four strings from the north

Angel Studios

for the Korg Wavestation

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Ministry Of Sound

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

resonator guitars

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.

Digital Multi-Effects Unit

grotesque gossip and more

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

8-Track Digital Recorder

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

A self-contained analogue drum synth from ultimate Percussion.

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.

Studiomaster P7 In-Line Mixer

Every sussed studio should have one - which?

Expert tips on fine-tuning your effects in exact time with your BPMs.

Crate, Hughes & Kettner, ART Guitar Preamps

We take the H&K Metal Master, ART Powerplant, and Crate TDP recording guitar preamps into the studio in search of that elusive valve sound.

Ben Duncan goes on at length...