SOUND ON SOUND
Even the more basic sound-manipulation tools offered by most samplers can lead a safe sample into a world of weirdness. Nicholas Rowland reverses, stretches, bends and loops, all in the interests of sampling science...
After the general guidelines on the approach and attitude you should adopt to a computer based audio system last month, Paul Wiffen gets down to the nitty-gritty of spec'ing your system and setting it up for minimum hassle and maximum results.
Derek Johnson visits the Atari Computing Convention, and finds that there's life in the old dog yet... Sound Pool Native DSP Mastering Suite; Atari Computing Convention.
This month sees a positive flurry of new software, ranging from full-price releases to freeware. Martin Walker sifts through the latest offerings.
Brass and reed instruments present some challenging problems to the recording engineer, whether played by soloists or sections. Hugh Robjohns offers some hints and tips.
These days, samplers are the electronic musician's bread and butter — but they need not be used in commonplace ways. In the first part of a short series, Nicholas Rowland looks at ways to spice up your tracks with samples from unusual sources.
Paul White conjures up a nostalgic tape effect using an MIDI + Audio sequencer.
What's the best way to set up you PC's hard drive for digital audio recording? Useful statistics can be hard to come by, so Martin Walker runs his own tests.
Martin Walker explores the pros and cons of different soundcard drivers, fixes a problem with his IRQs, and still finds time to read a couple of books as well.
Electronic Cow programs are moovin' on up, and French company Softjee have got UK distribution for their range of software. Derek Johnson checks out the Atari action.
Paul Nagle takes the helm this month in our new regular feature on music and recording resources on the internet, highlighting sites devoted to synthesizers old and new, and finding an essential download for owners of the Roland VS880.
As it was, as it is, and as it may be. Martin Russ looks ahead to where musical Macs may be going.
Atari users with CD-ROM drives can take advantage of a new disc crammed with MIDI and audio bits and pieces, for just £25. Derek Johnson gives it a spin.
Martin Walker is the first to take the chair in our new regular column on Internet based resources for the hi-tech musician. This month, he looks at sites that aim to help you improve the sound of your studio.
In the fifth and final part of our series on acoustic design, Paul White sums up the key stages of designing a project studio and touches on the subject of air-conditioning.
In this final part of our series looking at the alternative systems available for recording and mixing, Paul White outlines his own system and the reasons for building it that way.
Since Microsoft released Windows 98 at the beginning of June, some PC musicians have held back to see how stable it is, while others have taken their chances. Martin Walker crosses his fingers and jumps the latest hurdles form Bill Gates.
This month sees a major upgrade of the PC variety, as Martin Walker invests in a faster, more powerful machine, as well as installing Windows '98. Things will never be the same again!