Fostex R8 & Tascam TSR8 Recorders

Paul White checks out Tascam's TSR8 and Fostex's R8 open reel, 8-track machines side by side.

8-Track Digital Tape Recorder

Tascam's digital 8-track recorder is designed to meet the needs of professionals, yet is costed to appeal to the home studio market.

The CX5M music computer could change the face of the home micro-music market. We examine the first dedicated music computer to reach the UK

An interview with Ralf Hutter

A spotlight on the new products, including the latest in digital technology, at this year's Festival.

A plethora of new hi-tech products to whet your appetite.

One of the pioneers of the German electronic music scene, Hans Joachim Roedelius's use of electronic keyboards to treat sound, create atmospheres, and provide sonic backdrops has evolved through collaborations with the likes of Conny Plank, Peter Baumann and Brian Eno. Mark J. Prendergast discovers more about the man and his music.

Sweet Sixteen Bits

Tony Mills on the latest software for two 'pro' micros — the IBM PC, and the increasingly wonderful Atari ST

The latest activities at one of the UK's lesser-known electro-acoustic music studios, put into perspective by its mentor, Phil Ellis.

Upcoming electronic music products and events.

Explains his complex minimalism

Mel Lambert on the MXR Compander, including a general roundup of noise reduction techniques.

Severed Heads mainman Tom Ellard in conversation with Dan Goldstein - no one in the modern music industry is safe.

This month’s Checklist turns its attention to the world of electronic drum kits and drum machines. Price guides will never be the same again.

Everything you didn't want to know and couldn't be bothered to ask

PRS - The Performing Right Society

The first of an occasional series in which David Mellor takes a look at the organisations that help musicians and composers earn an honest crust in this hard world. This month: the Performing Right Society.

Digital Mixing Processor

A fully automated, digital mixer with built-in multi-effects and full MIDI control for under £3,000? Hard to believe. David Mellor visits the Yamaha research and development centre in London to try out this amazing innovation in the flesh and discovers that the DMP7 is no fantasy!

An Audience With Aziz

Leading session guitarist Aziz talks to John Harris about playing, recording, and hi-tech guitar processors.

Interconnect

Studio 'earthing' techniques.

The latest from downtown trade and productsville

Guitarcheck

Plug in, lean back, legs apart — and sound like an accordionist. Tony Mills taxes the axe