MIDI Sample Dump Standard

Chris Meyer reports on a new system that could revolutionise the way we treat sound samples - the MIDI Sample Dump Standard - and uncovers its usage in the Prophet 2000 sampler.

Akai S1000

No-one can deny that Akai's S900 is the 'industry standard' sampler, having kept all newcomers at bay for well over two years. But now there's a new heir to the throne. David Mellor looks at the long-awaited 16-bit stereo, 16-note polyphonic S1000.

Timecode Synchronisation With Video

Part 2 of our series finds Francis Rumsey exploring timecode standards and the use of timecode with video.

MIDI Connection Matrix

There are now more peripheral MIDI devices than there are MIDI-equipped musical instruments. Trish McGrath treads through the debris to report on an ingenious connection matrix from London's Syco Systems.

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May MIDI Madness

A chance to do some crystal gazing at product developments in the music/recording/visual fields.

Robert Fripp Lays Bare His Legendary Effects Rack

A rare interview with this virtuoso King Crimson guitarist and much admired 'guest soloist'.

Analogue-to-MIDI converter

The first of its kind to appear on the UK market, the Digi-Atom is a CV-to-MIDI converter that allows old analogue equipment to be used in conjunction with new MIDI gear. Paul White again.

Atari Falcon030 Computer

Tascam MSR16S Multitrack

Having made its debut on the new generation of affordable 1" 24-tracks, Dolby S has now given a new lease of life to Tascam's MSR16S. Dave Lockwood explains why.

All the Fun of the Fair

What's new in the way of equipment including the latest from the Frankfurt show.

Another year, another host of hardware to look back on. We take you through the goodies and the baddies that came out during '84, just in case you missed any of them.

Computercheck

A roundup of all the available music software including Island Logic, Greengate and MusiCal.

British Music Fair Show Report

This year's British Music Fair attracted hordes of equipment-hungry punters eager to see what the future of music might hold. Simon Trask was there asking the same question.

Software for the Apple Macintosh

Few software houses have been in the music business as long as Passport, yet only now have they designed a package for the sophisticated Apple Macintosh. Jim Burgess checks it out.