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Digidesign Pro Tools 6
Audio + MIDI Recording Software
The major audio and MIDI recording applications are slowly migrating to Mac OS X, and the latest to arrive is Digidesign's Pro Tools. The upgrade also introduces powerful new project management features, Groove Template functionality and a more powerful LE version.
Published May 2003
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Improving The Sound Of Your Reverb
Tips & Tricks
Paul White goes into economy mode and tries to coax an extra degree of realism out of a budget studio reverb unit.
Published August 1996
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Spirit 324
Live Digital Mixing Console
Combining their vast live sound experience with the success of their 328 digital mixer, Spirit have launched a specialised version of the desk, intended for live sound work. The new 324 model, however, is also well adapted to recording, so Hugh Robjohns checks it out in both applications.
Published July 2000
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Mixdown Formats
What Should I Mix Down To?
There are now lots of different ways to make a stereo master recording of your final mix, so how do you work out which one is best for you?
Published April 2002
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Detecting & Resolving PC Hardware Faults
PC Musician
Not all PC problems are down to software, and a huge range of difficulties - from occasional glitches to complete system failure - can actually be caused by hardware faults. Here's how to diagnose and cure some of the most common.
Published June 2002
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Vermona MARS & MARS Control
Analogue Synth Module & Controller
The German team behind the inexpensive MARS have been responsible for several SOS-reviewed products in the past, although the MARS is the first under their own brand name Vermona. But is it more of a Trabant than an Audi?
Published October 2002
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Understanding & Writing Lyrics: Part 1
An Alternative Approach
Writing the words to songs is often thought of as a process of pure intuition, but there's a lot more to it than that. In the first part of a new series, Sam Inglis suggests an alternative way of going about it.
Published December 2000
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BRIAN ENO: Recording James' 'I Know What I'm Here For'
Interview | Producer
Following the success of their recent 'Best Of' album, James first single for over a year was much anticipated — especially as it saw them renew their relationship with production legend Brian Eno. Tom Flint reports
Published September 1999
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Roland GR33
MIDI Guitar Synthesizer
Roland's new guitar synth is their most affordable yet, but could it also be the best?
Published October 2000
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Reason Mixing Masterclass
Reason Tips & Techniques
Reason mixes can sound superbly fat and punchy, thanks to the array of tools the software puts at your disposal. We adapt some traditional mixing know-how to the Reason platform and offer device-specific tips to help you improve your mixes.
Published October 2005
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John Adams
Crossing Borders
This American classical composer writes rock songs as well as concertos and has a home studio complete with contemporary synths and a computer-based sequencer. Paul Tingen talks to him about the best of both worlds.
Published February 1997
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Clavia Nord Modular (Preview)
Virtual Analogue Modular Synthesizer
If you'd love a modular synth, but couldn't possibly afford a real one, it's possible that virtual salvation is at hand.
Published February 1998
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Korg Mono/poly
Analogue Synthesizer (Retro)
Derek Johnson collects £200 as he passes 'Go' on his tour of one of Korg's more obscure vintage boards.
Published June 2000
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Yamaha S90
Weighted-action Keyboard Synth
Yamaha have taken a weighted keyboard from their latest digital pianos, added high-quality piano samples and Motif sounds, and thrown in a playback sequencer and arpeggiator, and master-keyboard facilities. Left to simmer, the S90 is the result...
Published December 2003
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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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COURTNEY PINE: Modern Day Jazz Stories
Interview | Artist
Jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine is breaking down the barriers between acoustic and electronic sound generation, marrying jazz with modern forms such as hip hop in a cross-genre partnership which is partly forged in his own home studio. Paul White hears some Modern day jazz stories.
Published September 1996
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Access Virus TI
Modelled Analogue Synth
The Virus TI promises to bridge the divide between hardware and software instruments, and create a world of Total Integration, while still offering the classic Virus sound. Is it a hard reality, or have Access gone totally soft?
Published December 2005
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Ableton Live
Performance Loop Sequencing Software [Mac / PC]
Ableton's Live allows the user to create and record musical performances by combining sampled loops in real time, with high‑quality pitch‑shifting, time‑stretching and audio effects.
Published February 2002
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Roland XV5080
Rack Synthesizer/sample Playback Module
In their eagerly-awaited new flagship synth, Roland have harked back to the sampling technology of their respected S-series samplers, as well as adding some contemporary touches to equip it for the 21st century. Gordon Reid assesses past, present and future.
Published November 2000