SOUND ON SOUND
Another 'through the keyhole' glimpse into a reader's studio reveals how it's possible to turn your hobby into a job, with a TV commission to help you on your way.
Many home and project studio owners are interested in mastering as a way to add that professional sheen to their recordings. The newest way to do this is with iZotope's DirectX mastering tool for PC.
Korg's AX1500G floor-standing guitar multi-effects processor offers tons of tone for very few pounds.
Sonic Foundry were the pioneers of loop-based PC sequencing with the initial release of Acid. More than three years on it's more popular than ever, and the latest version includes MIDI and video support among other new features.
The MRS1044 is Zoom's first serious 'studio in a box', offering 10-track hard disk recording and editing with integrated drum machine and bass sounds. Does it have what it takes to succeed in this increasingly competitive area of the market?
Miditech's new 49-key take on the simple MIDI keyboard controller adds a panel of assignable knobs for even more control potential - and all for well under £200.
Those SOS readers that followed up some of the links in the April 2001 Net Notes column may be interested in Jeff...
• Classical * Score = 4 • Modern * Score = 4 • Cinematic * Score = 4 • Rock & Pop * Score = 3
If you constantly find yourself playing the same old chord shapes, then the rather nifty Australian Chordwizard...
The growth of the project studio has been one of the major changes in the recording industry over the last 15 or so years....