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The magazine for producers, engineers & recording musicians | 09 September 2010


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iElectribe
MTM 89

Korg iElectribe

  Proremote
MTM 89

Far Out Labs Proremote

Midi Surface
MTM 88

Audiofi le Engineering Midi Surface

  Midi Mobilizer
MTM 87

Line 6 Midi Mobilizer

MPK88
MTM 87

AKAI MPK88
If you’re after a great playing experience combined with hands-on MIDI controls and an old-skool pad system, AKAI might have the answer. Hollin Jones tests the MPK88.

  Wavedrum WD-X
MTM 85

Korg Wavedrum WD-X
Korg’s original Wavedrum was a big hit, so how will the new version measure up? Hollin Jones pounds the beat.

Oxygen 49
MTM 83

M-Audio Oxygen 49
M-Audio’s new Oxygen 49 is a portable MIDI keyboard with integrated DAW control. Hollin Jones takes it for a spin.

  Nocturn keyboard
MTM 82

Novation Nocturn keyboard
We’d all like our hardware to be more capable, but how about a MIDI keyboard that can also control any plug-in on your system? Hollin Jones road tests the Nocturn Keyboard.

Axiom Pro 49
MTM 78

M-Audio Axiom Pro 49
With the addition of HyperControl, the Axiom Pro 49 is a truly ‘next-gen’ MIDI controller. Mark Cousins starts it up.

  SL MKII
MTM 76

Novation SL MKII
If you think hassle-free, hands-on plug-in control is just a pipe dream, this might be the answer. Hollin Jones takes two.

APC40
MTM 76

AKAI APC40
Live is a great performance tool – and the APC40 looks set to revolutionise the way you interact with it. Hollin Jones plugs in.

  G2M
MTM 75

Sonuus G2M
Using a guitar to control MIDI instruments could now be easier thanks to products such as the G2M. Mike Hillier investigates.

AXiS-49
MTM 75

C-Thru Music AXiS-49
If you’re stuck for ideas, the AXiS-49’s revolutionary keypad might just help fire your creativity. Keith Gemmell taps in.

  BPM
MTM 73

MOTU BPM
Producers are always looking for great beats and MOTU reckons that BPM can deliver. Hollin Jones gets groovy.

EWI USB
MTM 71

AKAI EWI USB
At last: an affordable wind controller with a USB port and customised sampled sounds. Keith Gemmell breathes easy.

  MR816 CSX/CC121
MTM 68

Steinberg MR816 CSX/CC121
If you want more hands-on control over recording and working in Cubase, Steinberg just might have the answer. Hollin Jones gets familiar with the MR816 and CC121.

MPC5000
MTM 66

AKAI MPC5000
AKAI is the firm behind the legendary MPC series, but how will its new flagship MPC5000 fare? Hollin Jones digs in.

  Nocturn
MTM 65

Novation Nocturn
Novation’s unique Automap Universal system finds its way into another MIDI controller. Mike Hillier sees the light.

Merge-4
MTM 62

Kenton Merge-4

  MC Mix
MTM 62

Euphonix MC Mix
A new generation of control surfaces is emerging that take advantage of Euphonix’s EuCon connection protocol. Mark Cousins introduces the MC Mix...

Nio 2/4
MTM 60

Novation Nio 2/4
Good things do come in small packages, but can Novation’s new nio 2 | 4 punch above its weight? Hollin Jones finds out...

  MPK49
MTM 59

AKAI MPK49
AKAI’s MPK49 aims to be the ultimate performance controller while remaining equally adept on stage. Mike Hillier is in key...

M-Key
MTM 59

CME M-Key

  Studio Konnekt 48
MTM 59

TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48
TC Electronic’s new baby is much more than just another run-of-the-mill audio interface. Hollin Jones finds out what’s so special about the Studio Konnekt 48...

Tenori-on
MTM 56

Yamaha Tenori-on
Yamaha has a history of innovation, but has it outdone itself with Tenori-On? Hollin Jones finds out...

  AXON AX-50 USB
MTM 53

TerraTec AXON AX-50 USB
Guitarists are enjoying ever more choice when it comes to MIDI control. Hollin Jones finds out what the AX-50 has to offer...

