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Yamaha B100-15 III

Review | In Tune, Apr 1985
100 Watt Bass Combo

FX on Fire!

Review | In Tune, Dec 1985
Vesta-Fire FX Pedals plus D-1X Digital Delay & L-1 Low Frequency Oscillator

New pedals on test

Epiphone Casino

Review | In Tune, Jun 1985

A Programmer's Guide to the Roland D110 - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Sound On Sound, Jul 1989

PART 1: Ace programmer Greg Truckell begins a power user’s guide to this popular LA synth expander.

Yamaha X-series MIDI System

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1985
TX816 Rack, QX1 Digital Sequencer, KX88 Master Keyboard

At last, a detailed appraisal of Yamaha's state-of-the-art MIDI system. FM rack, digital keyboard recorder and master keyboard come under David Ellis' careful scrutiny.

Dr T'S Tunesmith

Review | Music Technology, Jan 1989
Software for the Atari ST

When the conventional approaches to composing music wn't deliver the goods, this Atari ST program may help provide the inspiration. Ian Waugh investigates computer-generated music.

Oberheim Matrix 12

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1985
Programmable 12-Voice Multi-timbral Polysynth

The world's most awesome analogue polysynth finally gets the attention it deserves, as Simon Trask finds out just what you can do with two Xpanders and a row of black-and-white keys.

EMR Studio 24+

Review | Music Technology, Oct 1989

Still suffering from a dearth of software, the powerful Acorn Archimedes computer has yet to gain acceptance in music circles - will this sequencer help it on its way? Ian Waugh checks it out.

Getting into Video - Part 2

Feature Series | Topic: Syncronisation, Video / Film / Picture | Sound On Sound, Oct 1989

PART 2: Timecode - much talked about but little understood - is of increasing importance to musicians and recording engineers. Whether you are synchronising audio to video, or MIDI to multitrack, at least a working knowledge of SMPTE/EBU is required. In the second part of this series, David Mellor explains what timecode is and how it is used.

Passport MIDI/4 Plus and MIDI/8 Plus

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1985
Software for Apple II and Commodore 64

Sequencing software aimed at the Apple II and CBM64. Four- and eight-track versions receive expert scrutiny from David Ellis.

Akai X7000 Sampler

Review | Music Technology, Jan 1987
Polyphonic Sampling Keyboard

Put six S612 modules in a box, stick a keyboard on it, add some new features, and you've got Akai's contender in the budget sampling keyboard stakes. Simon Trask takes notes.

Recording Techniques - Part 2

Feature Series | Topic: Microphones, Recording | Sound On Sound, Jan 1990

PART 2: Microphones. David Mellor cuts through the mythology of microphone techniques with some practical advice.

PC Notes

Feature | Topic: Computing | Sound On Sound, Sep 1992

Brian Heywood reports on the latest PC developments.

Pandora Technologies !Inspiration

Review | Music Technology, Aug 1991
Archimedes Software

It's been a long time coming, and there have been problems along the way, but there's now a pro sequencer for Acorn's Archimedes. Ian Waugh opens Pandora's box.

Casiotone CT 7000

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Apr 1983

Analogue Lives!

Feature | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Sound On Sound, Nov 1992
The Enduring Appeal Of Classic Synths

Yamaha FB01

Review | Music Technology, Nov 1986
FM Sound Generator

Yamaha's preset synth expander offers a multitude of FM sounds for reasonable money, and also boasts MIDI Mono Mode for multi-timbral recording. David Ellis gives his verdict.

Trident VFM Modular Mixing Systems

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1983
Looking at Mixers

16/8/2 mixer review

Hammond XB5

Review | Sound On Sound, Mar 1993
Double-Manual Organ

Tascam GS-30

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Mar 1989
Guitar Amp Simulator

With packaging similar to the MTS-30, Tascam's latest gives us a decent attempt at getting a guitar amp sound in a box.

Rumblings

News | Topic: Computing | Electronics & Music Maker, Oct 1983

The latest buzz from the computer world

PC Notes

Feature | Topic: Computing | Sound On Sound, Sep 1993

How It Works - Tape Machines - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Sound Fundamentals, Tape, Vinyl, CD, DAT | Sound On Sound, Feb 1987

You can always get more out of your equipment if you know more about it. David Mellor begins a new series that explores the innermost workings of various studio devices. This month: the Tape Recorder.

John Says...

Editorial | Polyphony, Feb 1976

i-Tech

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1993
Korg i3 Interactive Music Workstation

When is a home keyboard not a home keyboard? When it's Korg's new interactive music workstation.

 

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