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Creating Reverse Reverb
Tips & Tricks
Paul White conjures up a nostalgic tape effect using an MIDI + Audio sequencer.
Published December 1998
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STEVE LEVINE: Recording The Honeyz 'Finally Found'
Interview | Producer
The Honeyz are a new R&B act, but behind the smash success of their debut single 'Finally Found' sits a familiar figure — Culture Club producer Steve Levine. Matt Bell dissects the track, and finds out how it was put together in Steve's compact digital home studio.
Published December 1998
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CRAIG LEON: Recording The New Blondie Album
Interview | Producer
More than 15 years after the release of their last album The Hunter, the four original members of Blondie are about to make a comeback with a brand-new album due out early in the new year. Long-time friend and producer Craig Leon tells Sue Sillitoe how this latest offering was recorded.
Published December 1998
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Creative Sampling: Part 1
Tips & Techniques
These days, samplers are the electronic musician's bread and butter — but they need not be used in commonplace ways. In the first part of a short series, Nicholas Rowland looks at ways to spice up your tracks with samples from unusual sources.
Published December 1998
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DirectX; Music On The Internet
PC Notes
Martin Walker explores the pros and cons of different soundcard drivers, fixes a problem with his IRQs, and still finds time to read a couple of books as well.
Published December 1998
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Alesis Q20
Stereo Multi-effects Unit
Paul White meets the latest version of Alesis' Quadraverb concept, and finds it respendent with 20-bit I/O, improved digital and analogue interfacing, and a proper internal PSU.
Published December 1998
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Daniel Miller
Celebrating 20 Years Of Mute Records
Boss of the highly successful and determindly independent Mute Records, Daniel Miller is one of the UK music industry's unsung stars. Bill Bruce celebrates 20 years of Mute with the man himself, looking back on such highlights as his work with Depeche Mode — and takes a rare tour of Miller's superb home studio.
Published December 1998
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Electronic Cow; Softjee; Devil Studio; Easy Beat
Atari Notes
Electronic Cow programs are moovin' on up, and French company Softjee have got UK distribution for their range of software. Derek Johnson checks out the Atari action.
Published December 1998
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JOHN O'CONNOR: From 'Star Trekkin' To King Of The Hill
Interview | Composer
John O'Connor said farewell to the UK music business with the million-selling single 'Star Trekkin'. Paul Tingen tracks him down at his new home in America, where he is one of the principal composers for the cartoon King Of The Hill, as well as a successful recording artist in his own right.
Published December 1998
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Sound Manager
Apple Notes
As it was, as it is, and as it may be. Martin Russ looks ahead to where musical Macs may be going.
Published December 1998
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Synthesizer Sites
Net Notes
Paul Nagle takes the helm this month in our new regular feature on music and recording resources on the internet, highlighting sites devoted to synthesizers old and new, and finding an essential download for owners of the Roland VS880.
Published December 1998
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20 Tips On Using Microphones
Tips & Tricks
It doesn't matter how good the microphone, put it in the wrong place and you might as well be using cocoa tins and string. Hugh Robjohns shares some of his top tips...
Published December 1998
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Boss DR202
DR Groove Rhythm Machine
Dedicated rhythm machine are very much back in fashion, and the new Boss DR202 offers an impressive specification at a budget price. Chris Carter investigates its qualifications.
Published December 1998
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Digitech 2120
Artist Guitar Preamp/Effects Processor
It's small, beautifully formed, shows a fondness for purple and claims to be an 'Artist'. John Walden finds out whether Digitech's new guitar preamp/effects processor sounds fit for a Prince.
Published December 1998
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Koblo Vibra 9000
Software Synth
Derek Johnson and Debbie Poyser explore a well -specified virtual monosynth from newcomers Koblo.
Published December 1998
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Measuring PC Hard Drive Audio Recording Performance
Tips & Tricks
What's the best way to set up you PC's hard drive for digital audio recording? Useful statistics can be hard to come by, so Martin Walker runs his own tests.
Published December 1998
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Ensoniq ASRX Pro
Resampling Production Studio
The ASRX, Ensoniq's entry into the world of all-in-one sampling and sequencing workstations, has just received a major upgrade and a fresh lick of paint. Chris Carter finds out whether the improvements justify its new 'Pro' label.
Published December 1998
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Korg DW8000 [Retrozone]
Keyboard Synthesizer
Paul Ward reintroduces an instrument now widely neglected on account of its 'digital' tag, and argues that it still has much to recommend it.
Published December 1998
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Making The Transition To Computer-based Digital Recording: Part 1
Tips & Techniques
Paul Wiffen has been introducing people to digital audio on computers in one form or another for 10 years now, but sees people falling into the same old traps time and time again. In the first part of a short series he explains the importance of making the right decisions before you buy a new system.
Published December 1998