why drummer stephen morris prefers programming computers to bashing skins

Matthew Vosburgh attaches tape recorder to tripod and lets New Order add their words to his pictures. He also traces the recorded history of one of Britain's most influential modem music outfits.

Metalwork

Part 2 deals with that crucial part of the record making process - the metalwork stage.

Guitar Woodwork

Which trees die for which guitars, and why.

Simon Jeffes, leader of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, loves acoustic instruments...so why are we talking to him? Because we think he's got some pretty sound theories...

UK Fresh '86

Simon Trask leaves all that MIDI jargon behind to check out Britain's first major live hip hop event. How are the DJs and the rappers making technology tick?

How To Obtain Extra Drum Sounds For Free!

Bored with the sounds your drum machine makes? Martin Russ provides a bunch of tips to help you perk up your percussion.

Midi monster magnificent for much money

Software Surplus

Mikecheck

Cheap; good; smart; a Shure recipe for success? Curtis Schwartz takes the mike

Karl Steinberg & Mark Badger

Charlie Steinberg and Mark Badger define their concept of what should and what shouldn't be called a 'MIDI workstation'.

Music and the modem

David Janda discovers just what's of interest music wise on the Bulletin boards around the world

A look at this successful equipment dealer.

DREAM MACHINE: peavey triumph combo

with the peavey triumph, the super-amp dream becomes a reality

Thomas Dolby Part 2

The Syn-D-Kit

Do you turn pale at the thought of forking out for a Simmons SDS9? Do you go green with envy when friends show off brand-new Ultimate Percussion kits? Paul White's design for a build-your-unswer electronic drum hit could bring a bit of colour to your cheeks.

John Renwick puts Yamaha's super-computer through it's paces

Vesta Kozo Sampler

Another goodie for your overflowing 19" effects ruck, this one offers pitch-controllable sampling and a full-function DDL into the bargain. Dave Simpson grabs a microphone and decides it's worth making room for.

Transport for Bands - Rick Biddulph expounds

Roland DEP-5