Kawai's latest synth comes complete with their latest approach to sound creation: Digital Multi Spectrum synthesis. Ian Waugh checks out some serious competition for FM and LA.

Atari ST Software

One emerging trend in software sequencing is that of endowing your computer with musical "intelligence". Ian Waugh contends that machines can have feelings too.

Looking for 'new' sounds? Martin Russ explores Oberheim's new Matrix 1000 analogue synth expander and discovers that digital isn't always best.

We give Gajit Music Software's Sequencer One the once over

DrumCheck

A cardboard kit? That doesn't need tuning? And professionals love? Bob Henrit has the facts

TOKAI Bass & Guitar in Deja vu trial — where have we met before?

music workstation module

For every keyboard synth there must a rackmount version. The X3 is no exception.

Where everything clicks

Your questions answered

Wilf Smarties gives a new batch of CDs a spin.

Orchestral Voices

Part two of our interview/investigation into the differences between classical and rock

Cymbalcheck

Bob Henrit tackles all manner of Rudes, Rides and Coloureds

Abbey Road Studios

Chris Maillard leaves his shoes off and crosses the zebra to Abbey Road

FM Tone Generator

It's small, grey and made by Yamaha - it must be an FM MIDI expander. Ian Waugh checks out the latest application of Yamaha's favourite synthesiser technology.

Time to Play

Nottingham's Time Recording give an independent label's-eye view from the front line of dance music. Simon Trask checks his Swatch...