Music Tech Magazine - Issue 65

The art of remixing explored and how you might benefit from recording your band live. Reason 4, Pro Tools 7, Guitar Rig 3 and Cubase 4.1 workshops. Plus: the latest reviews and industry news.

Publish date: 17 June 2008

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In the issue…

Features
Be A Remix Master
Remixing other people’s tracks can be both challenging and rewarding as well as tremendous fun. Hollin Jones shows you how it’s done, exploring key techniques including pitch shifting, tempo detection and moving material between DAWs.

One-take Recording
While modern multitrack recording methods and technologies certainly offer unparalleled flexibility and scope for creative potential, recording a live band the traditional way still has its merits. Merrick Angle discusses an approach that might just bring a fresh perspective to your recordings…

Ten Minute Masters
Linear-phase EQ
EQ is arguably the most often-used tool in the studio – but what does linear-phase EQ offer? Grant Bridgeman tweaks the levels.

Wavetable Synthesis
Wavetable synthesis has proved a popular alternative to conventional subtractive techniques, but what are the principles behind it and how has the technology evolved over the last 20 years? Mark Cousins goes in deep…

This Month’s Workshops
Cubase 4.1
Cubase offers facilities for working with many different types of track, but what exactly do they do? Hollin Jones sheds some light on the matter.
Guitar Rig 3
You might think that Guitar Rig is the sole preserve of guitars and basses, but it can be used to great effect on beats as well. We show you how.
Pro Tools 7.4
Any feature or function that makes the processes of recording and mixing less time-consuming demands closer attention… Mike Hillier speeds up his sessions.
Reason 4
If you’re tired of your Reason modules, help is at hand. Hollin Jones shows you how the Combinator can breathe new life into your tracks and performances.

Reviews

New products road-tested this month include the Yamaha Motif-Rack XS, Allen & Heath ZED-12FX, SE Z5600a II, East West/Quantum Leap Goliath and SD2, Genelec DSP SE, AAS Strum Acoustic GS-1, Edirol R-09HR, Prism Orpheus and more.

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ON THE DVD

Hot Pack - 1GB smoking sounds!

We’ve turned up the heat this issue and put together a scorching collection of lead sounds to fire your imagination and ignite your tracks. Comprising 12 patches based on 142 perfectly looped multi-samples, the sounds you’ll find in Hot Pack include evolving, growling basses, searing top-end leads and swirling, evocative textures.
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Atmospheres & FX
If you work in multimedia or write music in any of the electronic genres, check out this collection of atmospheres, ambiences and textures and bring something a little different to your projects.
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All the latest demos…
Acon Digital Media AudioLiquid Converter, Jeroen Breebaart Barricade Pro, Psychic Modulation Cerebrum 4, Sonoris Audio Engineering Equalizer, Voxengo SoundDelay, yedey LoopDrive 3 and more…

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