Electro-Music Transcription

This is probably the only published piece for panpipes and synthesisers that you'll come across!

An investigation of this revolutionary 'new' audio metering device.

You never knew about Big Country

You never knew about Depeche Mode

You Never Knew About Status Quo...

...and 17 things you never knew about the men who tie their instruments up in guitar leads.

You Never Knew About The Eurythmics

Take an eight-track tape deck and a 128-track MIDI sequencer and you've got the basis of 2nd Sense studio. Nicholas Rowland visits a studio taking full advantage of what modern technology has to offer.

A simple-to-build project that lets you match the recording levels of your mixer and multitrack tape recorder.

Read the innermost thoughts of four of the land's most closely followed guitarists — Stephen Fellows (Comsat Angels), Dave Gregory (XTC), Kelly Johnson (Girlschool) and Andy Taylor (Duran Duran).

4 Into 2 does go!

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.

The more imagination you apply to signal processors, the more you can get out of them. Craig Anderton presents 49 tips that take you beyond stock effects and into new ways of creating your own sonic signature.

A versatile free or rack mounting 8 into 2 low noise studio mixer with individual send, pan and level controls. Simple modular construction.

And if the facts aren't enough, take a look at the events of the past year from the point of view of Music Technology's staff and writers.

Rudi Cazeaux explores the nature of sound and presents some basic guidelines for synthesizing the various standard groups of acoustic instruments.

Tell us Another One

Yet another Idea from Clive Brooks enabling you to deprive your fellows of money.

Two of the industry's brightest names cast their minds back and reminisce to RM about the birth of the PA system.

With the development of their Series 4000 range of studio mics, Bruel & Kjaer have earned a reputation as one of the top manufacturers of versatile, high performance microphones. In this article Ralph Dunlop, B&K's UK Sales Manager, makes a case for the use of quality microphones and outlines a useful guide for determining microphone choice and application.

Ever wondered what goes on in a commercial 16-track studio once the red light comes on? Roger Jackson of West Coast Music reveals all...

Wavetable Synthesis

Many of today's popular digital synthesisers use variations on "wavetable synthesis". Chris Meyer explains what this mystical but powerful method is all about.

BMF Report

This year's British Music Fair left the confines of Olympia in favour of a stadium atmosphere. Simon Trask goes walkabout at Wembley.