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Documenting RealityInterview | Music Technology, Jan 1989Contemporary American composer Steve Reich talks about train journeys, music video theatre, and the ethics and aesthetics of sampling. Simon Trask goes along for the ride. |
The Blueprint of HiphopInterview | Music Technology, Aug 1989From the New York roots of hip hop, KRS One talks about street-level production values and samples as the poor musician's alternative to real musicians. Simon Trask listens to the Music of the Spheres. |
MEL FX 1001Review | Music Technology, Dec 1986Signal ProcessorA sophisticated approach to multi-effects processing comes from a new British company. Simon Trask finds out if it matches up to the stiff Japanese competition. |
Yamaha SY22Review | Music Technology, Apr 1990DYNAMIC VECTOR SYNTHESISERYamaha's new SY22 combines RCM synthesis with elements of the Prophet VS's vector synthesis to give us Dynamic Vector Synthesis. Simon Trask previews the return of the joystick synth. |
Korg WavestationReview | Music Technology, Jun 1990Taking onboard the "Vector" synthesis of the Prophet VS, Korg's latest synth offers a fresh approach to modern synthesis. Simon Trask previews Korg's latest synth. |
Techno RhythimInterview | Music Technology, Nov 1990Now making a huge impact in the north of Britain, Detroit's techno music owes its roots to a handful of far-sighted pioneers - amongst them Derrick May. Simon Trask discusses the future of electronic music. |
Cheetah MD16Review | Music Technology, Mar 1991Drum MachinePossibly 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. |
E-MU Systems Pro/cussionReview | Music Technology, Oct 1991Maximum Percussion ModuleHaving set standards with their Proteus sample reader and their Pro/formance piano module. E-mu are trying again. Simon Trask beats up the new Pro/cussion drum expander. |
Akai MX1000 & PM76Review | Music Technology, Apr 1992MIDI Master Keyboard/Piano Sound BoardTake a well-facilitated MIDI master keyboard and add a piano module and you have the basis of Akai's MX1000 - a "dumb" controller with a voice. Simon Trask plays and listens. |
Yamaha MIDI GrandReview | Music Technology, Jun 1988Grand PianoFor everyone who's ever wished they could play their favourite synthesiser patch from a grand piano, Yamaha have the answer. Simon Trask discovers that old and new technology can co-exist in harmony. |
Mirage MultisamplerReview | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1986Simon Trask takes a look at the Mirage's rack-mounting counterpart, and finds it even better value than the keyboard version. |
Yamaha MEP4 ProcessorReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1986Simon Trask somehow finds time to examine the most sophisticated MIDI event processor of the lot. Are its facilities usable? |
Zyklus MIDI Performance SystemReview | Music Technology, Sep 1987Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's a MIDI Performance System. Simon Trask investigates the truth behind the intriguing advertising campaign. |
Theme And VariationsShow Report | Music Technology, Mar 1989Frankfurt Musikmesse 1989Rain, sub-zero temperatures and sleazy hotels - who'd go to Frankfurt if it wasn't for the trade show? Simon Trask finds more than warmth and shelter at the Musikmesse. |
Roland JV30Review | Music Technology, Jun 1992GS SynthesiserNot simply a stripped-down JV80, Roland's new JV30 has some surprises to add to its minorbuck price tag. Simon Trask test drives a new Roland which could prove a popular buy amongst cost-conscious synth players. |
Touching Bass - Part 5Feature | Topic: Music Theory | Music Technology, Jun 1993Bass Playing & ProgrammingGet in touch with the subculture, courtesy of Simon Trask |
State of Independents - Part 2Feature | Topic: Music Business | Music Technology, Nov 1993Time to PlayNottingham's Time Recording give an independent label's-eye view from the front line of dance music. Simon Trask checks his Swatch... |
Future Talk - Part 2Interview | Music Technology, Mar 1994Part 2: what would you do with a Sony Betacam video edit suite next to your S1000? Simon Trask continues to track FSOL's audio-visual path... |
Sequential TomReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Jul 1985Programmable digital drum machineFollowing the Drumtraks in vocation and the MAX in appearance comes TOM, Sequential’s latest. Simon Trask finds out if reverse drum samples really do have a use. |
Black Box SecretsReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Nov 1985Akai MIDI EffectsThree 19" rack-mounted modules that act as a delay, a dynamics controller, and an arpeggiator respectively. Simon Trask gives them the critical treatment. |
Professional ConductReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1986Steinberg Pro 16 SequencerIt’s been a while coming, but now the Commodore 64 has a software package to rival the BBC’s UMI. Simon Trask checks out an incredible MIDI sequencer, and lists what it can do. |
Roland U110 PCM Sound ModuleReview | Music Technology, Jan 1989What is 1¾" high, has 31 voices, plays the piano, vibraphone and sax, and has its own library? Simon Trask checks out Roland's latest PCM sample module. |
World SystemInterview | Music Technology, Aug 1989It's the talk of Paris' hep musical set, Peter Gabriel set up a new record label for it and Ray Lema is one of its greatest exponents - Simon Trask discovers hitech ethnic music is about to make its mark on popular culture. |
Steinberg ProCreatorReview | Music Technology, Dec 1986Software for Yamaha DX/TX and Atari STWhy spend hours slaving over a hot DX7 trying to find new sounds, when there's an Atari ST program that does all the hard work for you? Simon Trask puts his feet up and takes a look. |
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