PART 3: DIRECT-TO-DISK AND SYNTHESIS

In the final part of our look at the latest models of the state-of-the-art Synclavier, Scott Wilkinson homes in on the Direct-to-Disk recording system.

drum synth

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

More hints, tips and update news from the world of music software.

Editing Packages

Tony Mills on sequencing and editing software for the C64 and Atari 520 ST micros

Time again to peer into the crystal ball to find out what new products will be appearing over the next few months.

Korg Wavestation EX

Korg's Wavestation synthesizer has won a small but devout following since its introduction 18 months ago. Paul Ireson wonders whether new sounds and effects on the updated Wavestation EX will broaden its appeal.

Microphone

Turn your Atari ST into a complete software music system for well under a ton. Ian Waugh fires up a new all-in-one music program from an independent British company.

Guitarcheck

Two guitars from a once legendary stable. Burrluck assesses the form

As MIDI expands its influence, guidelines for improved compatibility between instruments are emerging. Vic Lennard examines the new General MIDI spec and Roland's proprietary GSS system.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the MIDI standard but were afraid to ask - Paul Overaa explains all

Colin Hodgkinson reflects on the aluminium neck of the Kramer B350.

Studio Test

The portastudio that would be Nassau

Jez Ford raps his bits round this excellent budget price sound expander from Yamaha

As MIDI begins to make inroads into the studio, Simon Trask examines its fundamental applications.

E&MM's latest project that creates single, multiple, ensemble claps with pitch control and ambience

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Korg DW8000 Polysynth

Korg's flagship poly gets a touch-sensitive keyboard, a built-in DDL, and a lot more besides. Simon Trask concludes it’s what the DW6000 should have been all along.

Once More for the Viewers at Home

The Rebis RA226 Sampler gets the H&SR treatment.