MEET THE HYBRIDS
When combined with a digital audio interface, analog mixers offer flexibility and ease of use in many studio applications. EM looks at analog mixers with built-in FireWire interfaces by Alesis, Mackie, M-Audio, and Phonic, with a sneak preview of two new products from Yamaha.
BUILD A PERSONAL STUDIO ON ANY BUDGET
Readers often ask us for help when it comes to choosing gear. But everyone’s needs are different: in addition to budget, you have to consider the style of music you produce, your work flow, and how well the products integrate as a whole. This month we tackle the problem by assembling eight personal studios with budgets ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
BIZARRE HARDWARE
Looking to add some spice to your music? We examine a handful of unique products, including a semimodular vacuum-tube synthesizer, an instrument that uses voice chips, and a set of unusual stompboxes.
TECH PAGE What Was Old Is New Again
UWB could help wireless mic systems navigate the crowded RF spectrum.
MAKING TRACKS Comping Tracks in Live 6
Create perfect composite tracks in Ableton Live 6 with these pro tips.
SOUND DESIGN WORKSHOP Notcher Daddy’s Flanger
Cascade parallel filters for subtle flanging and phasing effects.
SQUARE ONE Add It Up
A look at additive synthesis and the latest software-based instruments.
MUSIC BUSINESS INSIDER Q&A: Heidi Elgaard
Get your music on the radio through an innovative online service.
PRO/FILE Without Shoes
Jeff Murphy’s Cantilever is all about the music and about being human.
Inside Electronic Musician September 2007
