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Mister MemoryRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Jan 1989MemorymoogIntended to be their finest moment, Moog's "ultimate" polysynth proved problematic and unreliable - yet it won many devotees. Steve Howell recalls the sound of analogue. |
Cardiff University Electronic Music StudioFeature | Topic: Education | Electronics & Music Maker, Apr 1982If you are serious about electronic music, then you'll appreciate this study report. |
Modular Synthesis - Part 2Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1984Brass SoundsCreating and playing brass sounds. |
Akai the NewReview | Home & Studio Recording, Oct 1985A fresh look at the production model of the Akai S612 MIDI controlled sound sampler by Steve Howell. |
Roland MC500 MicroComposerUser Report | Music Technology, Feb 1987It's been available for well under a year, but already, Roland's latest MicroComposer is establishing itself as something of an industry standard. Steve Howell gives a comprehensive user's eye view... |
Depeche ModeInterview | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1982In contrast with the main feature we take a look at one of today’s modern commercial, electro-music bands. |
Modular Synthesis - Part 4Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design, Synthesizer Patches | Electronics & Music Maker, Apr 1984Percussion SoundsSteve Howell investigates conventional drum-kit sounds and how to synthesise them, using even the most basic of instruments. |
Short CircuitFeature | Topic: Electronics / Build, Maintenance / Repair / Modification | Electronics & Music Maker, Jan 1985Steve Howell and a simple footpedal controller for the Roland SH101. Plus a solution to The Case of the Missing Theremin Parts List. |
History By NumbersRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Feb 1987A Re-Review Of The Roland MC4 Microcomposer...But let us not forget what went before. Steve Howell again, on the machine that introduced the world to recording music by punching in a set of numbers. It's still usable today. |
Korg PolysixReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Aug 1982 |
Modular Synthesis - Part 5Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design, Synthesizer Patches | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1984Synthetic Percussion SoundsSteve Howell finishes off percussion sounds and how to go about synthesising them. |
Back to Basics - Part 1Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, Jan 1985We start a new series on synthesis for the complete beginner. Steve Howell is the man at the helm. |
The Jupiter LegacyRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Feb 1990Not only did Roland's Super Jupiter make a worthy replacement for the Jupiter 8, it is still a sought-after instrument today, as Steve Howell is happy to report. |
Making the Most of your Akai S1000 Sampler - Part 1Feature | Topic: Sampling | Sound On Sound, May 1989Recently voted 'Best Sampler' by SOS readers, Akai's S1000 has quickly established itself as the industry standard 16-bit machine. So who better to reveal the innermost secrets of the instrument than the creator of the new SWM and Workstation sample disks, Akai product specialist Steve Howell. This month he kicks off the series with an explanation of how to take your own samples. |
Modular Synthesis - Part 6Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design, Synthesizer Patches | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1984Woodwind SoundsWoodwind sounds - from both the Western and non-Western worlds - are the subject of this month's missive from Steve Howell. |
Everything but the Kitchen... - Part 3Feature | Topic: Sequencing, Syncronisation | Electronics & Music Maker, Jan 1985Having trouble syncing your sequencer to your drum machine or vice versa? Steve Howell (probably) has the answer. |
2600 Paths to HappinessRetrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Apr 1988Another old synth makes its comeback. This time it's Steve Howell's much-prized ARP 2600 with its graphic panel layout, modular construction and built-in amplification. |
Making the Most of your Akai S1000 Sampler - Part 2Feature | Topic: Sampling | Sound On Sound, Jun 1989Sample Editing & ManipulationPART 2: Akai product specialist Steve Howell passes on more useful tips to help you make the most of your new S1000 sampler. |
Nine Times out of TenReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1984A User Report on the Yamaha DX9Almost entirely overshadowed by its immensely popular elder brother, the DX9 deserves a better deal. Or at least that's what Steve Howell claims in this special user report. |
Back to Basics - Part 3Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, Mar 1985If you're a complete newcomer to the world of synthesisers, this is the series for you. Steve Howell takes a beginner's look at filters. |
Simmons SPM8:2Review | Home & Studio Recording, May 1987MIDI Programmable MixerA programmable mixer that will find a good home in a home studio. |
Making the Most of your Akai S1000 Sampler - Part 3Feature | Topic: Sampling | Sound On Sound, Jul 1989Multiple Loops & TimestretchIn this final part of the series, Akai product specialist Steve Howell explores sample editing using multiple loops, and the S1000’s new timestretch feature. |
Modular Synthesis - Part 7Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design, Synthesizer Patches | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1984Vocal EffectsThe sound of the human voice is one of the most difficult acoustic tones to reproduce electronically, but reading Steve Howell's step-by-step guide should set you on the right track. |
Back to Basics - Part 5Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1985More on filters and envelopes from the educational pen of Steve Howell. |
Modular Synthesis - Part 10Feature | Topic: Sequencing, Syncronisation, Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, Oct 1984Using Sequencers with Modular SystemsSteve Howell looks at different methods of triggering modular sequencers from click-tracks on tape. |
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