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October 2014 Magazine Contents

SOS (UK Edition) October 2014

 

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    ADK Z49

    Valve Capacitor Microphone

    ADK have tackled Neumann’s M49 before — but in this Custom Shop model, they’ve really pushed the boat out. Is it worth the extra cost?

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    Allen & Heath Qu24

    Digital Mixing Console

    Allen & Heath’s Qu series goes from strength to strength, with the latest offering more I/O, more faders and more mix groups.

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    Arturia Vox Continental V

    Software Instrument

    Arturia have pointed their considerable modelling experience at recreating a ‘60s classic.

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    Audio Interfaces: The HDX Factor

    Spotlight

    There are many companies making interfaces for Pro Tools HDX systems these days — but straying from the Avid path carries some risks.

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    Audio Spillage Drum Spillage 2

    Drum Synth Software [Mac OS]

    Drum Spillage 2 lets you get down and dirty with synthesized drum sounds.

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    Crane Song & Dave Hill Plug-ins

    Tape, Vinyl & Distortion Plug-ins For Pro Tools

    When a top hardware expert turns his attention to plug-in design, the results are a bit special.

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    Dangerous Music Compressor

    Dual-channel Compressor

    The Dangerous world of dynamics processing promises plenty of pleasant surprises.

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    EasyBeats LE

    Beat Creation App For iOS

    EasyBeats LE combines a set of 808-inspired electronic drum sounds with the ability to record a sequence of up to four measures (16 steps per measure).

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    EBS ValveDrive DI

    Bass DI & Overdrive Pedal

    Could this thoughtfully designed bass front-end be the answer to every bassist’s stage and studio prayers

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    Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine

    Organ Emulation Effects Pedal

    Is EHX’s latest pedal perfect for guitarists who want to pull out all the stops?

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    Greiner Engineering Tools Sum.mation

    Analogue Mixer With DAW Plug-in Control

    If you use outboard gear with your DAW, this could be just what the doctor ordered.

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    Headway EDM1 & EDB2

    Acoustic Instrument Preamps

    Headway’s portable preamps are designed to help you get the best possible sound from your acoustic instrument, whatever it may be.

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    How Effective Are Portable Vocal Booths?

    Screen Tests

    Portable acoustic screens are designed to make it possible to record good–sounding vocals almost anywhere. We put this claim to the test!

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    How Effective Are Portable Vocal Booths? | Media

    Screen Tests

    Audio files to accompany the article.

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    Korg SDD-3000 Pedal

    Digital Delay Processor

    A modern stompbox take on a classic digital delay unit — what’s not to like?

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    Lewitt MTP 840 DM & MTP 940 CM

    Hand-held Vocal Microphones

    Lewitt have made some fine impressions in the studio world with their innovative mic designs. Can they do the same for the stage?

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    MEL Lab Cel4 & TX3

    Reference Microphone

    The Cel4 is a reference microphone with a built-in 3.5mm four-pole connector and has been optimised for use with laptops, tablets and similar devices.

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    MeterPlugs K-Meter

    Metering Plug-in [Mac OS & Windows]

    An oft–overlooked advantage of analogue working methods is sensible metering. MeterPlugs’ K–Meter brings the same approach to your DAW.

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    Phoenix Audio Nicerizer Junior

    Analogue Summing Mixer

    The Nicerizer Junior aims to offer what analogue still does best — subtle, yet pleasing warmth and distortion.

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    Phoenix Audio Nicerizer Junior | Media

    Analogue Summing Mixer

    Audio files to accompany the article.

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    Roland System 1

    Analogue Modelling Synthesizer

    The System 1 is a fully fledged synthesizer in its own right, but it can also assume the identity of Roland classics using its built–in ‘plug–out’ technology.

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    Scuffham S-Gear 2.4

    Amp Simulator For Mac OS & Windows

    Two contrasting new virtual amplifiers and a reverb add to the appeal of Scuffham Amps’ virtual amp simulator.

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    Sonic Farm Silkworm

    Microphone Preamplifier

    This 500–series preamp boasts huge tonal versatility.

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    Spitfire Audio Mural Symphonic Strings

    Sample Library

    Spitfire Audio enter deep symphonic waters with their latest string library.

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    Steinberg UR44

    USB Audio Interface

    Could Steinberg’s mid–sized USB audio interface provide the perfect package for the home studio and music on the move?

