metronome program

Swing

Once threatened by widdly widdly guitarists and over-enthusiastic drummers, space in music is again under threat - but this time the aggressor is high technology.

Digital Reverb

Paul Austin reports on a low-cost direct-to-disk recording board for the Amiga.

By popular demand, the readers’ synth patch page returns with a new look and a new approach. This month, sounds for the Casio CZs, Roland Juno 106 and Yamaha DX7, plus news of a Korg cassette that offers 165 sampled sounds for under a tenner.

Introducing The Dots...

Wanna know about music with no ties? Sorry - Dave Stewart talks of tied notes.

The Boss DC2 stereo chorus pedal gives the same effects as the highly acclaimed Roland Dimension D but at a fraction of the cost.

MIDI OSCar

A marriage made in heaven, as OSCar gets MIDI... we attend the reception.

Possible answers to the question, 'which is the best micro for music?'

A Psychoacoustical Viewpoint

A psychoacoustical viewpoint of this interesting topic.

Stereo enhancer

It may be a monster but it can breathe life into your mix

If music-making becomes more and more popular, will the quality of popular music automatically slide downwards? Is the Casio VL-tone responsible for Starship?

Our regular column devoted to readers’ hints and tips about their recording equipment, instruments, software and playing techniques.

Mail for those who can’t wait for the postman

A full run-down on what's happening to E&MM next month, how it'll look, and why we're doing it.

Wilf Smarties takes another new sample CD for a spin.

Zero G Datafile Sample CDs

Paul Ireson listens into two dance-oriented sample CDs.

This month sees the launch of The Music Technology Magazine, E&MM's American counterpart, and the departure of stalwart advertising manager Tony Halliday.

Friend-Chip K..AT

You've tried the mouse; now check out its computer-friendly feline counterpart, which offers remote control of Atari keyboard equivalents. Martin Russ prowls around the Friend-Chip K..AT.