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MIDIMouse Sonicflight D50/550 Capture!Review | Music Technology, Apr 1989Software for the Atari STIf you're drowning in ROMs and RAMs full of D50 patches but still can't lay your hands on the sound you need, an editor/librarian program like Capture! could be the answer to your prayer. Gordon Reid is captivated. |
Voce DMI64 MKIIReview | Music Technology, Sep 1991Organ Synthesiser ModuleAnother contender for the recently-reinstated Hammond Drawbar crown comes in a single rack space. Gordon Reid organises his thoughts. |
PatchworkFeature | Music Technology, Jun 1990PA DECODER D50 ROM Vol IIIIf you're looking to expand your sampler's vocabulary of drum sounds or your D50 library, Patchworks' Drumtrax sample tape and PA Decoder's D50 Rom Volume III should be worth checking out - start here. |
Quinsoft K4 MagicianReview | Music Technology, Nov 1991Atari ST SoftwareFew players get the best out of their synths these days without the help of a software editor. Gordon Reid boots up his ST and goes to work on his Kawai K4. |
Studiomaster MA36Review | Music Technology, Nov 1989Hands up if you've ever had to go MIDI troubleshooting - and if you'd like it to be easier next time. Gordon Reid examines the logical solution to sorting out MIDI problems. |
PatchworkFeature | Music Technology, Nov 1991Valhala International Gold Cards D131 & D132 for the Roland D110If you're a Roland D110 user and you're looking for fresh inspiration from your synth, you could try Valhala's D110 voice cards. Gordon Reid practices his card tricks. |
The Music RevivalFeature | Topic: Restoration / Archival, Tape, Vinyl, CD, DAT | Music Technology, Nov 1989Cedar Audio RestorationAs well as creating sound, digital technology can be used to rescue old or damaged recordings. Gordon Reid looks at a British system that's leading the world in audio restoration. |
PatchworkFeature | Music Technology, Dec 1991A collection of CDs which should be the sampler's delight are the stars of this month's Patchwork. If your music needs a boost from Ed Stratton, Coldcut or Pascal Gabriel, check out these disks. |
Musictronics MEX D50/D550 ExpansionReview | Music Technology, Feb 1990When your favourite keyboard starts to look a little out of date, do you remain faithful to it or sell it? If it's a D50 you could give it multitimbrality, more waveforms and extra memories. Gordon Reid installs the MEX. |
Vocal Codes From The UndergroundRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Feb 1992Roland VP330Roland's VP330 Vocoder Plus not only helped to put vocoders on the map, but has since become a classic keyboard in its own right. Gordon Reid says "synths that make you go Hmmm". |
Quinsoft FB01 LibrarianReview | Music Technology, Feb 1990Atari ST SoftwareWhen you're on a limited budget it's important to get the most out of every piece of gear you own. Gordon Reid checks out budget software aimed at getting the best out of your FB01. |
Geerdes D-Series EditorReview | Music Technology, Mar 1992If you're using one of Roland's D-series synths (or an MT32) and you're tired of doing battle with its programming system, this ST editor/librarian can help. Gordon Reid goes soft on his D5. |
Roland S330Review | Music Technology, Aug 1988Sampling ModuleAn inquisitive Gordon Reid poses the question "how much sampler can you get into a single rack space?". Roland's S330 sampling module replies "more than you might expect". |
PatchworkFeature | Music Technology, Jul 1992A long-awaited replacement for Roland's discontinued M-64C RAM cartridge joins the Dangerous CD Company's Danger 1 sampling CD on the spot in this month's Patchwork. |
Life Of A ProphetRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Aug 1990Prophet 600While Sequential's Prophet 5 will always be regarded as a milestone in synthesiser technology, their Prophet 600 is almost forgotten already. Gordon Reid attempts to correct the history books. |
Roland RE3Review | Music Technology, Mar 1989Digital Space EchoWhen Roland made the most popular tape echo unit in the world they called it Space Echo - now they've revived it in digital form. Gordon Reid listens to echoes from the past. |
PatchworkFeature | Music Technology, Aug 1990VALHALA INTERNATIONAL GOLD B101 & B102 M1/M1R ROM CardsWith so many disappointing sounds currently being sold as the work of "professional" programmers, it's reassuring to find a selection as good as Valhala's International Gold cards for the Korg M1. |
The Odd OneRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Jan 1988ARP Odyssey owner and enthusiast Gordon Reid remembers the only synthesiser that gave the Minimoog a run for its money back in the 70s - the sounds of oscillator cross-modulation and filter sweeps live on. |
PatchworkFeature | Music Technology, Oct 1990A wide selection of sound libraries from Sound Source Unlimited, Roland and Stiletto come under the scrutiny of the Patchwork reviewers. |
PatchworkFeature | Topic: Synthesizer Patches | Music Technology, May 1988PA Decoder's D50 ROM cartridge joins a selection of readers' own sounds in this month's Patchwork. If you're short of a sound, or simply short of inspiration, read on. |
PatchworkFeature | Music Technology, Nov 1990VALHALA D50 Sound CardsUnder the spotlight in this month's Patchwork are the stablemates to the astounding Valhala M1 sound cards - those for Roland's D50. Gordon Reid asks "can they maintain the standard?". |
Hybrid Arts EZ-Track PlusReview | Music Technology, Dec 1988Software for the Atari STAn upgraded version of Hybrid Arts' EZ-Track brings a new degree of sophistication to mid-price sequencing software. Gordon Reid takes it EZ with his Atari. |
PatchworkFeature | Topic: Synthesizer Patches | Music Technology, Jan 1989A review of PA Decoder's D50 ROM Vol II joins patches for the Ensoniq ESQ1, Kawai K1 and Korg DW6000 in this months' selection of readers' sounds. |
SoundFoundation Producer Series Gold Card No.1Review | Music Technology, Jun 1993for the Korg Wavestation |
First BornRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Feb 1991E-mu EmulatorThese days a few hundred pounds will buy you technology that once cost thousands. Gordon Reid looks at an early sampler and discovers there's more to it and its manufacturer than you might have known. |
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