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Steve Howell investigates a single-channel MIDI-CV converter.
Sampled drums may be quicker and cheaper than the real thing, but there is something special about a real drummer hitting real drums. Hugh Robjohns passes on a few ideas and tips on capturing the best possible kit sound.
To accompany this month's DIY Studio Acoustics article, we look at four useful accessories.
Learning to solder is easy, inexpensive and can save both money and frustration. Paul White makes it as painless as possible — just as long as you pick up the soldering iron by the right end!
In two minds about which multi-effects box to choose? Craig Anderton provides some helpful pointers on what features to look for during your next shopping spree.
This month's Cubase tips column focuses on one of the sequencer's most powerful but under-used features, the Logical Edit function. Paul Sellars begins a two-part explanation of its operation.
When you buy music software, you're not paying for a physical object, but a licence that resides on a small plastic key. How can you protect your investment, and what happens if something goes wrong?
Apple renewed their commitment to music this month, both for those who listen to it and those who create it. We examine the latest developments, and take a more detailed look at the new iMac, which could offer enough power to be considered more than just an entry-level machine.
Have you ever had a VST plug-in 'go missing' when you've installed an update, or conflict with another that's been newly added to your system? PC Notes explains why it happens and offers some solutions.
Controlling your synth's dynamics using MIDI, rather than audio plug-ins, can offer you greater flexibility and good results. Here's how you do it.
We explore a cunning workaround to enhance Ableton Live's already powerful 'Follow Actions' feature.
French synth experts Arturia get their groove on with a hybrid software/hardware drum machine. Zut alors!
The Eon range of portable powered speakers evolves further, with new styling, improved output, and more besides.
What better place to start building your mix than the kick-drum and bass parts? Get them to work well together and you’re on your way to a good mix...
With API’s 500-series 'Lunchbox' format becoming ever more popular, it was almost inevitable that someone would try to improve on the standard...
The Little Lanilei Rotary Wave is an ingenious attempt to offer the sound of a real rotary speaker system in a compact and...
The Command 8 and Icon have revitalised the affordable and the professional ends of Digidesign's controller range. Now Digi have turned their attention to the middle of the market, with a replacement for their tried and tested Control 24.
The DI box is a crucial but often-overlooked part of many signal chains — and, as we found out, it really is worth investing in quality.
Reason 4 may be nearly upon us, but there's still plenty of experimenting to be done in version 3 - creating your own effects devices, for example...