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Synapse Audio Orion Platinum
Software Studio [Windows]
Synapse Audio's Orion is now supplied platinum-coated and, with only a modest price rise over the Pro version, is also available in a cardboard box.
Published July 2003
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DP Audio Production Tricks
Digital Performer Notes & Techniques
DP offers an excellent environment for working with the little pieces of 'ear candy', such as filtered drops, beat-mangled breaks and reversed audio phrases, that can make such an impact in pop and electronica production. We look at some of the techniques involved.
Published June 2008
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Cakewalk Pro Audio v4.01
Sequencing Software
With the addition of digital audio, version 4.0 of this popular, PC-based sequencing package isn't so much a cake as a chocolate gateau. Janet Harniman-Cook takes a walk in the Black Forest...
Published June 1996
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Yamaha GS1 & DX1: The Birth, Rise & Further Rise Of FM Synthesis [Retrozone]
Sounds Of The '80s: Part 1
Although FM synthesis has its roots in the sixties, the instruments that popularised it were to dominate the synth scene of the eighties. Gordon Reid uncovers the origins of FM and charts its rise to fame from its unlikely beginings in academic research in the USA.
Published August 2001
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Cakewalk Sonar 5
MIDI + Audio Sequencer [Windows]
The new version 5 sees Cakewalk's Sonar becoming a more complete production package than ever, with the addition of new synths, a convolution reverb, 64-bit support and Roland's celebrated Variphrase vocal processing technology.
Published December 2005
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Cakewalk Dimension Pro
Software Synth & Sampler [Mac OS X/Win XP]
Cakewalk have taken the workhorse soft synth that was bundled with their Project 5 loop sequencer, put the sound library on steroids and made it available as a separate product on both Mac and PC.
Published May 2006
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Terratec Axon AX100 MkII
MIDI Guitar System
Take Blue Chip's advanced Axon MIDI guitar system, bundle it with new editing software and a Terratec soundcard, and you have the Axon AX100. We strum its sounds and test its triggering...
Published May 2006
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M-Audio Luna
Capacitor Microphone
This affordable large-diaphragm cardioid mic benefits from an open sound with a hint of transformer warmth.
Published March 2004
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Customise Kontakt Patches | How To Create Scripts In NI Kontakt, Part 1
Primer
The key to unlocking the power of Native Instruments Kontakt sampler lies in its Script Processor. Take advantage of this powerful feature to customise your Kontakt patches any way you like.
Published July 2010
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Making The Most Of Your Emu Proteus: Part 1
Tips & Techniques
In the first of a 2-Part series, Paul Farrer offers some hints and tips for improving the sounds you can coax from Emu's popular Proteus range.
Published September 1995
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Arif Mardin: Producer
From Aretha Franklin to Norah Jones
Arif Mardin has engineered and produced an incredible array of classic records from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Diana Ross, the Bee Gees and Barbra Streisand — yet the runaway success of his recent work with Norah Jones threatens to overshadow even these achievements.
Published July 2004
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Tucker Martine: Recording The Decemberists' The King Is Dead
Inside Track | Secrets Of The Mix Engineers
With a little help from producer/engineer Tucker Martine, the Decemberists' latest album went from barn to barnstormer...
Published May 2011
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Peter Cobbin: Recording Music For The King's Speech
Interview | Composer
Oscar-winning drama The King's Speech tells the poignant story of King George VI's struggle to talk in public. What better way to record the soundtrack than with a microphone built for George VI himself?
Published May 2011
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Roni Size: Creating New Forms 2
Drum & Bass
Roni Size's New Forms revolutionised electronic music. Ten years on, he's returned to his classic album with a fresh perspective.
Published May 2008
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ART Voice Channel
Vocal Recording Channel & USB Audio Interface
This budget recording strip is certainly a jack of all trades, delivering a huge feature set for the price — but does it offer quality as well as quantity?
Published July 2009
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Classic Tracks: REM ‘Radio Free Europe’
Producers: REM, Mitch Easter, Don Dixon
REMs first single wasnt just an embryonic form of the style and sound that would later make them so successful, it was also a gem of the American new wave. But it took a long time coming...
Published November 2009
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Inside Track: Tinchy Stryder 'Number One'
Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Fraser T Smith
Producer and songwriter Fraser T Smith has made the unlikely journey from prog rock to grime. With Tinchy Stryder, his broad experience has paid off in the shape of three massive hit singles.
Published November 2009
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Bruce Swedien: Recording Michael Jackson
Legendary engineer on Thriller
Bruce Swedien has been the engineer of choice for Michael Jackson and his producer Quincy Jones, among many others. In a rare interview, he lays bare the techniques behind some of the superstars biggest hits.
Published November 2009
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Jay Graydon
Musician & Producer
The 'producers' producer', the 'guitarists' guitarist': Jay Graydon is back, with a new album and a renewed hunger for success. Always the consummate studio craftsman, when he talks technique, it's worth listening...
Published December 2001