Sounds, samples, & software upgrades for the modern studio

New software, systems, sounds, updates

Rane Mojo Series

ART SGX T2 Guitar And Studio FX

ART have what is probably the most confusing product range on the market — and this is one of the latest models.

A survey of electronic treatments

Dual Reverberation Devices

David Mellor straps on his vintage Stratocaster and plugs into the effects unit of the future.

As well as being famous for the size of his record collection, DJ Mark is currently one of the major forces in hip hop sampling. The 45 King tells Simon Trask about the biters and the bitten.

8 Track Recorder/Reproducer

Already renowned for producing high-quality budget equipment, Alesis have introduced a new 16-channel mixer. Ian Waugh discovers Monolithic Circuit Technology is behind the 1622's amazing performance.

Digital Multi-effects Processor

In the multi-effects processor wars, Digitech's DSP 128 Plus distinguishes itself with comprehensive facilities and little sound colouration. Ian Waugh treats himself.

Digital Sonic Modulator

Following hot on the heels of the DPS-D7 and R7 digital delay and reverb units comes a third dedicated processor in Sony's DPS series — the DPS-M7. David Mellor wonders whether this marks the end of the line for multiple effects units.

FX tutorial

Part one of Bob Dormon's effects tutorial

The Dawning Of A New Era?

The impact of new technology has brought many changes to the recording industry. It has equally brought problems. Why, for instance, are some studios failing to attract enough business to survive, whilst others seem to be flourishing? One West London studio that has foreseen the writing on the wall and implemented changes is Berwick Street Studios. So we checked them out.

A colourful bonanza of newly released and forthcoming products unveiled...

Line Level

What is 'line level'? What significance do the numbers -10, 0, +4 and +8 have to recording? What does MOL refer to? Plug in to page 48 and find out.

IN TUNE's sneak preview of the Frankfurt Fair

Recording/PA Mixing Console

It's more than a Portastudio; 8-track reel-to-reel and mixing facilities all in one unit - the Tascam 388.

From his remixes of dance music through his record releases with LA Mix, Les Adams has specialised in making a lot out of a little equipment. His latest project is a solo LP, as Simon Trask finds out.

An American synthesist and composer with a soft spot for aborigines and analogue sounds, talks to Bob O'Donnell about programming synths and sequencers old and new.