Music Tech Magazine - Issue 44
Cubase 4 - Exclusive Review! The world's favourite sequencer has had a major overhaul - and we have a full review of the latest incarnation. Among the many new features are a new set of VST3 virtual instruments and Control Room studio integration.
Publish date: 18 October 2006
Issue 44 of Music Tech Magazine is out now in newsagents throughout the UK.
In the issue…
The world’s favourite sequencer has had a major overhaul - and we have a full review of the latest incarnation. Among the many new features are a new set of VST3 virtual instruments, Control Room studio integration functionality, and the SoundFrame sound manager…
Creative Signal Abuse
It’s a technique that’s been used extensively by such luminaries as Brian Eno, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and William Orbit, but it might not be your first avenue of exploration if you’re looking to transform drums, guitars, bass or anything else into unique textures and effects. Mark Cousins shows you how it’s done.
Vocal Recording
Tracking a perfect vocal is no easy task, but there are a number of ways in which you can make the process easier – and almost guarantee a good performance from your singer. George Shilling looks at some of the tricks of the trade from the engineer’s perspective.
Ten Minute Masters
Conceived by Laurens Hammond more than 70 years ago, the Hammond Organ sound continues to appeal today, finding work in a diverse range of musical styles. We examine what makes the Hammond tick. Plus! You might be unfamiliar with the concept of metadata, but every digital audio file you create or play has the capacity to hold and utilise it. Grant Bridgeman has the info…
Reviews
PreSonus' DigiMAX FS, Crowley and Tripp’s Naked Eye, TC-Helicon’s VoiceDoubler, ART’s TUBE MP and Røde’s NT55 are among the new products put through their paces this month by MTM’s experts.
ON THE DVD
Bass and Drum EssentialsA rock-solid rhythm section is the cornerstone of any serious band, forming the foundations on which your guitarist, vocalist or saxophonist gets the opportunity to play fast and loose with the beat. But there’s more to the drummer and bassist’s roles than simply staying in-tempo: strategic flams and rolls coupled with watertight hi-hats and cymbals, all augmented with precision bass lines will help make your tracks stand out above the rest. For further proof, just check out this month’s collection of superbly crafted acoustic drum and bass loops.
Synth Leads
Atmospheric synth tones and textures can be heard in just about every sphere of music, from film and TV soundtracks to the ever-evolving synth-based pop produced over the last 30-plus years. So if you need classic synth tones and drones to create texture or ambience as a backdrop to an AV project or the searing intro to your latest contemporary composition, explore this royalty-free and exclusive collection of synth pads and leads.
Beta Monkey Music Double Bass Mania
You don’t have to look very hard at all to find every sample you could possibly ever need if you like to make techno and electronica in your studio, but for those into the rock and metal genres, finding something suitable to keep the beat behind your latest composition can be a much trickier prospect. Fortunately, Beta Monkey Music has the solution in the shape of this stunning collection of fast and aggressive breaks and blastbeats
All the latest demos…
BetabugsAudio GetaBlitchJR and CrayonFilter, Camel Audio Biolabs Absynth Research Sounds, Source Elements Source-Live and Source-Connect Pro.
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