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This month's selection of new products and events.

A practical guide to programming reggae tracks with a few examples for you to try out.

From the company that brought you effects units you could wear, comes a very serious reverb processor — that you can't wear!

How tapeless recording works and what advantages it has over conventional recording systems.

Mackie's 1604 mixer head to head with DOD's compact 1642. The result may surprise you.

Paul is a key figure in the Surreal to Real independent record company and has achieved success with his instrumental compositions. RM visits his home studio.

A refreshingly logical and capable multi-effects unit that successfully combines flexibility with fidelity.

All you ever wanted to know about stereo mic techniques, explained in plain English.

A compact, well-specified amplifier suitable for studio monitoring and small PA applications.

At last, a sampler that's affordable, expandable and approachable.

They're light, robust, comfortable and they sound very good indeed — but they're not cheap!

It's easy, and you can build it yourself for under 20 quid!

If loudspeakers and crossovers remain a mystery to you, read on and find enlightenment.

Our educational consultant describes a basic, 4-track recording session from initial recording to final mixing.

The new Zoom 9001 multi-effects unit is up for grabs this month — in exchange for a few answers from you...

Stephen Tayler raises some interesting points about studio equipment design and the ergonomics of the studio workplace.