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Competition 5 AAS Modelling Collections to be won! Deadline: 2009-07-31 This month we have five Modelling Collection bundles, each worth £375, to give away. They comprise the latest editions of Tassman, Lounge Lizard, Ultra Analog, String Studio, Strum Acoustic and Strum Electric, to form an astonishingly useful sonic arsenal. They work on Mac and PC with VST, Audio Units and RTAS-format hosts, so if you have a computer in your studio, why not enter? www.applied-acoustics.com Reviews Analogue Tape Recorder Simulator Some say that nothing does analogue tape like analogue tape does, but AnaMod think theyre wrong — and are doing a pretty good job of proving it! Vocal Recording Channel & USB Audio Interface This budget recording strip is certainly a jack of all trades, delivering a huge feature set for the price — but does it offer quality as well as quantity? Audio Editing Software For Mac OS X Audiofile Engineerings elegant package offers impressive editing features at an affordable price. Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Audixs acclaimed range of microphones is designed and built entirely at home in the USA — and its an approach that seems to be paying off... Dynamic Equaliser Plug-ins [Mac/PC] The dynamic equaliser can be a secret weapon for fixing faults at the mixing or even the mastering stage, and Brainworx innovative plug-in implementation offers novel M/S features. Software Synth [Mac/PC] Future Audio Workshops debut soft synth offers versatile modulation possibilities, via an interface designed to be highly intuitive. Mastering Plug-in [Mac/PC] Izotopes comprehensive suite of mastering tools continues to develop and mature, yet still offers excellent value for money. Synthesizer & Vocoder The hugely popular Microkorg — the worlds best-selling synth for the past few years, according to its makers — has gained what Korg describe as a big brother. Will it repeat the success of its sibling? Virtual Groovebox [Mac/PC] MOTUs BPM takes some obvious cues from Akais MPC range — but can a groovebox work in software? Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone When youre on a budget, youll need one mic to perform a range of duties — and this one seems to punch above its weight. Studio Monitors & Subwoofer Samsons new low-cost nearfields can produce a big sound, but do they measure up for serious mixing? We find out. Siedlaczek Complete Classical Collection II Sample Library Complete Classical Collection is quite a claim. Can orchestral sampling pioneer Peter Siedlaczeks latest library make good on it? Software Sampler [Mac/PC] This suite of sampling, effects and live performance software, with a bundled 65GB library, is feature-rich but also up against heavy competition. Can it make its mark? Sound Advice
| People + Opinion Doves: Producing Kingdom Of Rust Dan Austin & Jez Williams Doves have overcome writers block, the perils of democracy and a silly studio name to produce an early contender for album of the year. Leader In this screen-driven world, it's easy to forget that we have ears with which to make quality judgements... Readers Music Reviewed More readers' tracks get the Juke Box Jury treatment from the SOS crew. Sponsored by breed-media.co.uk Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Dylan 3D Dresdow Black Eyed Peas For their fifth album, The END, Black Eyed Peas main man will.i.am took the band — and their long-serving mixer Dylan Dresdow — in a new direction, with stunning success. People Making Waves With Music Technology • Duncan Miller & Tom Rodwell: Nightmares On Wax? Simple Minds: Recording Graffiti Soul Jez Coad & Simple Minds Thirty years after their debut, Simple Minds returned to their roots as a live band and relit the old fires to record their most impressive album in years. Technique Ableton Live: Warping Revisited Ableton Live Notes & Techniques Warping has changed entirely in Live 8. We show you how to get the most out of the new system. Classic Tracks: The Moody Blues Nights In White Satin Producer: Tony Clarke • Engineer: Derek Varnals Thunderous reverbs, haunting vocals and Mellotron galore: we tell the story of recording the Moody Blues symphonic rock masterpiece, Nights In White Satin. Cubase Notes & Techniques With even a basic hardware MIDI controller, Quick Controls make writing automation in Cubase much more convenient. Cubase: Quick Controls | Track Presets Downloadable Files Download a ZIP file of the Track Presets that accompany July 2009's Cubase Notes workshop on Quick Controls automation. Logic Notes & Techniques Part 1: Use Logics EQ and SubBass plug-ins to give some mastering polish to your mixes. Sparse Arrangements We didnt have to fight through competing walls of sound in this months Mix Rescue, but a sparse arrangement offers challenges of its own... Mix Rescue: Punkdisco | Audio Files Hear For Yourself This page provides links to MP3 and WAV files that accompany July 2009's Mix Rescue article. Multitrack Comping in Digital Performer Digital Performer Notes & Techniques Comping multitrack audio neednt be a headache with new features in Digital Performer 6. On-line Sessions: Remote Working | Audio Files On-line Session Services Compared If your music deserves the best musicians, the Internet provides the means to find them. We test the three leading on-line session services. Pro Tools Notes & Techniques We continue our newcomers guide to Pro Tools with a selection of techniques that every user should know. On-line Session Services Compared If your music deserves the best musicians, the Internet provides the means to find them. We test the three leading on-line session services. Sonar Notes & Techniques If youre interested in M/S (Mid/Side) recording or stereo image tweaks, Sonars Channel Tools could be your best friend. Recording on a tight budget We show Tom Hennessey that as long as you have good ideas and a good ear, you can put together decent recordings and mixes on the smallest of budgets. Will Gigasampler Make A Comeback? PC Notes The Giga sampling platform may be coming back from the dead, with the news that developer Gary Garritan has acquired it from Tascam. PC Notes reports. Music Business TV Music From The Inside Pitching for work is frustrating, time-consuming and, unless youre very lucky, unpaid. But at least the best demo (usually) wins. |