Leading light in the world of Dr T. Al Hospers talks exclusively to John Renwick about future developments in the range

Read all about Roland's new U20 synth, Korg's M3R and S3 rhythm workstation, Peavey's mouthwatering new recording gear, and lots more!

An overview

Mark Prendergast presents a general overview of record labels, artists, and recordings that make up the exciting area of new electronic and experimental music in the late 1980s.

No hype, no waffle - just tomorrow’s products today

Tomorrow's hot products previewed

The Mix's terrestrial bulletin board

Info and addresses for the networked musician

Aria Competition Answers, Portland Studios, Introducing News Notes

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

Digital Wave Memory Synthesizer

A digital wave memory synthesizer to be precise. Kawai may well be the world's largest supplier of acoustic pianos but does their forte also lie in the hi-tech field? Mark Jenkins investigates.

Glimpse some of the forthcoming and recently released new products from the hi-tech and recording fields.

Did you know...?

A look at several of the more significant new products to be launched at this year's British Music Fair at Olympia.

A look at some forthcoming products from the world of hi-tech music and recording.

This month's colourful round up of new products to tempt and tantalise.

NAMM Winter Market, Anaheim

Paul Wiffen, hotfoot from California, reports on the machines that made headlines at the US music industry's winter shindig...

20 guitar combos of 100 Watts get a good going over by five fine guitar players: in this first part Acoustic to Lab receive the ole SI ear ole test.

three-month investigation finishes with six mixers priced £1500 to £3500

A Guide to Computers and Communications for the Musician.

Believe it or not, your computer can do considerably more than just go wrong! The burgeoning world of telecommunications offers the musician access to international 'electronic mail' and 'bulletin board' systems, free music software, information databases, help and sound advice. Richard Elen begins a new series that explores how today's top musicians are taking advantage of such systems and tells how you can join in.

Watch Your Gear

How to look after instruments and gear on the move.

The world's best-known electronic music band have reached a crossroads, with a line-up change, a lengthy concert tour and an uncertain recording future. Annabel Scott talks to them.

A chance to catch up on the new products you may have missed at last month's British Music Fair.

The latest gear