A rhythmic program

This low-cost program for the Atari ST uses Artificial Intelligence techniques to take all the hard work out of programming FM synths and allows you to create new ‘musical’ voices quickly and easily. David Hughes enters the edit zone...

J L Cooper MIDI boxes

American interfaces

Impedance. What is it?!

This month, Phil 'I've been there lovey' Walsh discusses impedance — a distressing personal complaint often faced by musicians. Next month — curly leads, and what you can do about it: a Doctor writes.

Even a relatively modest MIDI setup can create MIDI routing problems, and solutions to these aren’t always easy to find. Paul Ireson investigates the range of Philip Rees MIDI management boxes to see what they can offer.

Falcon hardware mods

Give your Atari more studio cred

K-Rok monitors

Budget speakers from California

Computer Drum Machine project

A multi-channel sequencer hardware/software project that among other things turns an old Soundmaker project into a drum machine.

M401 MIDI MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

When a well-respected signal processor manufacturer like Drawmer moves beyond the realms of noise gates and compressors into MIDI control, it's yet another indication that the recording world is recognising the importance of MIDI. Paul Gilby dropped his copy of the Financial Times to take an exclusive look at the brand new Drawmer MIDI Management System.

Two software packages that offer a generic approach to sound creation on Yamaha's four-operator FM synths. Ian Waugh boots up Dr T's 4-Op Deluxe and the Soundbits 4X4.

Public address or public convenience?

MIDI to CV Interface

MIDI to CV conversion made simple.

Musicians! Build this superb swell/sustain touch pedal for only £9.

The Easy Life

Phil 'DO or DIY' Walsh with a neat and tidy solution to footswitch overkill

Atari ST SMPTE Synchroniser/MIDI Interface

Synchronisation made easy - for Creator/Notator users, at least. Tim Goodyer locks into C-Lab's integrated SMPTE synchroniser and MIDI expander for the Atari ST.

Tama are the first acoustic percussion manufacturer to enter the electronic arena: Paul White tested the first example in the country to see if the Japanese could make something more than a Simmons copy.

Clive Grace assesses the best MIDI interfaces available for the PC, Amiga and Macintosh

cheaper programmability

Computer-controlled Rhythm Sequencer

Some drum sequencer software that's as user-friendly as it's versatile. Paul White enthuses over MPC's latest little marvel.