Electronic Musician (2018/04)

Contents 22 // In-Ear Monitors For The Studio In-ear monitors (IEMs) are no longer just for the stage. More and more studio engineers are using them in critical listening situations, both to hear how listeners will experience the music on portable playback systems, and when monitor speakers are inappropriate. This roundup looks at products designed specifically for studio use, across a spectrum of prices and technologies. 30 // Interview - Intersonic With Jordan Rudess And Steve Horelick It's great when friends can get together and jam for fun. But when it involves two heavy hitters in the synth world, the results are definitely worth sharing. This month we ask Dream Theater shredder Rudess and composer/producer Horelick how they came up with the unique electro-acoustic blend on their first duo release, InterSonic. Keyboard Magazine 36 // The Art Of Synth Soloing - Tom Schuman of Spyro Gyra 38 // Organ Workshop - Diminished Scales 40 // Sound Design - Alternative Uses of Aftertouch Departments 10 // Community 12 // New Gear - The Best New Products From Winter NAMM 18 // Mod Squad - Cases, Power, & Connections 66 // Five Questions - Gebre Waddell on developing the Soundways Sound Credit tool How To 20 // Electronic Guitar - Kaki King 54 // Master Class - Korg Prologue 60 // Techniques - Session Planning Gear Reviews 42 // Propellerhead Reason 10 46 // Native Instruments Maschine Mk3 48 // Mackie Big Knob Studio 50 // iZotope Spire Studio 52 // Crudebyte iSymphonic Orchestra 2