Ben Duncan goes on at length...

for Rock 'n' Roll

Ben Duncan looks at the design philosophy behind a modern power amplifier. If you don't understand it just be seen reading it and it will improve your credibility.

A Driver-Stage Dissection

More from that maestro of the multimeter, Ben Duncan.

The Enduring Appeal Of Classic Synths

In The Digital Age

The digital revolution has not quite killed off the analogue synthesizer, and vintage or vintage-style instruments have an enduring appeal. Julian Colbeck looks at why this should be so.

Why isn't everybody happy with 16-bit sampling? Why are 20 bits better than 16? Kendall Wrightson looks at the technology in the latest generation of analogue-to-digital convertors.

Studio Ergonomics

Part three deals with Studio Ergonomics; namely, where best to position equipment in your studio.

The Mixer

A brand new series that delves into the intricacies of studio equipment. Part 1: The Mixer.

Studio Wiring

Studio Wiring - how to interconnect all that equipment you've been buying.

Any old iron?

PEEK AND POKE: dubious guitar history/strap height/input overstrain??? CLEAR SCREEN

You may not find a 24-track recorder in this London studio, but you will find two synchronised Fostex E16s and a veritable Aladdin's cave of hi-tech paraphernalia being put to some very interesting uses. Read on and discover how...

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

You too can have the body of Charles Atlas, the stamina of Roger Bannister and the tattoos of the Anti-Nowhere League. Exercise is good for you. Follow the One Two body building course for muscles of plaster.

Catch a glimpse of what goes through the mind of a Newcastle musician commissioned to provide a suitable soundtrack for an animated film whose subject matter revolves around a woman living alone in a high-rise block of flats. John Goodenough relates his experiences.