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    Ueberschall Brasil Nova Primeiro & Brasil Nova Segundo

    Sample Library

    Two reviews for the price of one here; Ueberschall’s Brasil Nova Primeiro and Brasil Nova Segundo.

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    Universal Audio UAD v7.8 Plug-ins

    Thermionic Culture Vulture, Valley People Dyna-mite, Tonelux Tilt & Neve 1073

    Universal Audio’s catalogue of virtual vintage plug–ins continues to grow.

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    Zero-G Extreme Environments

    Kontakt Instrument

    Created for Zero-G by producer and composer Si Begg, Extreme Environments is primarily a Kontakt instrument for soundscapes,...

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Techniques

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    Inside Track: Jack White

    Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Jack White, Vance Powell & Joshua V Smith

    For Jack White, analogue recording is not about looking back to the past, but choosing the ideal medium for his art.

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    Media Content - October 2014

    Audio files to accompany the relevant articles.

    This page contains a directory of all media pages that hold the associated media for October 2014.

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    Mix Rescue: Patrizio Cavaliere

    Sound Workshop

    Patrizio Cavaliere: Our engineer sorts out the bottom end of a deep–house track.

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    Mix Rescue: Patrizio Cavaliere | Audio

    Hear For Yourself

    Audio files to accompany the article.

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    Package Deal

    Pro Tools Tips & Techniques

    The plug-ins that come with Pro Tools are more powerful than you might think.

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    Peak Performance

    Sonar Tips & Techniques

    Get the visual feedback you need with custom metering in Sonar.

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    Pushing The Envelope

    Ableton Tips & Techniques

    We delve into the mysteries of envelope following in Ableton Live.

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    Recording Music On Location

    Book Review

    Recording on location presents many challenges: this book will help you meet them.

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    Session Notes: Blue Rose Code

    Recording A Live Show

    We overcome unfriendly acoustics and troublesome spill to capture a memorable gig.

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    Session Notes: Blue Rose Code | Audio Files

    Recording A Live Show

    Audio files to accompany the article.

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    Side Effects

    Digital Performer Tips & Techniques

    Enjoy the creative possibilities of taking Digital Performer’s bundled plug–ins out of their comfort zone.

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    Studio SOS: The Electric Palace

    The SOS team visit a community youth centre to help them make the most of their new studio setup.

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    The Beat Is On

    Logic Tips & Techniques

    Nine more ways to kick off your productions in Logic Pro X.

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    The Eightest & Greatest

    Reason Tips & Techniques

    We look at what’s new in the eighth instalment of Reason.

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    Unfolding Events

    Studio One Tips & Techniques

    Studio One lets you apply effects directly to audio Events, opening up innumerable creative possibilities.

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    VCA OK

    Cubase Tips & Techniques

    I’ve long wished Steinberg would implement true VCA–style automation in Cubase — it is, for me, a critical...

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    VCA OK | Media

    Audio files to accompany the article.

    The ZIP file of the Cubase 7.5 project template.

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Sound Advice

People

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    Playback

    Reader's music reviewed

    This month we review releases from Dreamlake, Jimmy Brewer and Phillip Sandifer.  

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    Sounding Off

    Why music is better now than it ever has been. Alex Marten asks the question.

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    The Mix Review

    Commercial Productions Analysed

    This month brush up on your listening skills with Kiesza, Rita Ora, Duke Dumont, Kaiser Chefs and Mr Probz. Plus our Classic Mix - Santana's Smooth featuring Rob Thomas.

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    Paul White - Editor In Chief

    Why Pro Studios Matter

    Leader

    It is an unfortunate fact of life that the democratisation of music production, much of which is down to the affordability of...

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Music Business

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    Can The App Save The Album?

    Power Apps

    Smartphones and tablets are giving artists new ways to explore multimedia. Does the ‘album app’ have what it takes to rekindle music sales?

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    Notes From The Deadline

    TV Music From The Inside

    Credits can be a vital resource to the media composer, but they can also be a ball and chain.

    Music Business
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    Dan Daley

    Off The Record

    Music & Recording Industry News

    Historic studios might hold emotional value for us, but they are, after all, still only buildings.

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    Teldex Studios, Berlin

    Studio File

    Only a very few studios in the world are capable of accommodating the largest recording gigs.

    Music Business
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