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Synthesizing Strings: String Machines
Synth Secrets
Analogue synths can't synthesize every sound, but the attempts made to replicate the sound of orchestral strings were so successful that so-called string machines became much-loved instruments in their own right. We begin a voyage into the world of synthesized strings...
Published February 2003
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Cakewalk Project 5 v2
Virtual Studio [Windows]
Cakewalk have rethought their Project 5 loop-sequencing application, adding features such as audio recording and a Groove Matrix for triggering patterns live — not to mention a virtual Roland sound module and a powerful new synth.
Published July 2005
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G-Force M-Tron Pro
Sample Library [Mac / PC]
The successor to G-Forces popular M-Tron instrument brings dual layers and subtractive synthesis to the Mellotron party — but also manages to keep authenticity firmly in mind...
Published February 2009
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Dan Dean Solo Instruments: Brass, Woodwinds, Strings
Sample Library
• Solo Brass **** • Solo Woodwinds ***** • Solo Strings ***
Published April 2003
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Earthworks DK25/R
Drum Microphone Kit
This new set of high-resolution drum mics is also versatile enough for many general recording tasks.
Published October 2005
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Sounding Off: Not Convinced About Surround Sound
Matt Bell
The combined might of the record industry is currently behind the attempt to persuade us that surround is the next big thing - but many of us still remain to be convinced...
Published January 2003
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Managing Audio Plug-ins In Digital Performer
Digital Performer Notes & Techniques
DP supports a wide range of plug-in and virtual instrument formats, which is great for flexibility and variety but sometimes not so good when it comes to trouble-free operation. We explain how to take the pain out of plug-in management.
Published October 2007
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Ableton Live Suite 8
Digital Audio Workstation [Mac/PC]
The challenge was to add yet more features to Live without compromising its legendary ease of use. Have Ableton succeeded?
Published June 2009
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Track Freezing In Ableton Live
Ableton Live Notes & Techniques
Track freezing makes it possible to create much larger projects, and collaborate with other Live users who have different plug-ins, all without cramping your style.
Published November 2007
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Classic Tracks: Stevie Wonder 'Pastime Paradise'
Producer: Stevie Wonder • Engineers: Gary Olazabal, John Fischbach
Epic in every sense of the word — unning to 21 songs, involving more than 120 musicians and taking almost two years to complete — Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key Of Life was in many ways the high-point of an already illustrious career. This is the story of how it was created.
Published December 2007
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Mixing Programmed & Real Instruments Successfully
Sound Advice
You might be a virtuoso instrumentalist and a dab hand at programming, but can you get the two skills to work together? Sam Inglis offers some tips.
Published September 2001
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Ron Mulholland
Readerzone
Like many other musicians, the impact of modern computer-recording technology brought a huge step forward in the quality Ron could achieve with his home studio setup...
Published December 2002
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Dan Dean Brass Ensembles
Sample Library
An awful lot of blowing went into Dan Dean's new orchestral release - but is this the wind of change, or just a great deal of hot air?
Published February 2003
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Kenton Plugstation Modular Hosting System For Yamaha PLG Synthesis Cards
Yamaha's PLG-series synth expansion cards have proved hugely popular among owners of their synths and soundcards, but a new product from Kenton allows up to four of them to be used independently - and with improved sound quality. Martin Walker checks out the Plugstation.
Published August 2001
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GarageBand 2, PowerBooks & iPods
Apple Notes
Although intended as an entry-level application to introduce new people to computer-based music making, Apple's GarageBand has received acclaim from beginners and professionals alike. We look at version 2, which adds score editing, multitrack audio recording, and more...
Published May 2005
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Emu Vintage Pro
Sample-based Vintage Keyboard Module
10 years on from the Vintage Keys module, Emu are looking to repeat its success, this time with 128-note polyphony, 32 MIDI channels and 32MB of sample ROM. But is it a fine Vintage, or past its best?
Published April 2003