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Paul Austin brings you the future of the Amiga from the American angle, plus all the latest news from home and abroad... American Amiga Lightwave and Toaster.
We've got so used to DI'ing keyboards that miking up an amp is something that never occurs to some people. Paul White explores the benefits of getting out the mics and plugging in the amp.
The Windows music software scene is thriving. Brian Heywood reflects on its effects on the rest of the music software market, and examines some new arrivals in more detail.
Irritated by the pop-fixated production values of small commercial studios, Per Villez decided to attempt a jazz recording session at home, using minimal equipment to produce master-quality results. Here he explains how he went about it on his own terms.
As well as being an SOS contributor since the early days, Paul Wiffen is the manager of a music store specialising in hard disk recording. Eighteen months ago he previewed the Falcon 030 for SOS, and now, after a year on the market, he assesses the impact it has had and examines some of the rumours which are floating around.
Vic Lennard fires up his sequencer and looks at the latest bunch of MIDI files...
Paul Austin brings you the latest Amiga news hot off the wire.
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.
This month, Martin Russ brings you not only the latest Apple News, but the full low-down on QuickTime 2.0 and SampleSearch. Rumour also has it that he's been moving in breathtakingly high circles at the APRS, don't you know...
This month, Vic Lennard takes a short trip down sequencer memory lane...
Few things can be more frustrating than having a recording system plagued by hum. Paul White explains the causes of hum-inducing ground loops, and offers practical advice on how to avoid them.
When it comes to mixing, there are no rules, and all engineers and producers have their own preferred approach. We kick off this 'Mixing It' special feature with a look at how the professionals mix it.
Paul Austin brings you the latest Amiga news, starting with an update on the Commodore takeover situation...
Martin Russ dishes up the latest Apple news, explains how to make your own aliases, and even casually prophesies the death of MIDI. But first, he sets the record straight concerning QuickTime v.2.0...
Brian Heywood surveys the latest in software and hard disk recording developments shown at the APRS exhibition and reveals how you can go deeper into cyberspace with the Performing Arts Network...
David Mellor takes the mystery out of hard disk recording and CD pre-mastering, with an explanation of how to get up and running with a Mac and three popular software packages.
This month, Vic Lennard investigates the true cost of 'going digital'...
24 tracks? Pah! How about a whopping 24 notes? Steve Howell concludes his series on the modular system of yore by taking a look at the somewhat capacitorially-challenged analogue sequencer...
Sampled piano aficionados know the particular problems involved in constructing a good loop of this essential instrument. Craig Anderton passes on a personal solution.
Paul Austin auditions the ultimate in Amiga sequencing — Bars&Pipes Professional 2.5.