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Quick tips for recording.

Being a brief glance back at the fascinating history of tape recorders, from mono to digital

An extensive step-by-step guide to correct editing.

Conclusion of the survey.

Simon Croft gets into tape loops and comes up with some interesting conclusions.

how they work

Know anything about bias, test-tones or calibration? If you use a tape recorder then you should! In the first of two parts, David Mellor explains the need for tape recorder line-up procedures and unravels the mystery behind this arcane science which can have a profound affect on the quality of your recordings.

the subtle differences explained

Paul White explains the basic principles of tape recorders to help you make better recordings.

A rundown on the various 'head' formats available on tape recorders and the reasons for their existence.

Tape Bias & Overloading

Part 2. If you developed a stomach ulcer through reading last month's instalment on the theory of line-up and haven't dared go near your tape machine since, you can stop worrying no was David Mellor tells you exactly what to do to achieve perfection in your recorded sound.

David Mellor unlocks the creative power of the reel-to-reel tape recorder.

Your chance to win an Alpha Juno or TR505

Intrepid reporter/cameraman Ralph Denyer ventures into the wild suburban jungle of East London to capture the rarely heard thoughts of this lesser-spotted songbird and re-mix producer who has recently taken delivery of his very own Synclavier system.

A readable survey - this second part covering manufacturers from O to S.

Tape Recorder

You can always get more out of your equipment if you know more about it. David Mellor begins a new series that explores the innermost workings of various studio devices. This month: the Tape Recorder.

A readable survey covering manufacturers from I to T.

Drumtrax 1 Sample Tape

If you're looking to expand your sampler's vocabulary of drum sounds or your D50 library, Patchworks' Drumtrax sample tape and PA Decoder's D50 Rom Volume III should be worth checking out - start here.

A readable survey — the first part covering manufacturers from A to L.