This month: Farfisa to Fuller.

Part 9 - Hammond to Hanert.

Bigger Means Better

Reasons for our increase in cover price.

including The A-to-Z of Analogue

The LFO and its applications are this month's subjects in Steve Howell's story of sound synthesis from first principles.

Roland JV880 Synth Module

Wilf Smarties gives a new batch of CDs a spin.

KeyboardCheck

Will Richard Walmsley warm to Kawai's MIDI-equipped upright electric? Read on ...

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.

The Micro Guitar

Tony Mills uncovers some software for—guitarists! Whatever will they think or next?

Richard Elen talks to Dave Tuffnell, the man behind a unique electronic music information service - ESSP.

Games Feature

Now that computer games are available on CD, they’re no longer restricted to naff sound effects and music. We talk to games producers Ocean and composer Debbie Wiseman about the arrival of serious sound for games...

Vintage technology strikes back

...including The A-Z of Analogue

Secondhand Polysynth Guide

Whether you can't afford to indulge yourself in this month's Polysynth Checklist or simply prefer something that's now out of production, E&MM's guide to things secondhand could save you a lot of time and trouble.