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Session player, freelance producer and 1-Level keyboardist Duncan Bridgeman discusses what it's like to live in a recording studio for 11 months of the year. Interview by Dan Goldstein.

Greengate DS3

With the DS 3 - a sound-sampling expansion for the Apple II computer. Access to expensive sounds at a reasonable price.

Chas De Whalley gets Eurodisco orientated with Berlin beatmeister Zeus B Held

Q: When is a guitar not a guitar? A: When it's part of David Sylvian's music. Taking time out from a hectic schedule David Torn talks guitar textures and musical crossovers with Tim "pretentious, moi?" Goodyer.

Everything you didn't want to know and couldn't be bothered to ask

Bronski Beat reveal all in The Garden, as their new album, Age of Consent, storms the charts.

Exclusive guide to recording electronic music

Part 2, ARP to Buchla. Buchla? Yep, Buchla

September 1983 - January 1985

All articles ever featured in HSR from September 83 to January 85 listed for your delectation.

Solo synthesist Thomas Leer has gone from Stylo phone to Fairlight in four easy stages. He tells Dan Goldstein how it was done.

Ultravox: New improved formula

A subjective and selective round-up of drum machines, old and new, by Mark Jenkins.

An in-depth interview with this multitalented musician/composer/producer who reveals the techniques used on his new LP and explains how to use the E-bow to best advantage

Pioneer of the sampling revolution, Tim Simenon, is back with a new album, a new studio and a refreshing update on what technology has to offer music. Tim Goodyer charts Unknown Territory.

Inventor of the 'infinite guitar', this Canadian born player's haunting multi-layered guitar parts have graced the works of such luminaries as Brian Eno, Jon Hassell, U2's Edge, and Daniel Lanois, though Michael Brook's own music has yet to receive the recognition it deserves. Mark J. Prendergast reports.

Budget Beats

A beat on the cheap?