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MIDI Automation Systems - Part 2

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI, Mixing | Sound On Sound, Mar 1988

Last month we explained the development and requirements of VCA-based mixer automation systems. This month, Graham Hinton scrutinises three retrofittable automation systems - the Twister PAC, MegaMix, and J.L. Cooper MidiMation - and asks 'How good are they?'

MIDI Automation Systems - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI, Mixing | Sound On Sound, Feb 1988
How Good Are They?

Over the next two issues Graham Hinton tests five mixer automation systems which all provide control of audio signal level by means of Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCAs) and are accessible to some degree by MIDI. This month it's the turn of the Akai MPX820 and Simmons SPM8:2.

Twister

Review | Music Technology, Jun 1988
Programmable Automation Computer

A powerful and expensive automated MIDI mixing system attracts the attention of Chris Many. But how much should you have to pay for automation, and what should it do for you?

J.L. Cooper MixMate

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1988
8-Track Automation System

When you run out of fingers and you find yourself pushing faders up and down with your nose during a mix, then it's time to get a helping hand. Master craftsman David Mellor takes on a new apprentice, the J.L Cooper MixMate.

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About System Exclusive - Part 8

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI | Sound On Sound, Nov 1989
(But Were Too Afraid To Ask!)

PART 8: Martin Russ explains the circular nature of parameter editing and data dumps.

 

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