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The magazine for producers, engineers & recording musicians | 04 February 2012


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Gladiator Clarity X DAW Review
MTM 97

Aria Gladiator Clarity X DAW Review
A powerful PC is essential these days and Aria reckons it has the perfect machine for music production. Hollin Jones fires it up and finds out.

  TubeOpto 8
MTM 90

ART TubeOpto 8
Want to add some valve warmth to your tracks? ART’s new baby could be for you. Huw Price puts it through its paces.

 Launchpad Midi Controller for Ableton Live
MTM 81

Novation Launchpad Midi Controller for Ableton Live
Live is geared for performing on the move and Novation’s Launchpad could be the ideal tool for adding that human touch. Hollin Jones finds out if it’s a match made in heaven.

  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.

DP-02
MTM 63

Tascam DP-02
Hardware DAWs don’t have to be all about endless menus, sub-systems and fiddly navigation. Mike Hillier checks out the simple life with Tascam’s new DP-02.

  HD16
MTM 52

Zoom HD16
Zoom’s HD16 is a multi-track digital recorder that doubles as a DAW control surface. Keith Gemmell finds out if it’s on track...

003 Factory
MTM 51

Digidesign 003 Factory
Digidesign has finally released the much-anticipated successor to that studio stalwart the 002. Mark Cousins charts the changes...

  MV-8800
MTM 50

Roland MV-8800
Despite the rise of software, hardware music production systems are here to stay. Keith Gemmell ditches his DAW...

2488mkII
MTM 50

Tascam 2488mkII
Tascam invented the Portastudio concept, but does the company’s new 2488MkII keep that pioneering vision alive? Mark Cousins investigates its latest offering...

  CR500 BWF Mastering Recorder
MTM 42

Fostex CR500 BWF Mastering Recorder
A pro-quality mastering and playback machine at a project studio price? Keith Gemmell asks the burning questions...

DM-3200
MTM 39

Tascam DM-3200
Does Tascam’s DM-3200 finally offer us a digital console fit for today’s DAW-driven studios? Mark Cousins gets his fingers on the faders...

  D4
MTM 37

Korg D4
If you’re out of the studio when inspiration strikes, that hit tune might stay in your head for good. Mark Cousins finds a solution.

D3200
MTM 35

Korg D3200
With up to 32 tracks and a host of recording features, does Korg’s D3200 set a new standard for the personal multitrack recorder? Mark Cousins finds out.

  AW1600
MTM 31

Yamaha AW1600
Why struggle with Logic Pro or Cubase SX when you can have a dedicated hardware solution for recording? Mark Cousins opens Yamaha’s latest box of delights...

DP-01FX
MTM 27

Tascam DP-01FX
Updating Tascam’s classic Portastudio for the digital generation has brought some significant improvements. Mark Cousins takes an altogether easier approach to multitrack recording.

  MV-8000
MTM 24

Roland MV-8000
An all-in-one production solution that doesn’t need a mouse, keyboard and virus protection? Bob Dormon checks out the Roland MV-8000.

2488 Digital Portastudio
MTM 19

Tascam 2488 Digital Portastudio
25 years after inventing the world’s first 4-track Portastudio, Tascam has announced the 24-track equivalent. But, asks Keith Gemmell, is there really cause for celebration?

  BR-1600CD
MTM 15

Boss BR-1600CD
Computers offer musicians a myriad of recording possibilities, but standalone recorders still have considerable appeal – as Bob Dormon discovers with the Boss BR-1600CD.

D32XD and D16XD
MTM 12

Korg D32XD and D16XD
A pair of new workstations from Korg – but which one to choose? And does either offer a viable alternative to software recording? Pete Crisp enters the D zone…

  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...

MRS-1266
MTM 02

Zoom MRS-1266
Zoom keep their MRS ball rolling with an upgraded version of an old favourite. Pete Crisp lifts the lid of this studio-in-a-box…

  AW16G
MTM 01

Yamaha AW16G
Brian Heywood takes a look at Yamaha’s latest integrated hard disk recording system, which combines the power of a digital audio workstation with the convenience of a multi-tracker.