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Casio FZ-1 Sampling Keyboard

Review | Sound On Sound, Jun 1987
Leading The Field?

Casio caused a furore at February's Frankfurt Music Fair when they unveiled the world's first 'affordable' 16-bit sampling keyboard with onboard graphic editing display - the FZ-1. Mark Jenkins visits the Casio factory to bring you a comprehensive preview of this remarkable instrument.

Bank Managing

Feature | Topic: MIDI | Sound On Sound, Sep 1993
The MIDI Bank Select Message Explained

Kawai XD5

Review | Music Technology, May 1991
Digital Percussion Synthesiser

The ability to modify its selection of drum and percussion sounds is the strong suit of this expander from Kawai. Vic Lennard reports on the continuing beatbox boom.

Made in Japan - Part 3

Feature Series | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Music Technology, Jan 1988
Eastern Intrigue

A last visit to the land of micro-chips and rice crackers. Simon Trask pays an enquiring visit to the Yamaha organisation before waving a fond farewell to the rising sun.

Inner Space

Interview | Music Technology, Jun 1992

Confronting the "difficult third album" syndrome has presented fewer problems for Inner City mentor Kevin Saunderson than the "more of the same" second album syndrome. Simon Trask discusses musical ideologies, pop trends and advancing technology.

Ibanez SDR1000 Digital Reverb/Delay

Group: Recording World

Review | International Musician & Recording World, Dec 1986
Studio Test

...And comes back again to cast judgement on a machine which carries a hefty price tag for a good reason...

MIDI Matters - Part 3

Feature Series | Topic: MIDI | Sound On Sound, Oct 1987

Jay Chapman continues his 'back to basics' description of MIDI with a light-hearted pot-pourri of handy hints and tips.

Minder

Interview | One Two Testing, Apr 1985

Mick MacNeil's wee synthesisers

Stripes & Stars

Group: In Session

Feature | Topic: Recording Studios, Video / Film / Picture | The Mix, Jun 1995
Todd AO Studios

Simon Braund visits New York's busiest movie post-production facility

Notes on the Recording of Synergy's "Cords"

Feature | Topic: Composing / Art, Recording | Polyphony, Sep/Oct 1978

Electronic Music Techniques

Feature | Topic: Mixing, Recording | Electronics & Music Maker, Sep 1981
Mixing

Tascam 238 Syncaset

Review | Sound On Sound, Aug 1988
8-track Recorder

The 8-track war hots up. Now Tascam have an 8-track cassette to compete with the Toa MR8T. We know that eight tracks on compact cassette are possible, but who does it better, Tascam or Toa? David Mellor decides.

Sounding Off

Opinion | Sound On Sound, Nov 1988
Reverb: Too much of a good thing?

A new column that allows music industry figures to air their views on whatever it is that bugs them! Keyboard programmer, music consultant and author Paul Wiffen kicks things off this month.

Yamaha D1500 MIDI Digital Delay

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Nov 1984

That Syncing Feeling - Part 4

Feature Series | Topic: Syncronisation | Micro Music, Feb 1990

Chris Smith continues his series on synchronisation

Shut Up! - Part 2

Feature Series | Topic: Acoustics, Construction / Build | In Tune, Feb 1986

Success in Soundproofing

Roland S750 Sampler

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1991
Digital Quality — Analogue Feel

Roland's acclaimed S770 sampler has been quietly growing in popularity, and the release of version 2.0 software and the floppy drive-only S750 should ensure that Roland samplers become still more popular. Wilf Smarties explains why.

Alesis QuadraSynth

Group: Quality Control

Review | Music Technology, Apr 1994
synthesiser

There's a new synth in town, it's gunning for the competition and it aims to please.

Connectix RAM Doubler

Group: Quality Control

Review | Music Technology, May 1994
for the Mac

Double your Mac's RAM without doubling your overdraft.

Understanding the DX7 - Part 5

Feature Series | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Electronics & Music Maker, Aug 1984

Jay Chapman continues his search through the workings of Yamaha FM synthesis. This month, how to modify DX factory preset sounds.

Akai AX80

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Dec 1984
Programmable Polysynth

Paul White looks at the first musical instrument product from a Japanese giant. Has Akai's poly got the sounds and the facilities necessary for it to make an impact on today's synth world?

Frontal Lobe & PCM Channel

Review | Music Technology, Apr 1991
Korg M1 Enhancement

Much talked about in the US but still unavailable in the UK, Cannon's Frontal Lobe promises a new lease of life for your Korg M1. Gordon Reid asks "does it deliver?"

Copyrights & Wrongs - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Copyright, Music Business | Music Technology, Oct 1992

The big deal in the small print

Sony DPS-M7

Review | Sound On Sound, May 1992
Digital Sonic Modulator

Following hot on the heels of the DPS-D7 and R7 digital delay and reverb units comes a third dedicated processor in Sony's DPS series — the DPS-M7. David Mellor wonders whether this marks the end of the line for multiple effects units.

Hands On: Tascam & Fostex 24-Tracks

Feature | Topic: Recording | Sound On Sound, Jan 1993
Fostex G24S & Tascam MSR24S Multitracks

 

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