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Developments and equipment

Take It From The Top

Tony Mills with more up and downmarket software

You'll be hard pushed to find a UK studio that isn't choc-a-bloc with Japanese studio equipment, but have you ever wondered what they use? David Mellor takes a slow boat that bypasses China, and visits two Tokyo studios to find out.

Two of the industry's brightest names cast their minds back and reminisce to RM about the birth of the PA system.

The Musical Micro

Tony Mills gets up to Yankee panky with some Stateside software

Michel Huygen/Neuronium

This Spanish synthesist explains the working methods and motivation behind his psychotronic musical landscapes.

Every news bulletin tells us more about "the recession" - but how badly is it affecting the music biz? Ian Waugh reports from the front line at the International Music Show.

John Keeble is in two minds about drumming for Spandau - an acoustic one and an electric one. Read about his treatment.

New products from the world of music

Our regular monthly exploration of upcoming new products.

make mega-francs across the channel

The gossip that's hot from the team that's not

Guest producer Muff Winwood holds what are sure to be controversial opinions on artistes' responsibilities and expectations.

Another colourful selection of new and improved instruments, equipment and software.

More news from cyberspace

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This month’s information bulletin board

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Your chance to check out some of the new hi-tech and recording equipment launched at last month's Frankfurt Music Fair.