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Westlake BBSM4
Nearfield Monitors
Paul White finds that all things bright are not necessarily beautiful.
Published March 1997
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Yamaha Rev500
Reverb Processor
The modest £399 price tag on Yamaha's latest dedicated reverb belies the quality and controllability the unit offers. Hugh Robjohns thinks it's up there with the best.
Published March 1997
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BUTCVIG: Nevermind The Garbage
Interview | Producer
Butch Vig came to fame for his work on the seminal Nirvana album Nevermind, going on to make a name for himself in post-punk indie production. Now he's hit the big time as both artist and producer, as part of internationally-successful band Garbage. Richard Buskin caught up with him to talk about roots, reincarnation, and rubbish...
Published March 1997
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Buying Budget Gear
Feature | Tips & Tricks
With so many low-cost recording products coming onto the market every month, you may be tempted to ask what, if anything, is to be gained by buying more expensive models. Paul White attempts to answer.
Published March 1997
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CHRIS MADDEN: Beta Testing
Sounding Off
Ever fancied a job as a beta tester of the latest products? Chris Madden's turning it down thanks.
Published March 1997
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CHRISTOPHER FOGEL: Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill
Interview | Engineer
Christopher Fogel accepted an offer to mix an album by an unknown Canadian, and found himself caught up in the phenomenon that was Alanis Morissette. He tells Nigel Humberstone how he went about recording her without loosing the vibe and spontaneity.
Published March 1997
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CTS Professional Sales
Exploration
Carlsbro Retail's installation arm, CTS, has recently set up a brand-new sales facility near Nottingham. Paul White takes a look around.
Published March 1997
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GEORGE MASSENBURG: The Equalizer
Interview | Music Production
Internationally renowned as a producer, recording engineer, and designer of audio equipment, George Massenburg is nonetheless is still in love with the art of music production. Dave Lockwood met up with him in Los Angeles.
Published March 1997
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HIDEKI NAKANO & MOTONORI NAKAMURA (SONY JAPAN): Behind The MDMX4 Minidisc Multitracker
Interview | Manufacturer
When one of the Sony development team for the new Sony MDMX4 MiniDisc multitracker flew into the UK recently, along with the member of the product planning department, it was an ideal opportunity to find out more about Sony's plans for the home studio-based musician. Martin Walker listened in.
Published March 1997
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Alesis Point Seven
Shielded Nearfield Studio Monitor
Affordable compact and with magnetic shielding, the new Point Seven monitors are sure to cause a stir. Christopher Holder determines whether serious reference monitoring has taken another price dip.
Published March 1997
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JEAN-PHILLIPE RYKIEL & FRANÇOIS BREANT: Pioneers Of Western/African Fusion
Interview | Artist
Musicians, arrangers and producers Jean-Phillipe Rykiel and François Breant are well known in their native France as pioneers of Western and African crossover music, and for their willingness to use technology to produce new and challenging forms of music. Paul Tingen paid them each a visit at their Parisian studios to discuss their working methods.
Published March 1997
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Audio Editing On The PC: Steinberg Wavelab, Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, SEK-D Samplitude Studio
Exploration
With the advance of new technology, PC audio editors have finally reached the point where they can give Macintosh systems a run for their money. Janet Harniman-Cook investigates the possibilities.
Published March 1997
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Capturing A Good Vocal Performance
Tips & Tricks
Ask a dozen engineers how to make great vocal recordings and you'll get a dozen different answers — but there are some ground rules, as Hugh Robjohns explains.
Published March 1997
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Electronic Cow's MIDI Arpeggiator; Sound Chip Synth
Atari Notes
Derek Johnson keeps the Atari flag boldly flying with news of a new Atari-based software-only synth, and also checks out a new shareware sample conversion utility...
Published March 1997
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Making MIDI Sequencing More Realistic, Part 2: Drum Parts
Tips & Techniques
In last month's issue, Paul Farrer offered hints and tips for making your programmed MIDI instruments seem more real. This month it's the the turn of drums and percussion.
Published March 1997
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MMX; Extensions
Apple Notes
Martin Russ puts the latest doom and gloom Apple news from the media into context.
Published March 1997
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PC Musician's Guide To Plug & Play
Exploration
A system that knows when you've plugged in a new piece of kit, and which sets it up automatically, sound like a big step forward for PC owners. Unfortunately, that big step is into a chasm for many people. Martin Walker lays down some planks to get you safely across.
Published March 1997
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Reverb From First Principles
Exploration
Many of today's digital effects processors offer you considerable control over the creation of artificial ambiences for your music, and if you know how reverberation works in real spaces, you'll be better equipped for designing fake ones. Hugh Robjohns boldly goes...
Published March 1997
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Sonic Foundry Sound Forge 4
Software & DSP Plug-ins
The arrival of audio processing software plug-ins for the PC means that the platform can now compete as a viable digital audio workstation, and the latest update to PC audio editor Sound Forge supports the use of several software-based processors. Martin Walker checks them out.
Published March 1997
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ART Levelar
Vactrol Levelling Amplifier
Paul White puts the squeeze on ART's new baby valve compressor.
Published March 1997