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Yamaha A3000

Digital Sampler

Given the wide range of studio and synthesis equipment Yamaha make, it's perhaps odd that there's been no serious sampler in their catlogue for almost 10 years. Now, after putting a toe in the water with the well-received SU10 mini-sampler, they're taking the pro sampling plunge once more with the A3000. Chris Carter finds that still waters run deep...

Published July 1997
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Yamaha A5000

Sampler

Yamaha's former sampling flagship, the A3000, represented a novel but very powerful approach to sampler design. The new A4000 and A5000, as Derek Johnson & Debbie Poyser report, maintain the distinctive design ethos, but should provide even stronger competition to the established names.

Published April 2000
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Lexicon MPX1

Reverb & Multi-effects Processor

Paul White explores the far reaches of space with the first of a new generation of effects processors from Lexicon.

Published January 1997
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Waldorf Q

Synthesizer

Waldorf's flagship keyboard synth has been available for months — but until very recently, it was so unfinished that it was scarecely reviewable. Since April, Gordon Reid has stuck with it, painstakingly noting the improvements that have come with each system software upgrade, until finally, with the synth standing at OS version 1.13, enough features are working to justify a full SOS review.

Published December 1999
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Soundcraft Ghost

8-buss Automated Mixing Console

After months of curiosity-arousing, X-Files-style advertising, Soundcraft's Ghost is here, offering the project studio owner automated 8-buss mixing at a highly competitive price. David Mellor deliberately avoids all jokes about EQ and haunting sound quality.

Published October 1996
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Opcode Digitrax, OSC Deck II & Digidesign Session

Apple Mac Software Roundup

Several software houses are producing modestly priced programs which take advantage of the audio capabilities fo the Apple Power Macs. The result can be high-quality multitrack digital audio at a suprisingly low cost. Paul D. Lehrman finds he's got the Power...

Published March 1996
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Korg Trinity Plus: Part 2

Music Workstation

Part 2: Gordon Reid concludes his review of Korg's new family of workstations.

Published January 1996
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Fostex DMT8

Digital Multitracker

Paul White visits the future of home recording, where tape heads never need cleaning, cassettes never jam and mistakes can be undone at the touch of a button.

Published December 1995
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Korg Trinity Range: Part 1

Music Workstation

Korg shook the hi-tech recording world in 1988 with the introduction of the M1 workstation. With their new Trinity range, Korg are attempting to update the workstation concept for the 1990s. In the first instalment of this two-part review, Gordon Reid assesses how they have fared.

Published December 1995
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Technics SX-WSA1

Acoustic Modelling Synthesizer

Technics' first foray into the pro synth market, the WSA1, catapults them to the front of the pack. Martin Russ discovers whether acoustic modelling synthesis really can create gold sounds from base metal.

Published December 1995
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Emu Systems: Sampling, The Future & CA

Interview | Manufacturer

Paul White trips off to California to discover the inside track on sampling, resynthesis, Darwin, and the future power generation of musical instruments from industry pioneers, Emu Systems.

Published October 1995
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Akai DR8

Hard Disk Recorder

Random access recording offers many benefits over tape for the creative recordist. David Mellor samples this 8-track offering from Akai.

Published August 1995
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Vestax HDR6 & HDR4

Digital Hard Disk Recorders

Vestax have made the 6-track format their trademark, but their new hard disk recorder range is a major step up in terms of sound quality, professional options and technical innovation. Paul Wiffen gives it the once-over and finds himself going back for more.

Published February 1995
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Mike Oldfield: Recording Songs Of Distant Earth

Interview | Artist

Mike Oldfield's new album was inspired by the writings of Arthur C Clarke and features an interactive CD-ROM section. Paul White asked the composer about the artistry and technology behind the project.

Published February 1995
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Equipping A Home Studio, Part 4

Tips & Techniques

Mastering is the final link in your sonic chain. David Mellor helps you make sure it's not the weak one...

Published June 1998
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Cubase Audio: Atari Falcon

Exploration

Peter Buick has been living with Cubase Audio for the Atari Falcon since its inception. Here he reveals all about his relationship with the system, ask whether it is the ultimate marriage between MIDI sequencing and tapeless recording — and tries to save you a few months of frustration (and a divorce) along the way.

Published September 1994
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Digidesign Pro Tools 4

Software

With impressive improvements in power, speed and flexibility, Digidesign's software upgrade for their flagship digital audio production system keeps them ahead of the pack. Paul D. Lehrman wonders where the catch is...

Published July 1997
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Yamaha 02R

Digital Recording Console

Paul White experiences the delights of this all-digital, automated mixing environment where unwieldy cable harnesses and tiered patchbays are the thing of the past.

Published February 1996

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