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Interviews

Ovation 1667 Acoustic Electric

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1983

How to Calm Hysterics in Op-amps

Feature | Topic: Electronics / Build | Home & Studio Recording, Feb 1986

Ben Duncan explains instability... and he should know!

Dave Bristow on the Yamaha DX7

Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1983
Yamaha DX Keyboards

Dave Bristow, Yamaha’s keyboard consultant, explains how to play and programme these new FM synthesisers

The Transcontinental Midi Songwriting Shuffle

Feature | Topic: Computing, Sequencing | Sound On Sound, May 1989
MIDI Composition via Computer

The tale of two songwriters on opposite coasts of America, using different computers and musical instruments, writing and producing a single without face-to-face collaboration until the final mixdown. Al Hospers reveals what happened.

Map Rap

Feature | Topic: Sampling | Music Technology, Nov 1988

Turning a collection of samples into a usable keyboard patch is one of the most important aspects of sampling. Tom McLaughlin puts samples on the map.

Rhine Gold!

Review | In Tune, Nov 1986
Warwick 'Thumb' Bass

Making waves

Feature | Topic: Acoustics, Construction / Build | The Mix, Aug 1994
Acoustic diffusers

What they are, how they work, why you need them

Soundcraft Sapphyre Recording Mixer

Review | Sound On Sound, Mar 1992

Zenon Schoepe gets to grips with the latest jewel in Soundcraft's crown, a personal desk with top-flight facilities and quality.

The Sequencer Bible

Feature | Topic: Buyer's Guide, Sequencing | Music Technology, Oct 1992
The MT Software Sequencer Buyer's Bible

The only guide you'll ever need

Digidesign Turbosynth

Review | Sound On Sound, Dec 1988
The Return of the Modular Synthesizer

Digidesign continue to add to their innovative range of synthesis programs which use the flexibility of computers for sound creation and the hardware of MIDI samplers to replay the sounds. Paul Wiffen finds he loves the former but hates the latter.

Kawai K1 Editors

Review | Sound On Sound, Dec 1988
Steinberg & Soundbits

Tony Wride investigates the Steinberg and Soundbits Atari-based voice editing programs for the Kawai K1 multitimbral synthesizer.

Trackball Round-Up

Feature | Music Technology, Dec 1990
ATARI/P&G/CONTRIVER/MCS/MARCONI/KRAFT Trackballs

When you entrust your music to the sophistication of a computer and software, you may find yourself needing something more reliable than a mouse to control it. Vic Lennard has the balls - track balls.

Recording Techniques - Part 12

Feature Series | Topic: Effects Processing, Recording | Sound On Sound, Nov 1990

Part 12: Equalisation, there are equalisers, and there are equalisers. David Mellor wonders whether some are more equal than others.

Power Players

Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1992
Peavey DPM2 & DPM3SE Plus

Peavey's DPM3 synth now has a little brother in the DPM2, and the DPM3 itself has been upgraded with new features that increase its powers dramatically. Martin Russ looks at a dynamic duo.

Aria Wildcat

Review | One Two Testing, Mar 1985

guitar black and wangable

A Double Dose of Roland

Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1992
Roland JV80 & JY30 Synths

Is Roland's new JV80 their best keyboard since the D50? Julian Colbeck thinks it is, as he puts the company's two newest synths to the test.

Digidesign Samplecell

Review | Sound On Sound, Mar 1991

Samplecell is a top-quality RAM sample playback card for the Macintosh II, and the latest addition to Digidesign's impressive range of digital audio hardware and software. Paul D. Lehrman enthuses.

Dynacord ADS Sampler

Review | Sound On Sound, Feb 1990

The ADS sampler has the look and feel of a German sports car - expensive, no-nonsense, and high performance. Craig Anderton takes it for a test drive.

Tape Line-Up - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Sound Fundamentals, Tape, Vinyl, CD, DAT | Sound On Sound, Sep 1986

Know anything about bias, test-tones or calibration? If you use a tape recorder then you should! In the first of two parts, David Mellor explains the need for tape recorder line-up procedures and unravels the mystery behind this arcane science which can have a profound affect on the quality of your recordings.

Casio VZ8M

Review | Music Technology, Oct 1989
iPD Synth Expander

The VZ8M is the latest application of the synthesis system behind Casio's popular VZ synths. Simon Trask evaluates iPD synthesis in this age of digital development and analogue reincarnation.

Software Support

Feature | Topic: Computing, Sequencing | Sound On Sound, Aug 1992
Hints, Tips & News From The World of Music Software

This month, helpful hints for users of Steinberg, Opcode, and Dr. T music software.

Making The Most Of Your Kawai K1

Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Sound On Sound, Feb 1990

How would you like to hear a filter sweep, or digital delay effects, coming from your Kawai K1? Greg Truckell looks at how to make a K1 do six impossible things before breakfast.

Guitar Survival

Feature | Topic: Maintenance / Repair / Modification | One Two Testing, Oct 1984

12-page pull-out: all you need to know

Powertools D110 Editor

Review | Music Technology, Oct 1989

Ideally every synth and sampler editor would allow you to edit sounds while your sequencer is running. One that does is this desk accessory for the Atari ST. Vic Lennard opens the box.

Cutec Microphones

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Nov 1984

 

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