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Digidesign Turbosynth

Review | Sound On Sound, Dec 1988
The Return of the Modular Synthesizer

Digidesign continue to add to their innovative range of synthesis programs which use the flexibility of computers for sound creation and the hardware of MIDI samplers to replay the sounds. Paul Wiffen finds he loves the former but hates the latter.

Kawai K1 Editors

Review | Sound On Sound, Dec 1988
Steinberg & Soundbits

Tony Wride investigates the Steinberg and Soundbits Atari-based voice editing programs for the Kawai K1 multitimbral synthesizer.

Trackball Round-Up

Feature | Music Technology, Dec 1990
ATARI/P&G/CONTRIVER/MCS/MARCONI/KRAFT Trackballs

When you entrust your music to the sophistication of a computer and software, you may find yourself needing something more reliable than a mouse to control it. Vic Lennard has the balls - track balls.

Recording Techniques - Part 12

Feature Series | Topic: Effects Processing, Recording | Sound On Sound, Nov 1990

Part 12: Equalisation, there are equalisers, and there are equalisers. David Mellor wonders whether some are more equal than others.

Power Players

Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1992
Peavey DPM2 & DPM3SE Plus

Peavey's DPM3 synth now has a little brother in the DPM2, and the DPM3 itself has been upgraded with new features that increase its powers dramatically. Martin Russ looks at a dynamic duo.

Aria Wildcat

Review | One Two Testing, Mar 1985

guitar black and wangable

A Double Dose of Roland

Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1992
Roland JV80 & JY30 Synths

Is Roland's new JV80 their best keyboard since the D50? Julian Colbeck thinks it is, as he puts the company's two newest synths to the test.

Digidesign Samplecell

Review | Sound On Sound, Mar 1991

Samplecell is a top-quality RAM sample playback card for the Macintosh II, and the latest addition to Digidesign's impressive range of digital audio hardware and software. Paul D. Lehrman enthuses.

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.

The List

Feature | One Two Testing, May 1984
Nick Feldman

Nick Feldman chooses eight great tracks

Mark Of The Unicorn Mosaic

Review | Sound On Sound, Jun 1992

Mark Of The Unicorn's Mosaic succeeds Professional Composer as their pro notation program for the Mac. Mike Collins looks at how it stacks up against the competition.

APRS Preview 1975

Show Report | International Musician, Jun 1975

Technically Speaking

Feedback | Topic: Computing, Synthesis & Sound Design | Making Music, Jul 1987

Dr.T'S KCS Amiga

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1991
Level II V3.5

Quality music software for the Commodore Amiga has been thin on the ground, but now there's at least one sequencer that can stand comparison to leading ST software. Paul Overaa checks out version 3.5 of Dr.T's KCS Level II.

Patchwork

Feature Downloads | Topic: Synthesizer Patches | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1986

Readers' patches for DX7, CZ101 and Bit One synths, and the Yamaha CX5M micro. Keep 'em coming...

Music On The Macintosh

Feature | Topic: Buyer's Guide, Computing, Sequencing | Sound On Sound, Jun 1992
Software and Hardware

Newer, cheaper models have brought the Apple Macintosh within the reach of an increasing number of musicians. Tim Tully presents an overview of hardware and software products for the computer that pioneered the Graphical User Interface.

Sony DPS-D7 Digital Delay

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1991
The Return Of The Single Effects Unit?

David Mellor looks at an effects processor which can't produce three dozen effects simultaneously. Is this the start of a new trend?

BC Rich Bass

Review | One Two Testing, Jul 1984

the NJ series

Yamaha SY99

Review | Music Technology, Oct 1991
AFM/AWM Synthesiser

On from the revolutionary DX7, on from the souped-up DX7 II, on even from the mighty SY77, comes the SY99. Simon Trask takes the new Yamaha flagship on her maiden voyage.

Mixed media

News | Topic: Multimedia / Graphics / Visuals | The Mix, Mar 1995

Your passport to future worlds

Hybrid Arts SmpteTrack

Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1988

The SmpteTrack software for the Atari ST is one of the most expensive ST sequencers around, but is it one of the best? David Mellor dons his pith helmet and hacks his way through the computer jungle to find out.

E-Mu Systems Proteus

Review | Music Technology, Nov 1989

E-mu's Proteus sample player has been one of the stars of recent trade shows, yet it's been in desperately short supply in the UK. Vic Lennard finds it's been worth the wait.

Pushing Back Frontiers?

Review | Sound On Sound, May 1988
Emulator III Sampling Keyboard

If there is one company which has made its name on sampling that company is E-mu Systems. The term 'Emulator' is now synonymous with sampling and now the third instrument in this distinguished series is on the market. Paul Wiffen checks it out and finds E-mu bang up to date.

Gibson Twin-neck

Review | International Musician, Nov 1975

 

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