Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1991Digital Quality — Analogue FeelRoland's acclaimed S770 sampler has been quietly growing in popularity, and the release of version 2.0 software and the floppy drive-only S750 should ensure that Roland samplers become still more popular. Wilf Smarties explains why. |
Feature | Topic: Sequencing | Sound On Sound, Nov 1991Stealing a bit of someone else's playing is the way to swing a dance record. But rather than just lifting a drum loop, wouldn't it be nice if you could invite the drummer to play directly into your sequencer? Well, maybe you can. Wilf Smarties explains how. |
Feature | Topic: Maintenance / Repair / Modification | Sound On Sound, Feb 1992The Wires and Wherefores of Connecting up Your StudioIf you're spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds on studio equipment, you might as well spend a little time to ensure that it's actually connected up properly. Wilf Smarties explains how to avoid hums, buzzes, earth loops, and all those other nasty shocks... |
Feature | Topic: Sampling | Sound On Sound, Apr 1992Sampling Classic Electro SoundsNothing seems to be more demanding of a sampler than the sound of the bass drum on a TR808 drum machine. Why should a piece of primitive retro-tech pose problems for so many respectable and apparently ultimate quality machines? Wilf Smarties explains. |
Feature | Topic: Acoustics | Sound On Sound, Apr 1992Getting Studio Acoustics RightIn major studios or in home setups, a good listening environment is essential. Wilf Smarties presents a practical guide to creating the right space for your sound. |
Review | Sound On Sound, May 1992Coldcut, David RuffyWilf Smarties looks for the perfect beat in two new HitSound sample CDs, from production team Coldcut and drummer David Ruffy. |
Feature | Topic: Recording | Sound On Sound, May 1992You may be a whizz with the little black boxes, but how are you at recording real sounds and real performances? Wilf Smarties serves up a selection of tasty studio tricks. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Jun 1992Wilf Smarties kicks off our regular look at new sample CD releases. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Jul 1992Groove guru Wilf Smarties reports on the sample CD scene. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Jul 1992Multitrack Disk RecorderRoland's S750 and S770 amply demonstrated their pro digital expertise; now the DM80 offers four or eight tracks of truly cost-effective hard disk recording. Wilf Smarties welcomes Roland's newest techno tool. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Aug 1992Groove guru Wile Smarties reports on the latest sample CDs. |
Feature | Topic: Sequencing | Sound On Sound, Aug 1992Your sequencer could be having more of an effect on your music than your synths do. Wilf Smarties wonders whether you should be giving your MC50 a co-writing credit... |
Review | Sound On Sound, Aug 1992Roland DJ70 Sampling KeyboardRoland's DJ70 repackages the guts of an S750 as a DJ-oriented sampling keyboard with a glut of time-saving features. Wilf Smarties welcomes the unit that redefines user friendly sampling. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Sep 1992Sample sultan Wilf Smarties reports on the latest sample CDs. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1992Wilf Smarties takes another new sample CD for a spin. |
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Review | Sound On Sound, Jan 1993Ensoniq ASR10 Stereo Sampling Keyboard |
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Review | Sound On Sound, Feb 1993Multi-effects Processor |
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Feature | Topic: MIDI, Sequencing | Sound On Sound, Apr 1993Using MIDI Continuous Controllers |