how they get that fantastic noise

the fruit of guitarmanship disclosed

Naked truths from a pop idol

Off The Record

Professional photographer David Kirby's fascination with audio resulted in him setting up his own audio-visual studio based around a Fostex A8 recorder and Tascam 133 cassette deck. Here he outlines how he works with it.

Studiomaster powered mixer

Just add speakers and go

Seven years old and still going strong, Ultravox discuss writing, recording and performing with Dan Goldstein. They also explain why they've got four OSCars...

Our man Chris Maillard meets the Men for a man-to-Men chat

Demos

Making the Most of Studio Time

Thomas Dolby Part 2

Studio tales

Unforgettable out-takes from the rock'n'roll hall of shame

Mary Chain man in melody shock

Soundcraft 200SR Mixer

A first rate general purpose live or recording desk that doesn't cost the earth.

Life on the road with a successful pop band, described in graphic detail by King keyboardsman Mick Roberts. Interview by Tim Goodyer.

Living Dangerously with 'Doors'

A look behind closed Doors.

Chrissie Hynde, UB40, Jim Betteridge

Crying And Shouting With Bath's Finest

Messrs Smith and Orzabal explain how it can take a year to make two singles but only two months to make an album, among other things. Bits in between the chat by Dan Goldstein.

An original Electro-Music Transcription

Listening to this album/single track alone, the music appears complex and hard to analyse. With this score in front of you, the picture instantly changes and the skill of the composer is revealed.

Looking for a high-quality, lightweight live monitor system for your keyboard rig? Ian Sherwood discovers Celestion's SR series knocks out the watts.

Mixing Desk

US successes return to Blighty with the formula for Stateside MOR safely intact. Interview by Jonathan James

Studiomaster KMX Vision 15

Gutsy PA speakers

Northern tape manipulators