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Voltage Control by Michael Marans
A new series on programming synthesizers from the ground up

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3GB Switch
by Mattias Henningson
The superhero responsible for increasing GigaSampler’s memory access by a third explains how to tweak Windows XP so other programs can access about 75% more memory for loading samples.

Jerry Gerber
interviewed by Nick Batzdorf
A very different kind of poster boy for the V.I. medium.
 
From Sketch to Score
by Thomas J. Bergersen
Translating sequenced music to a score for live players presents some unique challenges. The highly skilled young composer Thomas J—who’s also unparalleled orchestral MIDI programming -- goes over his process doing that, offering pointers along the way
 
Very Deep Clinic: Logic Pro Ultrabeat
by Orren Merton
Part 2 of a 2-part tutorial on the built-in groove machine.

Buick Sessions: Sound design in music production
by Orren Merton
Part 2 of a 2-part tutorial on the built-in groove machine.
 
Trends: Scripting
The craze over customizing Native Instruments Kontakt 2

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Random Tips
Getting Steinberg V-Stack to wake up

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Vienna Symphonic Library Symphonic Cube
by Nick Batzdorf
The Vienna Instruments player is not your father’s sampler, nor is VSL his sampled orchestra

IK Multimedia Classik Reverb
by Lee Sherman
Real-time control meets the character and flexibility from the glory days of outboard

Linplug Octopus
by Jim Aikin
A boatload of distinctive and highy programmable electronic tones

PSPaudioware Neon HR Linear Phase Precision Mastering Equalizer
Review by Jason Scott Alexander
Sometimes a guest that takes over your machine is welcome

Loop Librarian: Uberschall Urban Jointz; and cycles vol. 04: momentary incursions
by Chris Meyer
A collection of useful “modern hihop and Rnb flavas,” and the latest volume in a unique series of sound design elements

Audeon UFO synth
by Jim Aikin
Something old, something new...

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