0404 USB
MTM 50

E-mu 0404 USB
Portable interfaces are more popular now than ever, so how will E-mu’s new baby perform? Hollin Jones finds out...

  8pre
MTM 51

Mark Of The Unicorn 8pre
Offering both audio interfacing and A/D conversion, is the 8pre a comprehensive studio solution? Keith Gemmell finds out...

FaderPort
MTM 48

PreSonus FaderPort
If you’re tired of recording and mixing using a mouse, FaderPort could be just what you need. Keith Gemmell sacks his rodent...

  MidAir 25
MTM 44

M-Audio MidAir 25
M-Audio’s new MIDI controller brings wireless technology to the popular Oxygen8. Mike Hillier breathes in the Air...

ReMOTE ZeRO SL
MTM 43

Novation ReMOTE ZeRO SL
Retaining all the control capabilities of the original SL series, the ZeRO SL simply lacks keys. Mike Hillier maps it out...

  Liquid Mix
MTM 43

Focusrite Liquid Mix
With over 60 emulations of vintage compressors and equalizers, could Focusrite’s Liquid Mix revolutionise software mixing as we know it? Mark Cousins goes with the flow...

Ultralite
MTM 41

Mark Of The Unicorn Ultralite
MOTU keeps up the good work with another portable FireWire interface. Mike Hillier steps out with the UltraLite.

  MC-808
MTM 41

Roland MC-808
Roland’s latest Groovebox is packed with earth-shaking electronic sounds and even boasts motorised faders. Hollin Jones puts the MC-808 through its paces...

Radias
MTM 41

Korg Radias
Good things do sometimes come in small packages, as Hollin Jones finds out when he test-drives Korg’s new baby, the deceptively compact Radias.

  Axiom 25
MTM 39

M-Audio Axiom 25
A MIDI controller is one of the most fundamental requirements for a project studio. Mike Hillier goes back to basics with M-Audio’s Axiom 25...

Axon AX 100 mkII
MTM 38

TerraTec Axon AX 100 mkII
The synthesis and sampler market is dominated by keyboard players, but TerraTec is hoping the Axon will help guitarists to gatecrash the party. Mike Hillier picks up his Ax.

  Novation ReMOTE 25 SL
MTM 37

Novation Novation ReMOTE 25 SL
Configuring a MIDI controller can be a time-consuming and frustrating job, but Novation’s latest offering aims to make life easier. Mike Hillier lets the ReMOTE 25 SL take control.

Photon X25
MTM 37

Alesis Photon X25
With its Photon X25, Alesis is attempting to shake up the portable MIDI controller market. Mike Hillier puts it through its paces.

  ProKeys 88
MTM 36

M-Audio ProKeys 88
The days of using one dedicated keyboard in the studio and another on the stage are seemingly numbered. Hollin Jones tinkles the ivories of M-Audio’s new ProKeys 88.

Studiologic VMK-188 Plus
MTM 34

Fatar Studiologic VMK-188 Plus
Fatar’s latest flagship MIDI controller adds numerous hands-on features to the company’s popular weighted piano keyboard. Hollin Jones gets in on the action...

  GypsyMIDI MoCap MIDI Controller
MTM 33

Animazoo GypsyMIDI MoCap MIDI Controller
Fed up with standard MIDI controllers? Wish your every move could be used to control music? Mike Hillier finds a new way.

Xboard 49
MTM 31

E-mu Xboard 49
With more and more hands-on software out there, portable USB MIDI keyboards are the order of the day. Hollin Jones gets to grips with E-mu’s Xboard 49…

  UF8
MTM 29

CME UF8
Every keyboard player deserves the feel of a real piano – even when they’re on the road. Does CME’s latest offering deliver the goods? Hollin Jones finds out.

Ozonic
MTM 25

M-Audio Ozonic
There’s considerably more to M-Audio’s new all-purpose three-octave keyboard than initially meets the eye... Mike Hillier takes control.

  X-Station 25
MTM 23

Novation X-Station 25
Novation’s latest offering is an all-in-one audio/MIDI interface and hardware synth. Hollin Jones finds out if the X-Station is too good to be true…

TD-20K V-drums
MTM 22

Roland TD-20K V-drums
The flagship version of Roland’s innovative V-Drums range comes with more options than Joe Silva can shake a stick at…

  O2
MTM 22

M-Audio O2
Slim and elegant, M-Audio’s new O2 looks great. Mike Hillier finds out if it’s as easy to use as it is on the eye.

