Music Tech Magazine - Issue 47

How to create unique rhythm tracks, a look at the ever-changing DJ scene, and expert advice on arranging with sampled strings. Cubase 4, Pro Tools 7 and Reason 3.0 Workshops. SSL Alpha Channel, NI Massive and FXpansion BFD Percussion reviewed.

Publish date: 18 January 2007

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In the issue…

21st Century Beats
Creating rhythm tracks has never been simpler, but it’s easy to lose any sense of originality unless you have a few tricks up your sleeve. Mark Cousins explains.

The Evolving Art Of The DJ
The traditional DJ setup of two turntables and a mixer is increasingly being replaced by CD decks and software sequencers. JoE Silva charts the changes…

Arranging With Sampled Strings
String samples have improved significantly, but piecing them together remains something of an art. We look at how it’s done.

Ten Minute Masters
Portable Recorders: Laptops may well be portable, but an all-in-one hardware recorder can offer a much more compact alternative. Grant Bridgeman downsizes…
Distributed Audio Processing: A problem shared is a problem halved, but is distributed audio processing an essential requirement of today’s studio setup?

Cubase 4 Workshop
If you’re tired of searching through vast samples collections, help is at hand in the form of Cubase 4’s MediaBay. Hollin Jones gets his samples sorted…

Reviews
Among the latest hardware and software releases we check out this month are Solid State Logic’s Alpha Channel, Native Instruments' Massive & Battery 3, TC Electronic’s Konnekt 24D and FXpansion BFD Percussion.

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ON THE DVD

E-Pianos Collection
As popular today as they were when they first made their debuts in the 80s and 90s, early electronic pianos made an important contribution to many hit records of their time. This collection brings you the sounds of vintage keyboards used by the likes of Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and Jan Hammer to name but a few.

Double Bass Mania
If you like your beats loud, fast, aggressive and heavy, check out these gritty grooves from Beta Monkey’s Double Bass Mania collection.

All the latest demos…
Native Instruments FM8, Antares Auto-Tune 5, ElioSound AirEQ, Rogue Amoeba Audio Hijack, AMG ONE, Simple Media Spook Keys, Nugen Audio Stereoizer, IK Multimedia Ampeg SVX and NI Guitar Rig 2.

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