The Custom Sound 701 is an 8 channel powered mixer with graphic EQ. It is available in two power outputs — 150W and 300W.

Memory Rhythm Machine from British Music Strings. This four-voice programmable unit should retail at around £50.

The Casiotone MT-70 is an innovative instrument with two memory storage methods — a bar code reader that picks up scores from a special musical score card, and a manual memory for storage from the keyboard with 10 auto rhythms and 20 presets.

Elka Micropiano 16. This instrument has piano, honkytonk and clavichord effects plus a three track sequencer capable of memorising 128 notes per track.

The Solton Disco 64 has as the name implies. 64 preset rhythms utilising 12 voices/effects. 6 keyboard presets and a programmable pedalboard.

The Yamaha Portasound PC-100 features a unique playcard system. Slide the card, which contains a conventional score, into the top of the instrument and a thin magnetic strip at its base programmes the orchestration. The instrument then plays itself while you can add parts read from the score.

Alby Paynter of Rossetti Ltd. holds the new Gibson Firebird Mark II. This is basically the old Firebird with the added attraction of active circuitry.

Pro-5 electronic piano from JSH. Features include 61-note keyboard, polished wood sides, 'bright' and mellow slider controls and a sustain pedal.

Carlsbro unveiled a whole new range of amplification equipment at the show. The Electro-Acoustic Combo can be seen amongst the above and is reviewed in this month's issue.

Technics Keyboard SX-K200. Features include 49-note keyboard, PCM digital sound source rhythm, all LED full logic control panel and stereo sound.

The Yamaha Portasound is another unique example of the high technology instruments that are currently exploding on the market place. This fascinating instrument is actually able to transcribe the notes and chords played using a motorised print-out. (See illustration).

Raven Rebel 50 general purpose amp top. Power Slave amp top and two 1x12 + Horn units with a handling capacity of 160 Watts per pair.

Two exciting new products from Bandive are the Seck 1682 16 channel mixer for under £1,000 and Fostex 6301 personal monitor speakers, with built-in power amp.

Looking very pleased with his new acquisition is Terry Day, publisher of E&MM and director of Glidecastle Publishing Ltd.

Distributors

The distributors of these products will be pleased to send you further information if you write or phone. (It helps to mention E&MM!)

Gibson Guitars (Contact Details).
Carlsbro Amplification (Contact Details).
British Music Strings (Contact Details).
Raven Amplification (Contact Details).
Casio Electronics Co Ltd (Contact Details).
Yamaha (Contact Details).
JHS (Contact Details).
Solton (Contact Details).
Elka Keyboards (Contact Details).
Seck, (Contact Details).