Cable Wiring Tips

Maybe we should have called it thingz 'n' stringz

Soundcraft 200SR Mixer

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

Why they won't work and how they do

MIDI mergers - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. Don Erskine looks at the uses and misuses of mergers and concludes that two into one will go.

all publicity is good publicity - and even with limited funds, your band can still have a great image

With its ability to manipulate sounds and music, the digital sampler has probably caused more arguments than any other musical instrument to date. Peter Ridsdale takes an alternative view.

Richard Attree looks at the computer as musical instrument, and the implications thereof.

Following on from last month's preview, Paul Ireson provides a thorough rundown of this easy-to-use, 32-track, pattern-based sequencer for the Atari ST.

You've heard of harmonisers costing thousands, but we've scooped the first ever kit project that does it all for under £200!

Fostex Synchroniser & Sync Controller

Having familiarised you hopefully with the jargon and workings of synchronisers through his 'Using Timecodes' series, Francis Rumsey now turns his critical eye to the most affordable synchroniser/controller set-up available: the Model 4030/4035 from Fostex.

Mixer Knobs

What a confusing bank of knobs, switches and dials on that mixer, eh? We sort them all out. S'easy

Mixing

Simon Croft takes up from Steve Howell and gives his views on creative remixing.

Durham University Electronic Music Studio

Getting the Most from Mono Mode

You may have your heart set on a specific MIDI guitar controller, but do you know which kind of synth voice unit to combine it with? Rick Davies offers some interactive advice.

Software for Apple Macintosh

If you're lucky enough to have an Apple Macintosh computer, you can now take advantage of a revolutionary new program that improvises its own music based on the data you feed it. Review by Jim Burgess.

A digital rhythm machine ideally suited to life in the studio.

Martin Goldman examines the dos and don'ts of tape machine maintenance.

Bass Guitars

...Beating like this. We start a major new series on how to make your drum machine - no matter what its spec - sound more interesting, both sonically and rhythmically. Your guides are Chris Meyer and Matt Isaacson.

The Logical Choice?

A Guide to Recording, Electronic Music and Popular Music Courses in Britain

The first ever published guide to all Recording, Electronic Music and Music Courses available in Britain today.

Interconnect

Mating Microphones - ever wondered why your low impedance mic won't work well with your recorder? Then read on...

It's more than a Portastudio; 8-track reel-to-reel and mixing facilities all in one unit - the Tascam 388.