Hubbub from the hub of the biz

Tony Reed plans out his shopping list for the coming year

Microvox Mimic Digital Sound Editor

High-spec sampler for the CBM 64

The turn of sequencers, software packages and computer music systems to receive attention from E&MM’s unique price guide.

Milton Keynes adman draws up Draughtsman's Contract

We highlight three recording studios that place the emphasis on music hardware rather than expensive recording equipment: in order of price, East London Community Studio, Hollow Sun, and Computer Music Studios.

German producer Zeus B Held - the man behind the name - shares sampling secrets and delaying tactics with Tim Goodyer.

Sound and video post production engineer

...of Trilion Video talks about the differences in recording techniques between audio and video.

'Are Friends Electric?' and 'Cars' will go down in the musical history books as classics of their genre but the writer of those hits, Gary Numan, has yet to match his early successes. Mark Jenkins met up with him during sessions for a forthcoming album at Rock City studios, Shepperton, only to discover that the Numan of today is finding it tough to get airplay for his recent work...

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.

Polyphonic MIDI Sound Sampler

A real advance in the field of accessible polyphonic sound sampling. Tim Goodyer finds out if the 612's beauty is more than price-tag-deep.

He came, he saw, he sent in his copy. His name was Jim Betteridge

Making their presence felt in the singles charts once again, New Order are celebrating eight years together with a new album and forthcoming tour. David Bradwell and Chris Williams investigate the Order of things.

Muff Murfin talks to Paul White about his career to date and proffers some useful advice for people trying to break into the jingle market. He also explains why with studios in the Midlands, London and Ibiza, he needs to expand.

Now at last, it can be revealed! The veteran producer spills the beans about those 70s Genesis albums... and updates us on work in progress

special preview of the all-important Olympia equipment show-your best chance to see the latest in instrument technology

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

Keyboards, Guitars, Amps – What's New, Who's Who!

Our unique buyers' guide lists dedicated sequencers, software packages and computer music systems. Nothing else comes close.

The buyer's guide that bares all. Most of the dedicated sequencers, software packages and computer music systems currently available in the UK, detailed, listed and criticised by E&MM's reviewing team.

Frankfurt 86

The Frankfurt show seen from a diagonal position