STEINBERG "TWELVE" SEQUENCER

12-track sequencing software for Atari ST range of computers. Offers three cycle recording modes, song arrangement page, on-screen copying facility, internal and MIDI synchronisation, score editing. Available free with Atari 1040ST computer from participating dealers. Otherwise £129.

INFO: Evenlode Soundworks, (Contact Details)

YAMAHA APX SERIES GUITARS

New range of electro-acoustic guitars. All models feature two piezo-electric pickups, one under saddle, one under table. Output from each pickup can be mixed together in different proportions. Full 24-fret neck. Top-of-range APX10 has stereo output. £449-579

INFO: Yamaha-Kemble, (Contact Details)

BOSS BE5 MULTI-EFFECTS PROCESSOR

All-in-one-box effects unit, featuring "five special selected effects for guitarists": chorus, noise suppressor, digital delay, overdrive/distortion, compressor. Includes manually variable parameters for each effect, stereo outputs, FX loop, and tuner connection. £299

INFO: Roland UK, (Contact Details)

AMSTRAD-FIDELITY CKX100 KEYBOARD

Stereo electronic keyboard. Features ten "melody" sounds, 28 rhythm patterns from built-in drum machine, single-finger chords, digital note recorder, MIDI connection. Plus "Playright" feature for auto-correcting performance. £129

INFO: Amstrad, (Contact Details)

SIMMONS DRUM HUGGERS

Small electronic drum pads that "hug" acoustic drums. Used to trigger synthesized or sampled sounds through MIDI. Can be mounted at same angle and reach as existing acoustic drums. Avoid unnecessary hardware duplication.

INFO: Simmons Digital Music, (Contact Details)