, Paramore and our Classic Mix: I Heard It Through The Grapevine.

Published May 2015

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Totally Retro

Logic Pro Tips and Technique

Create killer sounds with Logic Pro X's Retro Synth.

Published May 2014

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Inside Track: sci‑fi movie Divergent

Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Junkie XL & Alan Meyerson

With thumbprint data security and track counts in the thousands, the scoring process for sci‑fi movie Divergent was close to science fiction itself!

Published June 2014

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Heavyocity | Evolve Mutations Bundle

Sample Library

Back in SOS October 2008, we raved about the 'high‑quality sonic weirdness' of Heavyocity's original flagship product, Evolve...

Published September 2011

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Korg KingKorg

Virtual Analogue Modelling Synthesizer

It’s named in honour of everyone’s favourite giant ape, but will Korg’s new keyboard scale the heights or be shot down in flames? Find out in our exclusive review...

Published April 2013