A large mixing console can have literally thousands of knobs and switches. David Mellor explains how to use every last one of them - almost! Part 1 of 2.

Casio's DA7 is one of the cheapest DAT recorders on the market, yet it is still a suitable machine for mastering. David Mellor reveals its better features and finds ways round a couple of problems.

Continuing his practical guide to proven pieces of studio and music equipment, David Mellor looks this month and next at the world's two most popular stereo master recorders.

What you may have 'missed' at the Los Angeles AES and the London Hands On Shows.

Los Angeles and London were the recent locations for two very different audio get-togethers. Paul Gilby reports on the proceedings and products shown at both the AES and Hands-On shows.

Fostex G24S & Tascam MSR24S Multitracks

"Hands On Show" details... and more.

Effects processors: you can't get enough of 'em - and there's no better way of getting your hands on a Digitech DSP 256XL than winning it in MT's latest exclusive competition.

Your chance to get your hands on a Hughes & Kettner Tubeman recording preamp by answering a handful of outrageously simple questions.

Here's your chance to get your hands on the latest 16-bit drum sound module from Alesis long before your friends do!

Looking for an entry into the world of recording? Neville Unwin investigates one of the better-known beginners' courses in recording techniques.

Where the printed word fails to deliver - how much can words tell you about sounds, and what can you do to bridge the gap between them? Tim Goodyer gets semantic.

Happy Birthday To Us! 8 Years On Top

Mutual Assistance

Hats off to helpful manufacturers, plus E&MM new recruits.

Welcome to a different kind of musicians' magazine, upholding old traditions and breaking new ground.

Yet again Deevoy confuses success and excess

Gretsch Guitars

A short history, and what to pay