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Past Masters

Group: In Session

Feature | Topic: Mastering | The Mix, May 1995
Sound Mastering

Ace Records' re-mastering engineers reveal the secrets of acoustic restoration

A Pair in the Hand

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Nov 1986
Tascam 112 and 112R Cassette Decks

Two decks, one basic and one sophisticated, but both offering superb performance.

Do The Hüsker

Interview | Making Music, Jul 1987

Big In Japan

Feature | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Making Music, Jul 1986

Is what Yamaha do. Our brave and selfless editor finds out how, first hand.

Glassworks

Interview | Electronics & Music Maker, Dec 1983

Fashionably minimalistic, America's premier avant garde composer recently visited the UK for an all too brief concert tour. He has been cited by many international stars as one of their first influences, yet commercial success has eluded him. Dan Goldstein listens to what he has to say

Recording Techniques - Part 10

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI, Recording, Syncronisation | Sound On Sound, Sep 1990
MIDI & Multitrack

Part 10: David Mellor looks at ways of getting the best of both worlds by combining a MIDI system with a multitrack tape recorder.

Hands On: Yamaha SPX90

Feature | Topic: Effects Processing | Sound On Sound, Dec 1991

David Mellor offers advice to the studio newcomer on the original multi-effects unit.

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.

Software Tracking

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Sep 1986
Steinberg Pro24 Software

Simon Trask looks at one of the first multitrack MIDI recording packages to be made available for the Atari ST series of computers. How does it compare to dedicated sequencers?

Polysynth Checklist

Feature | Topic: Buyer's Guide | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1986

The lowdown on current polysynths, voice expanders and controller keyboards in this month's instalment of our unique buyer's guide.

Star Quality

Review | Sound On Sound, Sep 1993
Studiomaster Star System Mixer

Is it an analogue modular synth? No! It's a mixer with a difference.

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

 

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