Music Tech Magazine - Issue 59

Professional mastering tricks and tips, how to re-create classic guitar tones, and what to look for if you’re planning to study for a music technology qualification. Reason 4, Logic Pro 8, Cubase 4.1 and Ableton Live 7 Workshops.

Publish date: 24 January 2008

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In the issue…

Mastering Solutions
Why settle for simple plug-in presets when you can take real control over the process of mastering? We reveal some tricks of the trade…

Guitar Thief!
The guitar has dominated many musical genres for years, from jazz and acoustic to full-on heavy metal and rock. Merrick Angle considers how to duplicate the core guitar sounds in the studio with a combination of hardware and plug-ins.

Choosing a Music Tech Course
Whatever aspect of technical music-making demands your attention, there is a college course out there for you. Steven Gurevitz goes back to school to assess the options…

Ten Minute Masters
The Mellotron: The future of sampling may be digital, but with the revival of the Mellotron, tape sampling is back. Grant Bridgeman revisits an iconic instrument.
Preamps: Used on a daily basis in studios around the world, the mic preamp is a vital link in the recording chain. Mark Cousins amps it up.

This Month’s Workshops
Reason 4
The latest incarnation of Reason packs a mighty new synth – and it’s the most flexible and powerful instrument in the rack. Hollin Jones thunders in…
Ableton Live 7
Scoring to picture is attracting an increasing number of musicians and producers, and Live 7 equips you with all the tools for the job. Jon Margulies gets filmic…
Logic Pro 8
Quick Swipe Comping and Take Folders have revolutionised sound-editing in Logic, offering significant improvements to productivity. Mark Cousins gets his scissors out…
Cubase 4.1
Redesigned for more logical, efficient workflow, the Sample editor is a vital aspect of editing audio in Cubase 4.1. Hollin Jones finds out what it has to offer…

Reviews

Among the latest hardware and software releases we check out this month are Blue Coconut’s Echo Verb, the AKAI MPK49, TC Electronic’s Studio KonnekT 48, Digidesign Pro Tools 7.4, Yamaha’s n12 Digital Mixing Studio and more…

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ON THE DVD

Analogue Bass

Whether you’re looking for traditional analogue synth bass, screaming electric guitar riffs or gritty dance beats, this month’s MTM coverdisc has all the basses covered…

Urban Collection
This cutting-edge collection of loops, one-shots and stabs perfectly captures the essence of contemporary electronica.

Lead Rock
Pro-quality, high-energy construction kit featuring riffs, licks, scales, slides and more.

All the latest demos…
Arturia Analog Factory 2, Audio Wish NoteGate 2, NuGen Audio Monofilter3, Prodyon Asteroid, Native Instruments Kontakt 3 and much more…

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