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Interviews

The JBL Story

Feature | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Home & Studio Recording, Jan 1986

Paul White drops in on Mark Gander at the JBL factory in North ridge, Los Angeles in the hope of getting a free tour jacket.

Budget 24-Track

Review | Sound On Sound, Sep 1989

Have you always wanted a 24-track studio but could never afford the gear? Well now, maybe you can. David Mellor looks at a package of equipment that offers 24 tape tracks at a budget price.

80 Days

Retrospective (Gear) | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Music Technology, Sep 1990
Yamaha CS80

Once infamous as a roadie's nightmare, the CS80 has settled in synth history as an instrument of almost unmatched character. Peter Forrest rediscovers the pain and the pleasure.

Tascam 238 Syncaset

Review | Sound On Sound, Aug 1988
8-track Recorder

The 8-track war hots up. Now Tascam have an 8-track cassette to compete with the Toa MR8T. We know that eight tracks on compact cassette are possible, but who does it better, Tascam or Toa? David Mellor decides.

Loop scoop

Review | The Mix, Jun 1995
Roland JS-30

Desktop sampler

Overwater Bass

Review | One Two Testing, Jun 1984

four strings from the north

Yamaha versus Roland

Review | One Two Testing, Jan 1983
Yamaha SB200, Roland SCC700 effects boards

Maniac Sustainiac

Review | Making Music, Nov 1987
Guitar FX

SoundFoundation Producer Series Gold Card No. 2

Review | Music Technology, Aug 1993
for the Korg Wavestation

Get a taste of this new gold blend for the Korg Wavestation

Tascam 246 - an Un-Reel Machine

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Jan 1986

Born Again

Review | Sound On Sound, Oct 1989
Rhodes MK80 Piano

The Rhodes electric piano features on countless classic tracks, and is one of the most imitated keyboard sounds of all time. Now Rhodes are back, with a new keyboard that updates a classic sound with all the benefits of contemporary MIDI technology. Tony Hastings checks it out.

Roland SPD8

Review | Music Technology, Dec 1990
Total Percussion Pad

On the trail of Roland's successful Octapads comes the SPD8 - a MIDI percussion controller with a neat line in onboard sounds. Simon Trask says beat it.

Getting Yourself Heard

Feature | Topic: Marketing / Promotion | Sound International, Aug 1978

The feasibility of putting your own records out; Richard Dean tells how to beat them at their own game.

40 Sequencer Essentials

Feature | Topic: Sequencing | Sound On Sound, Aug 1988

In this lengthy article, Craig Anderton explains all the features found on sequencers, from the simple to the esoteric. It is intended for those who are trying to make an intelligent purchasing decision about a sequencer and don't fully understand all the options that are available.

Man from The Ministry

Feature | Topic: Lighting, Live | The Mix, Jun 1995
Ministry Of Sound

Bob Green checks out the sound and lighting systems of the (in)famous club

Dobro vs JHS

Review | One Two Testing, Jun 1984

resonator guitars

Ibanez RS 315CS

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Nov 1983

Arch Angel

Feature | Topic: Recording Studios | One Two Testing, Jan 1983
Angel Studios

Sabian/Pearl Cymbals

Review | Making Music, Dec 1987

Animal Magic

Feature | Topic: Live | Music Technology, Oct 1993
Zoo TV

MT goes backstage at U2's multimedia spectacular and discovers the technical realities behind Eno and the band's vision. Engineer Dave Lemmink unveils the system that redefines stadium rock

Alesis ADAT

Review | Recording Musician, Sep 1992
8-Track Digital Recorder

It's finally here, it's available and it works!

One-Upmanship

Review | Home & Studio Recording, Feb 1986

A self-contained analogue drum synth from ultimate Percussion.

Trackball Round-Up

Feature | Music Technology, Dec 1990
ATARI/P&G/CONTRIVER/MCS/MARCONI/KRAFT Trackballs

When you entrust your music to the sophistication of a computer and software, you may find yourself needing something more reliable than a mouse to control it. Vic Lennard has the balls - track balls.

Everything But The Kitchen... - Part 4

Feature Series | Topic: Syncronisation | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1985

We conclude our series on synchronisation by looking at Time Code and its applications in the video and music industries. Film editor Richard Atherton is your guide.

Peavey SDR 20/20

Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1993
Digital Multi-Effects Unit

 

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