The last great unclimbed peak in the world: our mountain of demos.

The chief engineer at the Old Smithy, one of the Midlands' most respected studios, passes on a few pearls of wisdom.

Recently returned from South Africa, Greg Cutler talks to Janet Angus about music, recording and how to cope with pythons.

Mark Fishlock investigates the industry's point of view when it comes to evaluating demos.

Shirley (our single's out now... buy it) Gray tries out these two new products in the studio as a means of DIing guitar and bass.

Dr Simon Bateson delivers a fair and detailed report on a rather unusual range of microphones.

A preview of some of the goodies soon to be hitting our shops.

Not so much a review... more a user report. Dave Simpson relates his experiences with what is undoubtedly the least expensive 24 — track recorder currently available.

We reveal the name of the lucky winner.

Neville and Val Pearson pass on their experience in equipping a home studio. Following their advice could save you from making more than one costly mistake.

Alan Hoida delves further Into the world of promotional videos with a look at the planning stage.

If you make extensive use of MIDI keyboards, drum machines or MIDI controlled effects, this flexible package revolutionise your studio.

Ken Dibble concludes this 2-part review by appraising the JBL 4425 monitor.

Tragedy strikes... the good Dr Bateson has had to find a real job. However he still finds time to check out the Roland TR505 in its role as a studio drum machine.

A tantalising glimpse of this brand new effects unit from Alesis.

The School of Sound Recording could be just what you need to put you on the right track and now you have an opportunity to win a free place on one of their courses.

Ben Duncan dons his oil filled gumboots and stands on a pile of dry newspaper to give us an in depth report on this popular power amplifier.

Abolish sibilance with this well designed, cost-effective addition to the Tanrak.