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    Oram S80

    Producer Box

    The characteristic sound of vintage valve equipment is well known, but interest is now growing in early op-amp designs too. One example is the Trident Series 80 console from the 1970s, which has recently been reincarnated in the form of the Oram S80 Producer Box. Hugh Robjohns relives those heady days...

    Reviews Dec 2000
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    TC Electronic Triple C

    Dynamics Processor

    Paul White tests TC's new multi-mode approach to dynamics, and finds that it's as easy as CCC.

    Reviews Dec 2000
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    Waves L2 Ultramaximizer

    Digital Mastering Limiter

    Paul White lives life to the max with the new Waves L2, a mastering limiter with all the trimmings.

    Reviews Dec 2000
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    Advanced Compression Techniques: Part 1

    Tips & Tricks

    Paul White looks at different gain-control elements and their effect on audio.

    Techniques Dec 2000
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    Boss VF1

    Multi-effects Processor

    Is it an amp simulator? Is it a multi-effects unit? Is it a mastering tool? John Walden tries out the Boss VF1 and is surprised at how much jumps out of the box.

    Reviews Dec 2000
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    Expanding Your Effects Horizons: Part 2

    Effects Processing Tips & Tricks

    In the final part of his short series on pushing back the boundaries of effects processing, Paul White explores many different applications of audio filters, as well as exploring the possibilities of granular synthesis.

    Techniques Dec 2000
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    SPL Channel One

    Valve Voice Channel

    Paul White might have more voice channels than he can find voices, but after using the new SPL Channel One, he gets the overwhelming urge to add another one to his armoury.

    Reviews Nov 2000
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    Expanding Your Effects Horizons: Part 1

    Effects Processing Tips & Tricks

    Most people are familiar with basic reverb, delay and modulation effects, but what lies beyond? In the first part of a new series, Paul White explores the twilight zone of effects processing.

    Techniques Nov 2000
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    Line 6 Bass Pod

    Physical Modelling Bass Preamp

    At last, an easy way of consistently getting a polished, 'produced' bass guitar sound in your recordings! Dave Lockwood tests a physical modelling processor that bass players and engineers alike will welcome.

    Reviews Nov 2000
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    Electrix Filter Queen & EQ Killer

    Processors

    Electrix's new babies may look like Day-Glo '50s Bakelite radios, but they are in fact an innovative pair of pint-sized studio processors. Paul Farrer gets out his magnifying glass...

    Reviews Nov 2000
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    Drawmer 1969

    Dual-channel Valve Preamp/Processor

    Drawmer's 1969 model, developed with US pro audio dealer Mercenary Audio, seeks to offer the facilities of their acclaimed 1960 valve-based processor, but with a more American sound.

    Reviews Oct 2000
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    Mindprint T-Comp

    Compressor

    Paul White tries out a two channel compressor with tube 'warming' and optional digital I/O.

    Reviews Sep 2000
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    Zoom GFX8

    Guitar Effects Processor

    John Walden puts his foot down to test-drive Zoom's GFX8 floor-mounted guitar direct recording and effects processor.

    Reviews Sep 2000
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    Amek Pure Path

    Channel In A Box

    Hugh Robjohns tests this fully-featured, dual path channel strip, with circuitry designed by the legendary Mr Rupert Neve.

    Reviews Sep 2000
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    Q. Can I use my guitar processor for recording vocals?

    I am quite new to home recording and have, so far, been recording my voice through my Boss GX700 guitar effects processor...

    Sound Advice Sep 2000
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    FMR RNC1773 'Really Nice' Compressor

    Compressor

    Paul White tries out a small, but highly effective stereo compressor with some unique features.

    Reviews Sep 2000
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    Focusrite Platinum Mix Master

    Mastering Processor

    Paul White tries a new analogue mastering processor that combines expansion, compression, EQ, width control and limiting in a single device.

    Reviews Sep 2000
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    Joemeek VC1Q

    Studio Channel

    The latest Joemeek processor to benefit from the company's Meequaliser technology is the new incarnation of the VC1. Paul White racks it up...

    Reviews Aug 2000
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    SPL Transient Designer 2

    2-channel Dynamics Processor

    Paul White checks out the new two-channel version of SPL's innovative dynamics processor.

    Reviews Aug 2000
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    Cedar Series X+ & Azimuth

    Debuzzer & Corrector

    We looked at Cedar's three Series X audio-restoration processors last month. This issue sees Hugh Robjohns correcting his azimuth and removing his buzzes with the two latest additions to the company's catalogue...

    Reviews Aug 2000
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    XIX EH1901; CP1902; ME1903

    Enhancer; Compressor; Multi-effects Unit

    What do you get when you take three from Nineteen? A compressor, an enhancer and an effects unit... Paul White explains.

    Reviews Jul 2000

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