Keystation Pro 88
MTM 20

M-Audio Keystation Pro 88
M-Audio’s new controller keyboard aims to offer professional MIDI control at a budget price. Mike Hillier finds out if there’s a catch...

  Guitar Rig
MTM 18

Native Instruments Guitar Rig
Native Instruments’ first guitar effects software is here. Hollin Jones feels the full effects of Guitar Rig….

PCR-1 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
MTM 17

Edirol PCR-1 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
Edirol’s new keyboard controller combines good looks and MIDI functionality with audio capability. Keith Gemmell tinkles its ivories...

  Emulator X Studio
MTM 16

E-mu Emulator X Studio
Looking for a one-stop shop to turn your PC into a desktop studio? E-mu’s Emulator X Studio could be just the job, as Bob Dormon discovers…

The Legacy Collection
MTM 15

Korg The Legacy Collection
Korg has resurrected its legendary MS-20, Polysix and Wavestation synthesisers as software instruments – but do they sound as good as the originals? Keith Gemmell listens closely...

  MK-461C USB Keyboard
MTM 14

Evolution MK-461C USB Keyboard
The controller keyboard market is booming, but Evolution’s new products always demand a closer look. Mark Jenkins is your master and commander...

ReMOTE 25 Audio
MTM 13

Novation ReMOTE 25 Audio
An audio interface and MIDI controller from Novation that’ll keep all your eggs in one basket. Pete Crisp works up an appetite...

  PCR-A30
MTM 12

Edirol PCR-A30
Edirol’s latest MIDI controller keyboard combines everything the mobile musician needs in a single box. Hollin Jones discovers that small really can be beautiful...

microKontrol
MTM 11

Korg microKontrol
Musicians can still control their instruments in the traditional fashion. Paul Wiffen investigates Korg’s microKontrol solution…

  Midistream
MTM 11

Kenton Electronics Midistream
Offering low-latency, long-distance control, the Midistream looks set to break records. Keith Gemmell takes it to the limit…

PC1X Performance Controller
MTM 10

Kurzweil PC1X Performance Controller
Always fancied a Kurzweil synth but couldn’t muster the readies? As David Etheridge discovers, the new PC1X may well be within your reach…

  Micro Lite and MIDI Express 128
MTM 07

Mark Of The Unicorn Micro Lite and MIDI Express 128
MIDI interfacing via USB is the norm these days, but do MOTU’s new host-powered models plug into the needs of musicians? Bob Dormon finds out.

ReMOTE 25
MTM 07

Novation ReMOTE 25
Taking command of your soft synths demands a powerful controller – Mark Jenkins investigates whether Novation deserves an ovation...

  UR80 USB Recording System
MTM 07

Edirol UR80 USB Recording System
The UR80 combines a two-channel recording interface with a MIDI control surface in a desktop box that connects to your PC. Dan Duffell gets the feel of his software...

PCR-30
MTM 06

Edirol PCR-30
This controller is packed with buttons, sliders and knobs, but is it the perfect partner for your MIDI/USB gear? Nigel Lord is left to his own devices...

  Ozone
MTM 05

M-Audio Ozone
There are plenty of MIDI controller keyboards and USB audio interfaces out there, but Ozone combines both in a compact, portable package. Brian Heywood looks for the holes…

MPD16
MTM 04

Akai MPD16
Tired of tying up your fingers triggering samples on your keyboard? There is an easier way. As Nigel Lord discovers, it just takes a little padding…

  MK-361C MIDI Keyboard
MTM 04

Evolution MK-361C MIDI Keyboard
Evolution’s flagship MIDI controller keyboard aims to dock with your computer – but is it a luxury liner or a sailing dinghy? Simon Trask goes to see…

U Control: UC-33
MTM 02

Evolution U Control: UC-33
Evolution's UC-33 offers a great deal of hands-on control over lots of software. Ian Waugh gets tactile…

  Spin Doctor
MTM 01

Kenton Spin Doctor
Kenton Electronics’ latest MIDI controller is designed to free the functions buried inside your favourite music hardware or software. Brian Heywood takes it for a spin.


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