Paul Wiffen goes stateside to find out what new products we can look forward to from the U.S of A

Design Studio Programs

A set of programs for the Spectrum to enable you to unravel the mysteries of DX synthesis.

squeezing the most information from 'Crush', track by track through the new album

Apple Macintosh Software

As the Apple Mac computer falls in price, attention is being focussed on less expensive software - like Audio Trax. Ian Waugh checks out a sequencer / audio recorder which won't break the bank.

Kendall Wrightson reports from the Mac front line.

Fritz McIntyre - the key is simplicity

Studio Test

Curtis Schwartz assesses a new departure for Drawmer — a 'MIDI management system'

Another in our series that looks at hi-tech companies and design personnel working in the field of music and recording technology. This month Paul Gilby talks to Jim Cooper, President of J.L Cooper Electronics and the MIDI Manufacturers Association.

Tomorrow's information as soon as you read it

As MIDI expands its influence, guidelines for improved compatibility between instruments are emerging. Vic Lennard examines the new General MIDI spec and Roland's proprietary GSS system.

Yet another selection of recently announced new products to whet your appetite!

Julian Woodford takes us across the sea to bring us a report on the state of MIDI in Canada

Chris Meyer attempts to unravel the mysteries of MIDI's various operating modes, and dispels the myth that some recent instruments have new ones built into them.

System Messages

Paul Overaa continues his series on the intricacies of MIDI system exclusive

Opcode Track Chart

Need to keep track of your tracks in the studio? Opcode's Track Chart offers a package of handy utilities for engineers; Mike Collins tries it out.

Pocket Filter, Pedal & Merge

What's the size of a fag pocket, comes in enough varieties to ease almost any studio problem and isn't covered by British drug laws? Vic Lennard investigates a new line in MIDI effects.

You may not find a 24-track recorder in this London studio, but you will find two synchronised Fostex E16s and a veritable Aladdin's cave of hi-tech paraphernalia being put to some very interesting uses. Read on and discover how...

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

More hints and tips from the world of music software.

Opcode Max Software

Opcode's Max is an Apple Macintosh based graphical programming environment primarily aimed at manipulating MIDI data. It's also highly addictive as Kendall Wrightson discovered.

Opcode Vision 1.4

The vintage advantage

What happens when you press your sequencer's "stop" button and why does such a simple operation sometimes cause so much trouble? Vic Lennard offers a few troubleshooting tips and reveals that there's probably more to it than you think.

Your sequencer could be having more of an effect on your music than your synths do. Wilf Smarties wonders whether you should be giving your MC50 a co-writing credit...