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Interviews

IBM Software

Review | One Two Testing, Nov 1985

why USA musicians favour big computers

Voyetra Technologies Sequencer Plus III

Review | Music Technology, May 1988
Software for the IBM PC

Turning his back on the Atari ST, Ian Waugh boots up a comprehensive sequencing package for the IBM PC (and compatibles). If you thought the Atari ST and Macintosh had it all their own way, read again.

School's Out

Review | Micro Music, Aug/Sep 1989

Phil Brammer takes the Educational version of Steinberg's Pro-24 to the top of the class

Microillusions Music-X

Review | Music Technology, Oct 1989

Commodore's Amiga computer is the beneficiary of this impressive - and colourful - sequencing package. Ian Waugh welcomes the illusion.

On the beat - Part 6

Feature Series Audio | Topic: Drum Programming | The Mix, Mar 1995

Nigel 'Sticks' Lord's drum programming series goes offbeat

Roland TR707

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Dec 1984
Digital Rhythm Composer

What the world has been waiting for - Roland's first-ever digital drum machine. Exclusive review by Dan Goldstein.

On The Beat - Part 7

Feature Series | Topic: Drum Programming | Music Technology, Feb 1990

In the early '70s reggae was the star of the pop charts; these days its profile is lower but its influence almost inescapable, Nigel Lord looks at programming Ja rhythm.

Total Recall - Part 12

Feature Series | Topic: Vintage Instruments | The Mix, Aug 1994
Vintage technology strikes back

Collector’s corner - including the A to Z of Analogue

Electric Blues - Part 7

Feature Series | Topic: Arranging / Songwriting, Drum Programming | Recording Musician, Jan 1993

Edgar G Roover once more joins forces with the Heavenly duo. This month, we're programming the blues.

Toolbox

News | The Mix, Jun 1995
Sounds, samples, & software upgrades for the modern studio

Software, sounds and samples

Master Tracks Pro

Review | Micro Music, Feb 1990

Paul Overaa gives the once over to this new Amiga sequencer.

Short Takes

News | The Mix, Nov 1994

This month’s information bulletin board

Soft On Texas

Review | Electronic Soundmaker, Sep 1983

Composer for the TI-99/4A

On The Beat - Part 9

Feature Series Audio | Topic: Drum Programming | The Mix, Jun 1995

Doctoring the mouse

Review | The Mix, Nov 1994
Steinberg Recycle!

Sample groove editor for Mac

McGregor Stereo Raider Keyboard Combo

Review | International Musician, Jun 1985
Ampcheck

Now, a combo for people with two ears and ten fingers. Like Jim Betteridge, in fact. Shame about the leg, though, Jim

Sequencer One

Review | Micro Music, Mar 1990

We give Gajit Music Software's Sequencer One the once over

Microdeal Replay Professional

Review | Music Technology, Apr 1990
Atari ST Sampler

Turning your ST into a sampler is one way of getting into sampling on the cheap. Ian Waugh sounds out an improved version of Microdeal's successful Replay sampler.

Front of House

Editorial | The Mix, Oct 1994
Welcome to The Mix

Boss Dr Rhythm DR550

Review | Music Technology, May 1990
Drum Machine

The latest in Boss' Dr Rhythm series drum machines sees affordability crossed with the sort of quality reserved for Roland's R8 flagship. Simon Trask asks if you can beat it.

On The Beat - Part 18

Feature Series | Topic: Drum Programming | Music Technology, Mar 1991

Further explorations into the elusive feel of jazz are the subject of this month's drum programming column. Nigel Lord dons his bebop beret and gets hep with technology.

Fast Forward

News | The Mix, Dec 1994
No hype, no waffle - just tomorrow's products today

A peek at what’s new

Russ DX7 AI Editor

Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1988

This low-cost program for the Atari ST uses Artificial Intelligence techniques to take all the hard work out of programming FM synths and allows you to create new ‘musical’ voices quickly and easily. David Hughes enters the edit zone...

Music X

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1989

The most talked about Amiga software ever is finally in the shops. Was Microillusion's program worth the wait? Phil South waxes lyrical about the first professional integrated music sequencing and editing program to take full advantage of the Commodore Amiga's powerful multitasking features.

PG Music Band-In-A-Box

Review | Music Technology, Jul 1991
Apple Mac/IBM PC/Atari ST Software

As technology tears down barriers, people rebuild them. Ian Waugh investigates a composition program that delivers all the traditional elements of music at the touch of a button.

 

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