drummer Tony Thompson fuses influences

Power Station, NYC

We visit the world-renowned studio, and talk to owner and producer Tony Bongiovi.

Roland JV1000 Music Workstation

Does Roland's flagship workstation live up to its promise?

Duran man Andy Taylor gives Chris Maillard a Station announcement

scurrilous gossip from the musician fraternity

The Power Station's percussive powerhouse talks. Bill Milkowski puts pen to paper

The urbane Mr Palmer talks to Hank Bordowitz about crossing over from cult status to general acceptance.

Chas De Whalley shivers with Pat Collier in Alaska... Waterloo

Glimpse some of the forthcoming and recently released new products from the hi-tech and recording fields.

the bits no-one else prints

lies, damned lies, and cartoons

The birth of HM jazz?

Custom Sound Keyboard Combo

Paul White casts an approving ear towards Custom Sound's Cub 60 combo. If you're on the lookout for a cheap way to get rid of your neighbours, this could be for you.

who finds the bits for the pop films

From providing the backbone of Santana's Latin beat, Michael Shrieve has moved into electronic percussion and out again. John Diliberto listens to the drummer's tale.

Playing Keys With Shakespear's Sister

The Bahamas boy talks tunes and tides with Adrian Deevoy

Boots No 7 or Fairlight Series 3? Tony Reed trades fashion tips with the Duran and Arcadia ivory-tinkler

Audio Logic MT44 Gate

Four expander gates in one box for less than the cost of an off-peak holiday for two in Cleethorpes.

Super-guitarist, super-producer and Superstar, Nile Rodgers must be doing something right. Our exclusive, in-depth interview with the man and his production team reveals all...

Pete Gleadall runs up a transatlantic phone bill waiting for hip-hop whizzkid Mantronik to finish his hamburger and explain why the TR808 is still his favourite drum machine.

Dave Hutchins compares the traditional and modern methods of recording.

Noise Problems

Just when you thought noise was a thing of the past... Gremlins are back - in a studio near you.

The guitars behind five Roxy Music classics, plus a Skill Centre special as Phil shows you the chords to 'Love Is The Drug'.