Signal Processor

Eventide call it their Ultra-harmoniser, but is it worthy to follow in the footsteps of their standard-setting model 910? Vic Lennard and technology in perfect harmony.

Nev Barker explains the workings of his private studio and why the name met with so much resistance.

Yet another show. Organised by the Audio Engineering Society, this 4-day show displayed the latest advancements in recording technology.

Cue up to clue up

Yamaha SPX90

With the help of new software technology, Yamaha's new multi-FX unit does the job of a half-dozen outboard machines. Paul White gives a rundown of what it can do, and how well it does it.

By way of introduction to better coverage of recording studios and the technology within them, we look at the current state of the recording art and report from London's recent APRS studio show.

APRS

A brief look at some of the new product at the APRS

Production Samples

To sample or not to sample, that is the question.

PP3s analysed, tested, smoked and poked

Bob Dormon's effects tutorials conclude with a look at multi-effects units

One of the most important sound treatments is discussed in this month’s Advanced Music Synthesis.

On this month's RE:MIX mixed-mode CD...

The words behind the sounds on this month’s CD and CD-ROM

Mike Collins investigates the magic behind Enigma Studios, a MIDI-based recording facility in London's East End.

Paul Nash relates the saga of Holly Community Centre Studio.

Etcetera

The omnipresent Steve Howell passes on a few tricks of the trade. This month he examines ways in which you can transform a dry, lifeless synth sound into something soft and manageable.

The Power of the Floppy

Feeling floppy? Tony Mills slips a disk into his drive

Alesis MIDIverb

Digital reverb comes of age, in the shape of a new American unit that abandons user-programmability in favour of great-sounding presets, and does it at an incredibly low price. Paul White enthuses.

Sarm West

Report by Curtis Schwartz.

Comprehensive model-by-model listing of all available synths, drum machines, sequencers and accessories featuring the MIDI standard.

Gary Moore

Why a pink Strat is Gazzer's fave