The concluding part of this epic work concerning the moral and fiscal implications of a blank cassette levy.

Rivalled only by War and Peace for its length and emotional content, this article by our own Neville Unwin presents both sides of the 'blank tape levy' argument.

No television drama would be complete without a soundtrack, but how do you write them? Nicholas Rowland tunes in to the music channel.

The 'Grand Prize' final entries at this prestigious Austrian event

Frankfurt Preview

A preview of some of the products that are likely to be revealed this month at Europe's biggest music show.

Early Experiments with Computer Music

On this month’s RE:MIX mixed-mode CD...

The words behind the sounds on this month’s CD

Interacting with the future

A guide to Interactivity

Drummer with The Police chats about his approach to recording, at home and in the studio.

Film Score Writer

James Betteridge goes to Hollywood, or thereabouts, to find out all about sound and vision

Minimalist extraordinaire

Sounds, samples, & software upgrades for the modern studio

Sounds, samples, software

The most talked about Amiga software ever is finally in the shops. Was Microillusion's program worth the wait? Phil South waxes lyrical about the first professional integrated music sequencing and editing program to take full advantage of the Commodore Amiga's powerful multitasking features.

As close to the cutting edge as you can get without needing stitches...

Philip Bashe and Don McLeese stop a lone Stone stateside

Performer 3.5

Following hot on the heels of their MIDI Time Piece, Mark of the Unicorn release a major upgrade to Performer, the world's first 'professional' computer MIDI sequencer. Kendall Wrightson looks at what's new in an old favourite.

Already assured their place in history for inventing the Portastudio, Tascam have also given us a one-inch 24-track machine and now the "Midistudio'. Tim Goodyer visits Japan to find out more about this revolutionary company.

Richard Mitchell explains his use of electronic music for film.

John Harris and Shirley Gray take a look behind the scenes to find out how the tube is recorded and how much planning is necessary to produce the apparent unrehearsed chaos that we all know and love.

Britain’s fastest-rising rock band discusses music and visuals

Man vs. Machine — Ed. Hits Out!

Sony TCD-D3 DAT Walkman

It is often said that the best things come in small packages — and the new Sony DAT Walkman is no exception to the rule. Simon Sanders takes a look at this miracle of micro electronics and asks, "Can anyone lend me £650?"