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Neumann TLM103
Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The TLM103 is, of course, a complete impossibility — it has supposedly been designed to a project studio price whilst retaining the qualities of Neumann's top-flight, large diaphragm U87.
Published June 1998
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KARL BARTOS: Elektric Music & Kraftwerk
Interview | Artist
This month sees the release of the new album from Karl Bartos, former member of electronic trailblazers Kraftwerk. But the synth sound is no more — Bartos' new record is closer to Beatle-esque Britpop.
Published March 1998
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Alesis ADAT XT20
Digital 8-track Recorder
Paul White tests the 20-bit Alesis ADAT XT20, to see whether it wil really help us make better recordings or just allows us to record our low-level hum and noise more accurately!
Published May 1998
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Waldorf Micro Q
Polyphonic Rack Synth
Stardate 02/2001: the most compact and affordable of Waldorf's bright yellow workstation synths is beaming into the SOS Editorial dome. Is it the work of a superior intelligence, or does it have all the appeal of a Vulcan nerve-pinch? Mind-meld with Paul Nagle and find out...
Published February 2001
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Connecting Audio + MIDI Signals Inside PC Music Software
PC Musician
Multiple inputs and software-based mixers allow both audio and MIDI signals to travel some convoluted routes inside the PC. Martin Walker untangles his virtual cables to how best to get them out at the other end.
Published May 1999
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Paul Ward: Surreal To Real
Interview | Artist
Paul Ward plays a key role in the thriving Surreal To Real record company, is about to release his second solo album — and still holds down a day job. Paul White caught up with him backstage, after his impressive live performance at the EMMA festival, to find out how he does it.
Published August 1994
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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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Mic Types & Characteristics
Dynamics vs Capacitors vs Back-electrets
The type of microphone you choose for a given task can have a profound effect on the quality of the resulting recording. Paul White sorts out the dynamics from the capacitors.
Published April 1998
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Ntonyx Style Morpher 2.4
MIDI Arrangement Software
Many of you were caught out by our 1995 April Fool preview of a fictitious piece of software that could modify the musical style of a MIDI file to create specific emotions in the listener. Now, however, it seems that fact may have caught up with fiction. Martin Walker tries out Ntonyx's innovative Style Morpher.
Published January 2001
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Tangerine Dream: Changing Use Of Technology, Part 2: 1977-1994
Exploration
The recently released 'Tangents 1973-1983' Tangerine dream boxed set chronicles the 10 seminal years the German group spent on the Virgin Label. Mark J. Prendergast concludes his history of the band, and looks at the effects they have had on the development of modern music technology.
Published January 1995
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GIORGIO MORODER: Electric Dreams With Donna Summer
Interview | Artist
With 200 gold and platinum discs to his name, techno-pop pioneer Giorgio Moroder can afford to sit back and take stock of his amazingly successful career. Richard Buskin talks to him about it, from early days working with disco diva Donna Summer, to the present.
Published March 1998
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Making Arrangements: Part 4
A Rough Guide To Song Construction & Arrangement
This month, Big George persuades more famous musicians and arrangers to give you the benefit of their hard-won wisdom.
Published March 1998
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Drawmer MX40
Quad Gate
Paul White examines one of Drawmer's MX budget range of units to see whether corners have been cut, and discovers that some corners have actually been added!
Published March 1998
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Typhoon OS, Yamaha TX16W
Alternative Operating System For Sampler
The TX16W was about to go down in the annals of electronic instrument history as a brilliant-sounding sampler handicapped by a pig of an operating system — until a group of Swedish users took matters into their own hands. Duncan Werner investtigates the ultimate in third-party development.
Published June 1994
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Yamaha RM1X
Sequence Remixer
Yamaha have taken their time in entering the market for all-in-one dance workstation sequencers, but their new RM1x looks set to be a heavyweight contender.
Published February 1999
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Submitting Demo Recordings
Frequently Asked Questions
Mike Senior answers some of the most common questions we receive about sending out demos, and helps you to make the kind of impression that will get your music heard.
Published November 2000
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Korg Triton Rack
Expandable Sound Module/Sampler
Korg follow up their top-flight Triton workstation with a sophisticated rackmount expander. The new model sacrifices some features but enhances many others and adds support for the mLAN music network standard. Simon Trask racks it up.
Published November 2000
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Oberheim Xpander
Analogue Synth Module [Retrozone]
Not all analogue classics have keys. The Xpander was an early module that packed in more features than its moderate size would lead you to expect, and left a legacy still discernible in modern synth design.
Published January 1998
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Jon Anderson: Recording Change We Must
Classical Orchestrations
Jon Anderson discusses the recording of the Yes singer's forthcoming solo album, an intriguing mix of old and new material presented in a classical style, plus his latest venture with Yes.
Published October 1994