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Macintosh or Atari?

Feature | Topic: Computing | Sound On Sound, Jan 1988

Over the last few years musicians have consistently been more excited over the latest MIDI hardware developments than they have over MIDI software. Whilst other micros have come and gone, the Atari ST and Macintosh micros have quietly become the established computers for making music with MIDI. Ed Jones reveals why with a look at Steinberg's Pro-24 (V2.1) and Mark Of The Unicorn's Performer (V2.2) programs.

Which One Would You Choose?

Review | Topic: Recording | Sound On Sound, Mar 1988
Three 4-tracks

Is it possible to get expensive sounds from inexpensive equipment or is the poor person's multitrack merely an expensive toy? David Mellor looks at three entry-level recorders - Tascam Porta 05, Fostex X30, and Yamaha MT2X - and asks 'Which one would you choose?'.

Totally Wired

Feature | Topic: Maintenance / Repair / Modification | Making Music, Jul 1987
Leads & Wires

Find out about the rubber on the outside, the wire on the inside, the music goes round and round...

Holger Czukay

Interview | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1982

An in depth interview with this amazing character who is now recognised as one of the world's most inventive and original electro-musicians.

When is a Computer? - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Computing | One Two Testing, Nov 1983

In fact, when is it a musical instrument? We start making sense of the silicon chip.

That Syncing Feeling - Part 2

Feature Series | Topic: Syncronisation | Micro Music, Aug/Sep 1989

Chris Smith continues his series on synchronisation

Kawai K4

Review | Sound On Sound, Jan 1990
16-Bit Digital Synthesizer

Following on from the success of their extremely popular K1, Kawai have gone upmarket with the 16-bit K4. Tony Wride looks at the company's new flagship synth.

Recording Techniques - Part 4

Feature Series | Topic: Recording | Sound On Sound, Mar 1990
4-Track Recording

PART 4: David Mellor takes a first step into the wide world of multitrack recording with an explanation of cassette-based 4-track techniques.

Synclavier II - Part 1

Review Series | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1983

Making Records - Part 2

Feature Series | Topic: Mastering, Tape, Vinyl, CD, DAT | Home & Studio Recording, Feb 1985
Metalwork

Part 2 deals with that crucial part of the record making process - the metalwork stage.

Gibson Twin-neck

Group: GuitarCheck

Review | International Musician & Recording World, Nov 1975

Mega Smoke

News | Making Music, Dec 1986
Goes Chrimbo Crazy

A special seasonal waft of your favourite news and gossip column, this time drifting through the whole magazine and including mini-interviews with the likes of China Crisis and jokes from the likes of us. The fun starts here.

Sounding Off

Opinion | Sound On Sound, Oct 1990
A Voice In The Wilderness

Now that we can all make make release-quality albums in our bedrooms and basements, what happens to all this music? Richard Garrett has some suggestions.

How To Become An Atari ST Power User - Part 1

Feature Series | Topic: Computing | Sound On Sound, Aug 1991
Hardware

The first part of a short series in which Martin Russ expands, exploits and explores the Atari ST computer.

Akai/Linn MPC60 II

Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1991

Warren Cann looks at the updated version of the MPC60, the most notable result of Roger Linn's collaboration with Akai.

Wave For Windows

Group: Quality Control

Review | Music Technology, May 1994
Direct-to-disk recording system

PC-based direct-to-disk recording is getting better... and cheaper. Ian Waugh looks at one of the latest systems to emerge.

Step-time Composition on the Model 64

Group: Computer Musician

Feature | Topic: Computing | Electronics & Music Maker, Sep 1984

Who needs SCI? Billy Cowie has come up with some simple software that enables the Model 64 Sequencer to be programmed in step-time.

Tango Zebra

Interview | Music Technology, Mar 1987

What have David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, King Crimson, Frank Zappa and Jean-Michel Jarre got in common? They've all employed the services of Adrian Belew, one of the world's most inventive guitarists, and a man with a passion for creating new sound textures.

Bass á la mode

Group: Sound Advice

Feature | Topic: Acoustics, Construction / Build | The Mix, Oct 1994
Bass modes

Perfecting the acoustics of your studio

Sony D50 Compact Disc Player

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Nov 1985

H&SR looks at Sony's tiny compact disc player and offers a few excuses for buying one.

Logitech CSDD1 Sampling Delay

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Dec 1985

Fostex X28

Review | Music Technology, Feb 1992
Cassette Multitracker

When cassette multitrackers were new they said everybody should have one - now that there are machines like the X28 around, everybody can. Nigel Lord says small is beautiful.

The Synth Is Dead: Long Live The Synth

Feature | Topic: Synthesis & Sound Design | Sound On Sound, Oct 1992

With the predominance of the workstation synth, and the rise and rise of essentially preset instruments, what has become of the 'traditional' synthesizer? Paul Hazel turns the spotlight on Roland's JD800 and Korg's Wavestation, two recent instruments which answer the question — but in very different ways.

Atari Notes

Feature | Topic: Computing | Sound On Sound, Aug 1993

Sound on Stage

Feature | Topic: Live | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1981

 

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