May/Day - things of import, and another strange guitar ready to stick on your studio wall.

In the final part of a look into the world of additive synthesis, Chris Meyer explains the different approaches to additive synthesis adopted by various manufacturers and which synths have employed them.

Studio design

Building the perfect inner wall

how to survive your first gig and maybe even enjoy it!

& a unique survival kit for those first few minutes of glory

Sampling

This month we focus on the hows, whys and whats of sampling.

Yamaha SPX990 20-Bit Digital Multi Effects

We put the first affordable 20-bit processor through its paces.

September 1983 - January 1985

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

Once More for the Viewers at Home

The Rebis RA226 Sampler gets the H&SR treatment.

An Empty Wallet

Budget effects units for those of us with tight wallets.

Your Razor Blade

Steve Howell covers the basics of good splicing practice in preparation for next month's article on creative remixing.

The Yamaha REV1, possibly the most sophisticated digital reverb on the market.

Record Pressing

Part 3 completes our short series with a detailed look at record pressing, labels, sleeves and promotion.

An extended review of new products including many of those unveiled at February's Frankfurt Music Fair.

The very latest microprocessor controlled delay, offering flange and vibrato among its many features.

The Snare

In the third and final part of our series on synthesising and sampling the sounds of acoustic instruments Howard Massey hits it off with the snare drum.

Getting Started

This month film music composer Robin Lumley discloses his own route to fame and fortune in an effort to get you started on yours...

Rhythm Workstation

With its synthesizer-like voice editing functions, built-in stereo signal processing, 8-track sequencing and SMPTE sync options, can Korg's new top-of-the-line drum machine justify its title of rhythm workstation? Richard Aaron finds out.

Processor

are rock competitions worth their salt? if you fancy your chances, read on...

Acoustic Drums 2

To continue the saga of recording acoustic drums, this month we look at ways of treating the recorded sound.

A synth without a keyboard for the best part of £4000? It sounds unrealistic, but this module is possibly the most versatile currently available. Paul White gives his verdict.