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BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Radiophonically speaking

Over the last few years musicians have consistently been more excited over the latest MIDI hardware developments than they have over MIDI software. Whilst other micros have come and gone, the Atari ST and Macintosh micros have quietly become the established computers for making music with MIDI. Ed Jones reveals why with a look at Steinberg's Pro-24 (V2.1) and Mark Of The Unicorn's Performer (V2.2) programs.

Gossip From The Front

gossip, rumour, lies and so on

Dragonmuncher -Sex, Motor, Sex!

laughing up our sleeve

MIDI Hardware and Software for Apple II Micro

Last month we looked at six software packages, but not one of them was written for the Apple and its lookalikes. LEMI's MIDI system is one that is, as David Ellis discovers.

for and against the structured approach

Nominated by Steve Levine, Steve Lillywhite, Peter Collins, Hugh Padgham, Swain and Jolley

Modular synthesis

A plaintive request for a return to modular synthesis, what it means and what it can do for the creative musician.

Here is the news

The anti-christ of studio recording, Dave Goodman, talks to Chas de Whalley

Off The Record

Professional photographer David Kirby's fascination with audio resulted in him setting up his own audio-visual studio based around a Fostex A8 recorder and Tascam 133 cassette deck. Here he outlines how he works with it.

This month, guest producer Gary Langan speaks of his recording history and the loneliness of the long-distance producer...

Behind the scenes on the tour of one of the world's most popular live bands

Use the Sinclair ZX Spectrum to create sophisticated digital envelopes.

The first of our new series on the very live issue of sampling, taking all the technicalities into account. Dom Foulsham begins with an examination of the law as it currently effects all involved. An indispensable guide, if you're concerned about clearance and want to avoid that nasty little rubber glove

How to sort out which order to play your songs in, from dramatic intro to tumultuous encores

Community Radio

The innovation stations

Turn your ZX Spectrum into an echo machine with sound sampling capabilities using this month's unique project