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May 2001 Magazine Contents

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    Ahead Software Feurio!

    Audio CD-Burning Software

    Martin Walker evaluates a program that bridges the gap between the limitations of typical bundled CD-writing packages and fully fledged audio editors.

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    Behringer B2031

    Truth Active Monitors

    Paul White evaluates a new active monitor designed to deliver professional studio accuracy at a home-studio price.

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    Dbx 376

    Tube Channel Strip

    Dbx's new input channel combines tube processing with their renowned Type IV digital conversion.

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    Emagic Sound Diver 3

    Universal MIDI Editor/Librarian

    Paul White looks beneath the surface of Sound Diver 3 to discover an immensely powerful and flexible patch editor and librarian system.

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    Emu Planet Earth

    64-voice World Sound Module

    Emu's multi-coloured assault on the sound module market continues with the Planet Earth, which houses a brand new set of ethnic and world sounds. Confirmed tree-hugger and Emu preset basher Paul Farrer takes time out from boiling a mixed-lentil casserole to check it out...

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    Joemeek TB47

    Multi-pattern Tube Microphone

    Paul White tests Joemeek's multi-pattern contender for the valve mic heavyweight title.

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    Korg D1600

    Digital Recording Studio

    Korg have seriously upgraded their original D16, adding a 'double O' for good measure. John Walden is both shaken and stirred...

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    Korg KARMA

    Music Workstation

    Korg's new music workstation combines the synthesis, multi-effects and sequencing capabilities of the Triton with a new performance-based interactive music generation system — one that goes way beyond traditional arpeggiators and auto-accompaniment sections for sophistication and versatility. Simon Trask is SOS's KARMA policeman...

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    Mig Music XG Layered Dance Sounds Collection: Volume 1

    Yamaha claim, via their European web site, that over 45 million people now have access to XG sounds. This is not surprising as...

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    Roland RS9

    64-voice Synthesizer

    Roland's new entry-level performance synth is a full-length yet lightweight synth-action keyboard with ready-to-go sounds derived from recent JV and XV expansion boards. Nick Magnus investigates the RS9's family tree.

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    Roland SPV355

    P/V Pitch-to-voltage Synth (Retro)

    The SPV355, launched in the late '70s, was intended to allow the pitch of instruments such as guitars and saxophones to control analogue synth sounds — which it does with varying degrees of success. Fortunately, it has other tricks up its sleeve, as Chris Carter explains.

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    Soundman Okm II

    Binaural Stereo Microphone Headset

    Although the binaural recording technique drifts in and out of fashion, it is nonetheless useful...

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    Steinberg Midex 8

    MIDI Interface

    Musicians using Mac and PC sequencers often complain about loose MIDI timing. Martin Walker checks out an interface from Steinberg which should solve this problem — at least for users of their sequencing software...

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    Tascam US428

    USB Digital Recording Interface

    Tascam's versatile US428 combines the duties of audio interface, preamp, MIDI interface and MIDI fader surface at an attractive price, and has generated a lot of interest from musicians. Derek Johnson & Debbie Poyser test it with the Mac, while John Walden reports on the PC situation.

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Techniques

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    The DS201 exemplifies the typical controls found on a good gate.

    Advanced Gating Techniques: Part 2

    Practical Tips & Tricks

    Gates are far more than just problem-solvers for reducing spill and noise. They can be used to add punch to drum sounds, put rhythmic interest into sustained parts or even as mixing automation.

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    Creating Multiple-Booting PC Environments

    Tips & Tricks

    Wouldn't it be nice to have two PCs — one for office or games use and the other optimised for music? As Martin Walker explains, multiple booting may allow you to achieve the same effect without splashing out on a new computer...

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    Cross Platform

    Atari Notes

    If you're an Atari owner who would also like to work with other computers, you may not have to lose access to your favourite Atari applications. Derek Johnson offers some platform-crossing suggestions.

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    Frankfurt Launches For Apple Musicians

    Apple Notes

    Paul Wiffen has a sleep problem, sees the mLAN light, and rounds up the best of the Frankfurt launches for Apple musicians.

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    How To Fix Vocal Tuning; Logic Upgrade; EXS24

    Logic Notes

    This month we look at how to fix vocal tuning and timing, as well as showing how the recent Logic v4.7 upgrade improves working with Emagic's EXS24 virtual sampler.

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    Interactive Phrase Synth; Merging MIDI Parts; Steinberg LM4

    Cubase Technique

    This month's Cubase Technique introduces more features of the Interactive Phrase Synth, offers some handy hints on merging MIDI Parts, and provides some words of bitter experience on creating your own instruments in Steinberg's LM4 drum machine.

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    POLAR, FreeMIDI & OMS

    Performer Notes

    This month Robin Bigwood concludes his look at MOTU's RAM-based recorder POLAR, and explains how to get software instruments working with Digital Performer via FreeMIDI and OMS.

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    Practical Phrase Sampling For Modern Music Production, Part 2

    Tips & Tricks

    In part 2 of this series, Oli Bell offers advice on choosing a sampler for modern styles, finding and using samples from the Internet, and deciding which sample CDs to buy.

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    PSP MixTreble; Echo Mia

    PC Notes

    Martin Walker muses on whether there is really any such thing as a bad soundcard, and extends some helpful advice on how to make sure you get the right one for your needs.

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    Synthesizing Brass Instruments

    Synth Secrets

    Gordon Reid builds on the acoustic theory of wind and brass instruments he introduced last month, and explains how to produce a convincing analogue trumpet sound.

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    Tonos.com: Musicians Collaborating Online

    Net Notes

    With music professionals at the helm and software from Emagic, Tonos.com is another way for musicians to collaborate online. Mark Wherry makes some connections.

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Sound Advice

People

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    BRENDAN PERRY & QUIVVY STUDIO: Church Music

    Interview | Artist/Producer

    More and more musicians are trying to escape the sterile confines of modern commercial studios in favour of their own creative environments. Brendan Perry's highly individual recording space is uniquely suited to his eclectic style, as John Walden reports.

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    FX Music Control — Locating & Servicing Vintage Synths

    Feature | Tips & Tricks

    Many 'classic' analogue synths are getting on for 30 years old now, yet they are still highly sought after. Hugh Robjohns reports on a company that specialises in finding and fixing vintage electronic instruments.

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    John Leckie: Producing Baaba Maal

    Interview | Producer

    Producer and engineer John Leckie is renowned for his work with English pop legends such as John Lennon, The Stone Roses and Radiohead. Recently, however, he left behind the comforts of Abbey Road to record one of Africa's best-known singers on location in Senegal.

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    Microsoft's Plans For Windows XP

    Cutting Edge

    Dave Shapton exposes Microsoft's plans for Windows XP copy protection, and explains why he thinks digital mixers are on the way to becoming all-purpose control surfaces.

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    PAUL NAGLE: Virtual Analogue Synths — Inspiring The Same Affection As Analogue Counterpart?

    Sounding Off

    Can a virtual analogue synth inspire the same affection as its genuine analogue counterpart? Paul Nagle thinks not...

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    ROSE RYLANDS: Attic Studio

    Readerzone

    They say small is beautiful, and nowhere is that idea better illustrated than in the tiny attic studio belonging to Rose Rylands, recent graduate of the BA Creative Music Technology degree course at University College Scarborough.

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    TIM HAWES & PETE KIRTLEY: Writing & Recording Hear'Say's 'Pure & Simple'

    Interview | Producer

    The world is full of manufactured pop bands, but the innovation of the TV show Popstars is to turn the manufacturing process itself into entertainment. Sam Inglis talks to the producers behind the resulting smash hit single.

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Music Business

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