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Interviews

Ovation 1667 Acoustic Electric

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1983

Dave Bristow on the Yamaha DX7

Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1983
Yamaha DX Keyboards

Dave Bristow, Yamaha’s keyboard consultant, explains how to play and programme these new FM synthesisers

The Transcontinental Midi Songwriting Shuffle

Feature | Topic: Computing, Sequencing | Sound On Sound, May 1989
MIDI Composition via Computer

The tale of two songwriters on opposite coasts of America, using different computers and musical instruments, writing and producing a single without face-to-face collaboration until the final mixdown. Al Hospers reveals what happened.

Map Rap

Feature | Topic: Sampling | Music Technology, Nov 1988

Turning a collection of samples into a usable keyboard patch is one of the most important aspects of sampling. Tom McLaughlin puts samples on the map.

Rhine Gold!

Review | In Tune, Nov 1986
Warwick 'Thumb' Bass

Making waves

Feature | Topic: Acoustics, Construction / Build | The Mix, Aug 1994
Acoustic diffusers

What they are, how they work, why you need them

Soundcraft Sapphyre Recording Mixer

Review | Sound On Sound, Mar 1992

Zenon Schoepe gets to grips with the latest jewel in Soundcraft's crown, a personal desk with top-flight facilities and quality.

The Sequencer Bible

Feature | Topic: Buyer's Guide, Sequencing | Music Technology, Oct 1992
The MT Software Sequencer Buyer's Bible

The only guide you'll ever need

Readers' Systems

Feature | Topic: Home Studio | Home & Studio Recording, Aug 1986
Absolute Beginners

Neville and Val Pearson pass on their experience in equipping a home studio. Following their advice could save you from making more than one costly mistake.

Emu Systems Proteus

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1989

The prospect of a high-spec sample player bearing the Emu name, but costing 'under £1000', had musician's waiting with baited breath for its appearance. Now Proteus is here, and Paul Ireson breathes a sigh of relief as he finds that it was worth the wait.

The Shape of Things to Come

News | Sound On Sound, May 1987

Our regular monthly exploration of upcoming new products.

Rhythm is a Quasar

Review Audio | The Mix, Oct 1994
Quasimidi Quasar

Multi-faceted synth module

Maximum headroom

Review | The Mix, Dec 1994
Behringer Composer and Autocom

Two models of compressor

Aphex Feel Factory

Review | Music Technology, Jun 1989

American company Aphex bring us a new concept in the "humanisation" of machine-generated music, in the form of their Feel Factory. Robert Rich finds himself in the world of grooves and Feel Algorithms.

Korg S3

Review | Sound On Sound, Jan 1991
Rhythm Workstation

With its synthesizer-like voice editing functions, built-in stereo signal processing, 8-track sequencing and SMPTE sync options, can Korg's new top-of-the-line drum machine justify its title of rhythm workstation? Richard Aaron finds out.

Celestion SL6 Speakers

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Jul 1984

The Beatmaster

Preview | Sound On Sound, Jan 1991
Roland SPD8 Total Percussion Pad

Roland's latest 8-pad midi percussion controller adds internal sounds to a tried and tested formula. Paul Ireson checks it out.

Shape of Things to Come

News | Sound On Sound, Dec 1989

A colourful bonanza of newly released and forthcoming new products.

Using Microphones

Feature | Topic: Microphones, Recording | Home & Studio Recording, Jul 1984
Recording Electric Guitar

Recording electric guitar; the theory and practice behind miking up guitar amps.

Akai PG2

Review | Music Technology, Feb 1993
Digital Piano

The piano has been plinking

Cheetah MD16

Review | Music Technology, Mar 1991
Drum Machine

Possibly the most requested review in recent years, Cheetah's MD16 drum machine is finally here and ready for inspection. Simon Trask gives it a good beating.

Roland R8

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Mar 1989

The new Human Rhythm Composer goes where no TR808 has gone before, into previously uncharted territories of feel and nuance.

Analysing the Spectrum

Review | Topic: Acoustics | Home & Studio Recording, Aug 1985
Audiosource RTA1 Spectrum Analyser

Dave Simpson takes a break from counting his savings to tell you what he's spending it all on.

How It Works - Loudspeakers - Part 6

Feature Series | Topic: Sound Fundamentals | Sound On Sound, Sep 1987

Another in our 'How It Works' series. David Mellor kicks off a two-part investigation into the practicalities of bins, horns, tweeters and woofers. Baffled? You won't be once you've read this!

Drum Programming - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Drum Programming | Sound On Sound, May 1992
A Series By Warren Cann

If you use a drum machine or programme drum parts on your sequencer, chances are you need help. Warren Cann explains why in this introduction to his new series on drum programming.

 

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