'MAKING THE MOST OF MIDI' VIDEO

One-hour tutor video compiled by Marc Mann. Offers practical information on MIDI hardware and software, the language of MIDI, and its practical uses. Also includes a MIDI technical reference chart, a troubleshooting tipsheet, and MIDI implementation chart. Suitable for all musicians - keyboardists, guitarists, bass players, drummers, whatever - interested in MIDI and its uses.

INFO: Guitar Player, (Contact Details)

MASTER C SERIES CASSETTES

Multicoloured cassette and library cases designed to make your demo stand out from the crowd. Available in red, green, blue, yellow, white, transparent, and boring black. High-quality Memorex HBXII chrome tape. Available in three different lengths: C15, C30, and C60. The first is most suitable for demos. All tapes sold in packs of five.

C15: £5.95; C30: £6.95; C60: £7.95

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REALTIME SEQUENCER

MIDI sequencing software for the Atari ST computer. Lets you do everything as your music is playing. 256 simultaneous tracks. Graphic editing of song structures. Time Deviation allows you to give each track its own rhythmic feel. Even runs other programs and desk accessories from within the program. £199

INFO: MCMXCIX, (Contact Details)

DEAN 88 SERIES GUITARS

New series of guitars for 1989 from Chicago-based Dean Guitars. Airbrushed graphics as standard finishes, with three finishes now available - "Bikini", "Freddy" and "Heavy Metal". All guitars feature one EMG humbucking pickup with coil tap, Floyd Rose-licensed tremolo and micro-tilt neck - but check out those rock 'n' roll paint jobs! £399

INFO: Livewire Distribution, (Contact Details)

TAMA SWIVEL FOOT HAT

First hi-hat stand to offer a swivel tripod base. Claimed to solve hi-hat positioning problems for drummers over-burdened with stands. Allows player to position the footboard relative to its legs in any way desired.

INFO: FCN Music, (Contact Details)