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Hands Across the Keyboard

Interview | Music Technology, Feb 1987

Veteran songwriter Peter Hammill and programmer Paul Ridout have used some revolutionary applications of MIDI technology in the creation of Hammill's latest album. Paul Tingen interviews them, and comes away suitably impressed.

Psychoacoustic Enhancer - Part 9

Feature Series | Topic: Electronics / Build | Home & Studio Recording, Aug 1985

This exciting project from Paul Williams is capable of making even the most dull recordings come to life - it's a pity it can't do anything about duff songwriting though.

The Producers

Interview | Sound International, May 1978

In the first of a series, Fred Dellar looks at the chequered career of Gus Dudgeon.

Tascam Studio 8

Review | Sound On Sound, Jan 1986

Continuing the tradition that began with their 144 Portastudio, Tascam have created a combined package of mixer and 8-track recorder - the 388 Studio 8 - whose compact dimensions belie its true versatility. Dave Lockwood assesses its performance.

Talking MIDI - Part 4

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI | Sound On Sound, Mar 1986

Jay Chapman delves deep into the murky waters of MIDI's often ignored Mono Mode in pursuit of multi-timbral expression!

Wiring DIN Connectors

Feature | Topic: Electronics / Build | Home & Studio Recording, Mar 1984
Interconnect

Yamaha QX5 Sequencer

Review | Sound On Sound, Dec 1986

Less a sequencer more an astonishingly flexible 8-track digital multitrack for keyboards. David Mellor pinpoints the essential differences and judges where the QX5 fits into the Yamaha product line.

Using Patchbays

Feature | Sound On Sound, Jun 1993
Sound Workshop

Juno Jive!

Feature | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Phaze 1, Jan 1989
Yesteryear's Gear: Roland Juno synths

classic analogue synthesizers for today's acid sounds

Politics & Pop

Feature | Topic: Arranging / Songwriting, Marketing / Promotion, Music Business | Phaze 1, Feb 1989
Are They A Good Mix?

mixing the pop world's most powerful cocktail: should your music have a message?

Dearly Beloved

Interview | Music Technology, Mar 1993

Jon and Helena Marsh in their natural habitat

Sequential Prophet 3000

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1987

Two years ago Sequential launched the Prophet 2000 sampling keyboard, which set the standard for all the 12-bit machines on the market. Will the Prophet 3000 stereo rack sampler do the same for the 16-bit field? Paul Wiffen thinks so. Read why...

Mixer Basics

Feature | Topic: Mixing | Recording Musician, Jan 1993

A step-by-step guide to the workings of a typical mixing console.

Multitrack Mixers - Part 4

Feature Series | Topic: Mixing | Recording Musician, May 1993
Insert Points & Aux Sends

Last minute bargains: Guided tour around typical multitrack desk, stopping at all notable features. Bed, breakfast and evening meal not provided.

MIDI Automation Systems - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI, Mixing | Sound On Sound, Feb 1988
How Good Are They?

Over the next two issues Graham Hinton tests five mixer automation systems which all provide control of audio signal level by means of Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCAs) and are accessible to some degree by MIDI. This month it's the turn of the Akai MPX820 and Simmons SPM8:2.

Guest Editorial

Editorial | Polyphony, Sep/Oct 1978
Some Thoughts About Contemporary Music

Electro-Music Engineer: CEM 3310

Feature | Topic: Electronics / Build | Electronics & Music Maker, Dec 1981
Application of the CEM 3310

VC Envelope Generator

Going For A Song - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Buyer's Guide | International Musician & Recording World, Aug 1985

Phil Walsh with some tips on buying second hand gear

Instant Multitracking

Feature | Topic: Recording | Home & Studio Recording, Jul 1984

Instant multitracking with a pair of stereo tape recorders.

Phantom Power Supply

Feature | Topic: Electronics / Build | Home & Studio Recording, Oct 1984

A simple-to-build and inexpensive design capable of powering up to 200 microphones!

How to Set Up a Home Studio - Part 3

Feature Series | Topic: Home Studio | Sound On Sound, Feb 1989
Soldering Techniques & Wiring Looms

Part 3: If you are a home studio builder, then sooner or later you are going to have to solder. And unless you like tangled cables, you will need to be able to make up your own wiring looms. David Mellor offers a man-in-the-street’s guide to simple and reliable wiring techniques.

Mixing Essentials - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI, Mixing | Sound On Sound, Feb 1990
Mixing in the MIDI Age

This two-part feature covers both the art and technology of mixing. The first article on page 48, 'Mixing Essentials', covers audio mixing in general, from a more basic level, and applies to any sort of studio mixing task. The second part, 'Mixing With MIDI’, starts on page 54 and covers techniques made possible by MIDI, specifically automated mixing and sending MIDI instruments direct to your master tape. Craig Anderton is your guide.

Tron Digidrum 3

Review | In Tune, Jul 1986

Akai DD1000

Review | Music Technology, Apr 1991
Magneto-optical Disk Recorder

Akai's DD1000 Magneto-optical recorder applies state-of-the-art technology to four-track dedicated digital editing. Vic Lennard sees the light at the end of the sample.

PG Music Band-In-A-Box

Review | Music Technology, Jul 1991
Apple Mac/IBM PC/Atari ST Software

As technology tears down barriers, people rebuild them. Ian Waugh investigates a composition program that delivers all the traditional elements of music at the touch of a button.

 

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