Just for a change, David Mellor does the impossible and reviews a product that does not exist! Perhaps one day it might, but for now this 'ideal' MIDI sequencer program lives only in the imagination of the author.

Dobros a go go; real heavy metal six-strings

Already assured their place in history for inventing the Portastudio, Tascam have also given us a one-inch 24-track machine and now the "Midistudio'. Tim Goodyer visits Japan to find out more about this revolutionary company.

Korean Guitars

Somewhat north-east of Java lies Korea, new-found source of fine electric guitars. Our crack investigation team pays a visit

The story behind E&MM's most striking front cover for years. Dan Goldstein talks to Les Arnett, graphic artist extraordinaire, on the creation of a music/cornputer/video masterpiece.

IT visits Britain's percussion princes

Sorry! I mean drums (what else?) Peter Randall puts Premier in perspective with a glance at their production methods.

Dealer of the Month

Craig Anderton goes behind the scenes at Ensoniq's US headquarters to discover more about the company that made sampling technology truly affordable.

as told by them what were there

Being a brief glance back at the fascinating history of tape recorders, from mono to digital

...comes just above the Allen & Heath contents page blurb. Which tells the prospective Allen & Heath reader that on page 57 is Mel Lambert's story of mixer manufacturer Allen & Heath.

From T.V. repair to corporate boss - Carlsbro's struggle to the top

A Round-Table Discussion With Major Japanese Instrument Manufacturers

The idea of putting a group of rival Japanese manufacturers together in a room to openly discuss their future directions may seem more akin to an explosive science experiment than a realistic idea. Gregory D. Moore reports on the outcome.

Tony Zemaitis

Apart from Patti, what have Clapton and Harrison got in common? Guitars, custom built by Tony Zemaitis.

Visiting the new craftsmen. This month, Chris Eccleshall.

The story behind the organ behind the Hammond sound

An in-depth investigation into the problems of digital filter design and their possible effects, plus a simple circuit for an ultra-powerful low-pass filter.

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.

Bourne Dragoner

the making of a custom guitar

Nyle Steiner and Sal Gallina Interviewed

As wind synthesis gains momentum we sent Nick Armington and Lars Lofas out to track down and talk to the men responsible for the design of the Yamaha WX1 and Akai EWI.