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Interviews

Readers' Systems

Feature | Topic: Home Studio | Home & Studio Recording, Aug 1986
Absolute Beginners

Neville and Val Pearson pass on their experience in equipping a home studio. Following their advice could save you from making more than one costly mistake.

Emu Systems Proteus

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1989

The prospect of a high-spec sample player bearing the Emu name, but costing 'under £1000', had musician's waiting with baited breath for its appearance. Now Proteus is here, and Paul Ireson breathes a sigh of relief as he finds that it was worth the wait.

The Shape of Things to Come

News | Sound On Sound, May 1987

Our regular monthly exploration of upcoming new products.

Rhythm is a Quasar

Review Audio | The Mix, Oct 1994
Quasimidi Quasar

Multi-faceted synth module

Aphex Feel Factory

Review | Music Technology, Jun 1989

American company Aphex bring us a new concept in the "humanisation" of machine-generated music, in the form of their Feel Factory. Robert Rich finds himself in the world of grooves and Feel Algorithms.

Korg S3

Review | Sound On Sound, Jan 1991
Rhythm Workstation

With its synthesizer-like voice editing functions, built-in stereo signal processing, 8-track sequencing and SMPTE sync options, can Korg's new top-of-the-line drum machine justify its title of rhythm workstation? Richard Aaron finds out.

Maximum headroom

Review | The Mix, Dec 1994
Behringer Composer and Autocom

Two models of compressor

The Beatmaster

Preview | Sound On Sound, Jan 1991
Roland SPD8 Total Percussion Pad

Roland's latest 8-pad midi percussion controller adds internal sounds to a tried and tested formula. Paul Ireson checks it out.

Shape of Things to Come

News | Sound On Sound, Dec 1989

A colourful bonanza of newly released and forthcoming new products.

Celestion SL6 Speakers

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Jul 1984

Akai PG2

Review | Music Technology, Feb 1993
Digital Piano

The piano has been plinking

Cheetah MD16

Review | Music Technology, Mar 1991
Drum Machine

Possibly the most requested review in recent years, Cheetah's MD16 drum machine is finally here and ready for inspection. Simon Trask gives it a good beating.

Using Microphones

Feature | Topic: Microphones, Recording | Home & Studio Recording, Jul 1984
Recording Electric Guitar

Recording electric guitar; the theory and practice behind miking up guitar amps.

Roland R8

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Mar 1989

The new Human Rhythm Composer goes where no TR808 has gone before, into previously uncharted territories of feel and nuance.

Analysing the Spectrum

Review | Topic: Acoustics | Home & Studio Recording, Aug 1985
Audiosource RTA1 Spectrum Analyser

Dave Simpson takes a break from counting his savings to tell you what he's spending it all on.

How It Works - Loudspeakers - Part 6

Feature Series | Topic: Sound Fundamentals | Sound On Sound, Sep 1987

Another in our 'How It Works' series. David Mellor kicks off a two-part investigation into the practicalities of bins, horns, tweeters and woofers. Baffled? You won't be once you've read this!

Drum Programming - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Drum Programming | Sound On Sound, May 1992
A Series By Warren Cann

If you use a drum machine or programme drum parts on your sequencer, chances are you need help. Warren Cann explains why in this introduction to his new series on drum programming.

The List

Feature | One Two Testing, May 1984
Nick Feldman

Nick Feldman chooses eight great tracks

Mark Of The Unicorn Mosaic

Review | Sound On Sound, Jun 1992

Mark Of The Unicorn's Mosaic succeeds Professional Composer as their pro notation program for the Mac. Mike Collins looks at how it stacks up against the competition.

APRS Preview 1975

Show Report | International Musician, Jun 1975

Technically Speaking

Feedback | Topic: Computing, Synthesis & Sound Design | Making Music, Jul 1987

Dr.T'S KCS Amiga

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1991
Level II V3.5

Quality music software for the Commodore Amiga has been thin on the ground, but now there's at least one sequencer that can stand comparison to leading ST software. Paul Overaa checks out version 3.5 of Dr.T's KCS Level II.

Music On The Macintosh

Feature | Topic: Buyer's Guide, Computing, Sequencing | Sound On Sound, Jun 1992
Software and Hardware

Newer, cheaper models have brought the Apple Macintosh within the reach of an increasing number of musicians. Tim Tully presents an overview of hardware and software products for the computer that pioneered the Graphical User Interface.

Sony DPS-D7 Digital Delay

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1991
The Return Of The Single Effects Unit?

David Mellor looks at an effects processor which can't produce three dozen effects simultaneously. Is this the start of a new trend?

Patchwork

Feature Downloads | Topic: Synthesizer Patches | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1986

Readers' patches for DX7, CZ101 and Bit One synths, and the Yamaha CX5M micro. Keep 'em coming...

 

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