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Playback

Readers' Music Reviewed

More of your submissions get the once-over by the SOS editorial staff.

Published September 2007
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Choosing Studio Cable

Tips & Techniques

When it comes to cabling, it pays to have the right connections. Paul White makes the introductions.

Published February 1996
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House Music

Rediscover Your Sampling Mojo

If you're stuck in a creative rut with sample libraries, why not look for inspiration in your own home?

Published October 2007
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Darren Hayes & Justin Shave

Recording This Delicate Thing We've Made

Former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes has turned his back on major labels and hit factory songwriters to pursue his love of electronica — with help from producer Justin Shave, a vintage Fairlight and a unique computer-based instrument.

Published October 2007
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Inta Audio Opteron PC

Music Production Computer

AMD's Opteron range of CPUs are popular with musicians and ready for 64-bit computing — so how does Inta Audio's Opteron PC compare with typical Intel machines?

Published December 2004
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Rain Recording Nimbus PC

Quad Core Music Computer

This Rain Recording model is the fastest PC ever reviewed in SOS, and also one of the quietest. Let's take a closer look...

Published July 2007
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Rupert Neve Designs Portico

5042 & 5043 Dynamics Processors

We take another look at the impressive Portico range, focusing on a compressor-limiter and a unique tape-emulation processor.

Published July 2007
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Fostex DP8

Digital Switcher

Paul White tries a simple but useful digital switching system that can be used with s/PDIF or ADAT-format signals.

Published May 1998
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CPU Cores

PC Notes

If you're shopping for a new CPU, the number of processor cores it has may not be the most important factor in how well it runs your music software. Read on to find out why...

Published December 2008
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Using REX Files In Logic

Logic Notes & Techniques

You might consider the REX file to be just another format on the list of audio import options, but it can actually be used to achieve some very creative results. We take a look at what's possible.

Published August 2007
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Classic Tracks: Van Morrison ‘Moondance’

Producer: Van Morrison • Engineers: Shelly Yakus, Elliot Scheiner

On his second solo album, Van Morrison took the production reins for the first time. Manning the desk was engineer Shelly Yakus, who tells the story of recording Moondance.

Published May 2009
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Starr Labs Ztar Z7S

MIDI Controller

Fed up with the vagaries of pitch-to-MIDI guitar, but don't have time to learn to play a keyboard? The Ztar offers clean, keyboard-like MIDI from an instrument that guitar players can relate to instantly. It could be just what you need...

Published February 2011
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TC Works Spark FX Machine

SE Mac VST Wrapper Utility

TC Works' neat Mac utility allows you to turn VST plug-ins into sophisticated multi-effects combinations.

Published December 2001
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Smart Research C2

Compressor

Paul White finds he has a crush on the Smart Research C2 compressor — but at what cost?

Published March 1998
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Submersible Music Drumcore

Groove Library/Audition Engine [Mac OS X]

Featuring the performances of some of the world's best drummers, Drumcore is a software-based cross between a drum library and a custom loop-auditioning interface, allowing you to assemble rhythm tracks fast.

Published February 2005

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