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    Lexicon MPX1

    Multi-effects Processor (Preview)

    If you aspire to pro Lexicon effects such as the PCM80, but don't have deep enough pockets, the MPX1 could be just up your street. Paul White gets a sneak preview.

    Reviews Dec 1996
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    PreSonus DCP8 & ACP8

    8-channel Dynamics Processors

    Ever fancied having a separate compressor, noise gate and fader and automation on every channel of your mixing desk? The latest modules from PreSonus offer all of this and more, bringing that elusive 'SSL sound' within the reach of even the most basic consoles. Dominic Hawken puts the new units through their paces.

    Reviews Dec 1996
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    ART FX1

    Stereo Digital Effects

    This Bijou processor is deceptively spacious. Derek Johnson shows you around.

    Reviews Dec 1996
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    TC Electronic Finalizer

    Studio Mastering Processor

    This Professional processor provides all the tools you need to produce a high-quality master. Hugh Robjohns has the final say.

    Reviews Dec 1996
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    Behringer MDX 4000 Mastercom

    Multi-Band Compressor

    Multi-band compressors tend to cost a little more but can often produce more natural-sounding level control than standard broad-band compressors. Hugh Robjohns looks at a sophisticated new model from Behringer and tries to restrain himself.

    Reviews Dec 1996
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    DBX 1066

    Compressor/Limiter/Gate

    Does the DBX 1066 represents one in the eye for its competition? Is it a device for Norman-lizing signal levels or does it Harold a new era in signal processing? Paul White tries to keep off the puns long enough to find out.

    Reviews Dec 1996
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    LA Audio Classic Channel

    Single-channel Preamp/Compressor/EQ

    LA Audio have taken the best bits from their mic preamps, compressors and equalisers to create a dedicated, single channel mic/line processor. Paul White patches it in.

    Reviews Nov 1996
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    Peavey Addverb III

    Digital Stereo Effects Processor

    Eight true stereo simultaneous effects for £300? In the battle to squeeze the best possible performance from budget digital processors, this charming new multi-effects unit has some serious power nestling in its coils. Paul Farrer 'snakes' a look at the Addverb 3 and jumps out of his skin with delight...

    Reviews Nov 1996
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    SPL Charisma

    8-channel Valve Signal Processor

    More and more people are choosing digital recording systems, which is creating a spin-off market for valve processors designed to lend a more comfortable warmth to the resulting recordings. Hugh Robjohns looks at an SPL unit being touted as the ideal partner for eight tracks of digital.

    Reviews Nov 1996
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    TL Audio Indigo VP2051 & PA2001

    Valve Voice Processor & Valve Preamp

    The TL Audio Indigo range keeps on expanding, with cost-effective hybrid valve/solid state processors emerging for every studio purpose. Paul White discovers that Indigo can be a very warm colour...

    Reviews Nov 1996
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    Boss VT1

    Voice Transformer

    Ever wondered what it would be like to be the member of the opposite sex? Derek Johnson finds out...

    Reviews Nov 1996
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    Focusrite Green Voicebox

    Voice Processor

    Many budding engineers aspire to Forcusrite equipment, but until recently, its cost has made it the exclusive province of the professional. The Green range aims to change all that, while still retaining the legendary Focusrite quality. Paul White gives it the green light.

    Reviews Nov 1996
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    Spatializer HTMS 2510

    3D Sound Processor

    Paul White experiments with mind expansion '90s style, and discovers no harmful side effects!

    Reviews Oct 1996
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    SPL Tube Vitalizer

    Psychoacoastic Enhancer

    SPL's Vitalizers work in mysterious ways to give added life even to good recordings. Now a new model incorporates valves, compressors, filters, and extra controllability, for yet more audio magic. Paul White opens a box of tricks.

    Reviews Oct 1996
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    Zoom Studio 1204

    Effects Unit

    The budget effects market's looking increasingly crowded, with £199 as the new entry-level price norm. Does Zoom's 1204, which features unusual effects not normally found at this cost, stand out from the crowd? Derek Johnson finds out.

    Reviews Oct 1996
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    Boss SX700

    Studio Effects Processor

    Although much loved by musicians, Boss's SE50 and SE70 effects processors have now been discontinued, and the new SX700 is designed to replace them. Rob Brady decides whether the SX can follow in the footsteps of its forefathers, or whether it is destined forever to walk in their shadow.

    Reviews Oct 1996
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    Digitech Studio 400

    Effects Processor

    Though it costs no more than last year's TSR24S, Digitech's latest top-line studio processor offers twice the power, an improved user interface, and a digital connections option. Derek Johnson leaps into action.

    Reviews Oct 1996
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    DOD 512

    Multi-effects Processor

    DOD's 512 combines value for money, simplicity, and flexibility. But does it deliver the necessary sound quality too? Paul White reports.

    Reviews Oct 1996
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    Joe Meek VC3 Pro Channel

    Preamp/Compressor/Enhancer

    The Joe Meek Pro Channel is priced within reach of almost every studio owner, yet it delivers the same kind of sounds as its bigger brothers. Paul White is introduced to the baby of the Joe Meek range.

    Reviews Oct 1996
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    Sony DPSV77

    Multi-effects Processor

    Sony's DPSV77 is like a 'best of' compilation of all the company's dedicated single effects units, with the addition of a simplified user interface and a digital I/O. Is it a smash success or a one-hit wonder? Nick Magnus goes for gold...

    Reviews Sep 1996
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    TL Audio C2021

    Indigo Tube Compressor

    Paul White checks out the latest addition to TL Audio's new Indigo range.

    Reviews Sep 1996

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