Compact, affordable mixers are as much a part of the MIDI revolution as software and rackmount expanders. Paul Ireson looks at Kawai's new 16-channel keyboard mixer.

Multitrack Cassette Recorder

Affordable cassette multitrack with a few unexpectedly sophisticated features.

Tape Talk

Cassette Multitracking Guide

A complete idiot's guide to buying a four-track cassette recorder, with hints on what features to look for, and a rundown of some of the most popular machines.

The University of Massachusetts electronic music studio

Ministudio

Is there still room for a little old style analogue technology? Tascam offer evidence for the defence

8-Track Tape Recorder

Since its dramatic drop in price, the C278 is an attractive proposition to the private user who puts quality before frills.

APRS Review

Now that our feet have finally recovered from walking round the show, we can tell you what impressed us most (after the free drinks and sweatshirts).

Modern Recording Techniques

BBE Sonic Maximiser

Modular mix enhancement

Teczon Dub Multi 4x4

Currently the least expensive cassette multitracker to offer simultaneous recording on all four channels.

More dispatches from the music wars

Fostex 380S Dolby S Multitracker

Behringer Multifex • Ultrafex • Bassfex • Multiband Enhancers

JL Cooper PPS2 MIDI/Tape Synchroniser

This compact device from time code pioneers JL Cooper makes light work of your MIDI-to-tape sync needs.

Compusonics digital home recording system should be with us by the end of the year. This is a first report on a system that could be the death knell of the portastudio.

the subtle differences explained

Where to go and what to do if you require multiple cassette copies of your recorded masterpieces.

Equipment: ANALOGUE TIME PROCESSOR