Music Tech Magazine - Issue 83

Extend you DAW's potential with our guide to the world of plug-ins, learn how to re-create vintage sounds, and get to grips with the role of modulation in synthesis. PLUS: Record, Logic Pro 9, Live 8, Guitar Rig Go 4 and Pro Tools 8 Workshops.

Publish date: 21 January 2010

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In the issue…

Features
Pick of the Plug-ins
Plug-ins are an integral part of modern music systems, vastly extending the sonic potential of your DAW. We take you through some of our personal favourites.

Inside Synthesis Part 3
The final instalment of our foray into synthesis focuses on the role and results of modulation – vital for bringing life to your sounds. Dave Gibson is your guide.

Vintage Vibes
Capturing a retro feel is a trend that’s becoming increasingly popular – and there aremany different ways of going about it. Hollin Jones goes back in time

Ten Minute Masters
UPS Systems
Safeguarding your hardware and recordings from power failure could be a worthwhile consideration. Grant Bridgeman explores the protection game.
Stem Mixing
The use of stems has revolutionised the mixing process, both in the music industry and for film/TV work. Mark Cousins branches out.

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This Month’s Workshops
Logic Pro 9
Logic’s Sample Editor offers a range of audio functions, going above and beyond what can be achieved in the Arrange area. Mark Cousins takes a closer look.
Guitar Rig Go 4
Guitar Rig 4 Go may not appear to have a massive feature set on paper, but it’s still more than capable of creating some superb sounds. Mike Hillier gets under way.
Record
Fully understanding how Record is structured will help you to work more quickly and efficiently.
Ableton Live 8
There are times when you need to collaborate with other musicians, sometimes over the internet. Hollin Jones shows you how this is possible in Live.
Pro Tools 8
Atmospheres and textures are commonly used for background ambience in many forms of music – and drones have their place too.

Reviews
Another selection of hardware and software is put through its paces in this issue, including MOTU’s Digital Performer 7, iZotope’s Alloy, Max for Live, Moog’s MIDI MuRF, the M-Audio Oxygen 49 and more…

ON THE DVD

Found Sounds
This month you’ll find part 2 of our exclusive found-sounds drum kit with kicks, toms and FX created using a large collection of items including band saws, vegetable steamers and other household objects!

Wave Alchemy Electro Pack
Wave Alchemy has compiled a massive collection of cutting-edge electro synths, beats, hits and FX taken from the company’s entire library of world-class sample products. (24-bit/44.1kHz WAV) www.wavealchemy.com

Ableton Live Videos
If you’re a DJ using traditional methods but want to explore Ableton Live as an alternative, then Groove 3 is here to help with some top tips on warping, effects and beat matching. There are also three videos covering Ableton drum programming techniques for house producers.
www.groove3.com

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