Making music on mainframe computers

Soundmaking software

News of the latest activity on the musicians' electronic communications network.

Acorn Electron scrutinised

Micro Peripheral

Ann Owen just adds water and stirs with this jamming package for the Commodore 64 and Amiga

More music with mainframe computers

Everything a PC owner needs to set up in sequencing or or just an entry level package that leaves you wanting more?

The Commodore Amiga range of computers have been conspicuous by their absence from this magazine's pages - but not any more! The Amiga has always been a great graphics machine, but it is equally talented when it comes to making music. In fact, its onboard sound chip is one of the best around. Phil South delivers a quick guide to making music on the Amiga.

SOS Online

Paul Gilby reports on SOS activities on the run-up to the launch of The Music Network.

When IBM - the Big Blue - conquered the business computer market, music was the last thing on their corporate mind. Yet in 1990, the PC is gaining ground as a music machine. Ian Waugh reports.

Software Surplus

Writing new music software seems to be the most popular current preoccupation for the world's music and computer industries. We take a look at six of the latest packages to hit the UK.

Music On The PC

Panicos Georghiades and Gabriel Jacobs explain how, with the aid of plug-in sound and MIDI interface cards, you can transform that most unmusical of computers, the PC.

The latest activities at one of the UK's lesser-known electro-acoustic music studios, put into perspective by its mentor, Phil Ellis.

Computer music and electro-acoustic education in London.

One of the pioneers of the German electronic music scene, Hans Joachim Roedelius's use of electronic keyboards to treat sound, create atmospheres, and provide sonic backdrops has evolved through collaborations with the likes of Conny Plank, Peter Baumann and Brian Eno. Mark J. Prendergast discovers more about the man and his music.

The price guide to beat all price guides continues with a rundown of available sequencers, software packages and computer music systems.

The latest in our Industry Profile series looks at pioneer manufacturers and designers, Moog Music Inc.

His may be an unfamiliar name, but this avant-garde composer has been writing music that stretches technology to its limits for two decades. Ron Briefel talks to the man about his current passion - Yamaha's X-series equipment.

Music Village

Music Village, Chadwell Heath.

For the first time, a UK magazine gives coverage to the fair that follows NAMM and Frankfurt. It may not be as big, but it's growing in importance all the time. Dan Goldstein reports from the Bosphorus.