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JULY 2006 CONTENTS

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024 Programming Synthesizers Part 1 Going beyond the factory presets and getting your own unique sounds out of a synth remains something of a black art even to seasoned players,but it’s vital if you want your music to stand out from the crowd.Simon Cann helps clear the air... 032 Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop The convenience,power and versatility of software has meant that many studio musicians have ditched their trusty hardware boxes in favour of its latest computer-based equivalent.But that doesn’t mean they must be consigned to the trash,as Hollin Jones explains. 036 Ten Minute Master No83: Leslie Cabinets Originally synonymous with the Hammond Organ,this innovative invention soon found a place in mainstream popular music thanks to the likes of guitarists Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour.Grant Bridgeman deconstructs the Leslie cabinet. 039 Networking Your Studio If you think the ageing Mac or PC that has for so long been the cornerstone of your studio is now too long in the tooth to merit its desk space,think again.Mark Cousins demonstrates how a networked studio can seriously improve productivity – as well as offer a useful role for those less well-endowed computers. 044 Logic Pro 7 Workshop Vintage instruments remain popular and sought-after to this day,but few studio owners have the budget or the space to accommodate more than one or two.Logic’s EVB3 faithfully re-creates the Hammond B3,and Mark Cousins shows you how to get the most from it. 047 Using Devices in Ableton Live 5 Martin Delaney explores Ableton’s Device interface, explaining how to use it to access the program’s comprehensive suite of instruments and effects plug-ins. 050 Ten Minute Master No84: MIDI Control Virtual instruments have replaced their hardware counterparts to some extent,but MIDI is still a vital tool for controlling the modern studio.Mark Cousins looks at some of the reasons behind MIDI’s longevity. 053 Questions and Answers

006 On your MTMcoverdisc 009 News The latest developments in the world of music technology. 020 Rack ’em up New products coming soon to a music store near you. 022Subscribe to Music Tech MagazineAnd choose one of four superb PC Publishing software tips books each worth £9.95. 079 Competition One of four SE Reflexion filters and a pop screen worth more than £250! 095 Write for reply Your views,comments and suggestions. 097 Back Issues Missed an issue? 097 Next month Next time in MTM. 098 Back Track Gabriel & Dresden,The Wings

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