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Interviews

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.

News

News | Sound International, Jun 1978
Studios And Recording

Studios And Recording; Instruments And Equipment; Etcetera.

ART SGE

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1989
Multi Effects Processor

David Mellor samples the delights of a multiple effects unit that can create up to nine high quality effects at the same time.

Linn 9000

Review | One Two Testing, Mar 1985

MIDI sequencer and digital drums

Hybrid Arts ADAP Soundrack

Review | Music Technology, Oct 1987

The eagerly-awaited 16-bit digital stereo audio processing system for the Atari ST has arrived. Scott Gershin checks it out and acquires a new outlook on sound sampling.

Fostex G16

Review | Sound On Sound, Sep 1990

David Mellor looks at a 16-track machine which brings a new level of sophistication to the world of 'personal' multitrack.

Turner B302 & B502 Power Amplifiers

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Jun 1984

Yamaha RTC1

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1989
Mixer Remote Control

In response to suggestions from engineers Yamaha have developed the RTC1, which provides remote control of up to four DMP7, DMP7D and/or DMP11 digital mixers. Terry Holton tries one out.

Beyond E Major

Feature | Topic: Arranging / Songwriting, Music Theory | One Two Testing, Mar 1985

is written music rock'n'roll?

Casio HZ600

Review | Music Technology, Nov 1987
Portable Keyboard

Budget polysynth or home organ accessory? Casio attempt to find another gap in the market with Spectrum Distortion synthesis. Nicholas Rowland finds it's not too far from old-fashioned analogue.

Backstage

Opinion | Sound On Stage, Nov 1996
What is it with audiences these days?

Visonik David 6000

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Sep 1984
Speakers

Editorial

Editorial | Polyphony, Jul 1977

Roland R5

Review | Music Technology, Jul 1989
Human Rhythm Composer

Nigel Lord ruminates over the future of the drum machine as he checks out the budget version of Roland's flagship R8 Human Rhythm Composer. To be human or not to be human, that is the question.

My Life With MIDI Time Code

Feature | Topic: MIDI, Syncronisation | Sound On Sound, Jan 1990

Just as MIDI itself has gone far beyond what its developers imagined, so MIDI Time Code has the potential to take MIDI technology into areas quite removed from the synthesis and sequencing worlds in which it has become so familiar. MTC user Paul D. Lehrman explains how.

What Can You Do That's Fantastic?

Feature | Topic: Performing | One Two Testing, May 1985
Auditions

how to hold them and pass them

This Year's Model

Review | Music Technology, Jan 1988
Korg DSM1 & E-mu SP1200

Are the latest samplers from Korg and E-mu Systems really new instruments, or are they simply updates on old machines? Lorenz Rychner counts the bits and checks the clocks.

Everything Under Control

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1990
Groove M4CV MIDI-to-CV Convertor

Old analogue synths never die — they just gather dust until you can find a reason to kick them into life again. As Chris Ankin discovers, the Groove M4CV MIDI-to-CV convertor could be just such a reason.

Using Backing Tracks

Feature | Topic: Live, Performing | Sound On Stage, Dec 1996
Pros & Cons of Backing Tape Formats

Modular Effects Rack Project - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Electronics / Build | Home & Studio Recording, Dec 1984

A major new series describing the design and construction of a high quality modular effects rack. This first instalment deals with the Sub Rack assembly, Power Unit and the first module: the Pro-Gate.

Instant Sampling

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Nov 1985
Vesta Kozo Sampler

Another goodie for your overflowing 19" effects ruck, this one offers pitch-controllable sampling and a full-function DDL into the bargain. Dave Simpson grabs a microphone and decides it's worth making room for.

C-Lab Explorer 32

Review | Music Technology, Oct 1989
Atari ST Software

Not only will Explorer 32 edit sounds on Roland's MT32, MT100, E10, E20, D5, D10, D20, D110, D50 and D550, it will also store edits in C-Lab's Creator and Notator sequencers. Ian Waugh is Our Man in LA.

Recording Techniques - Part 4

Feature Series | Topic: Recording | Sound On Sound, Mar 1990
4-Track Recording

PART 4: David Mellor takes a first step into the wide world of multitrack recording with an explanation of cassette-based 4-track techniques.

When Is Brass

Feature | Topic: History / Culture | One Two Testing, Jun 1985

the birth of the saxophone

Digidesign's Q-Sheet

Review | Music Technology, Jan 1988
Software for the Apple Macintosh

Following the procession of MIDI sequence packages that have appeared for the Atari ST comes a program designed specifically for the musician fitting music to videotape or film. Chris Many gets that syncing feeling.

 

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