Suzuki mikes plus Eelectriks leads — new mikes, new leads.

Casio DA2 DAT Recorder

Following hot on the heels of their DA1, Casio have now released the DA2 portable DAT recorder. Paul Ireson takes a look at what's new.

A complete guide to all the hardware interfaces for home micros available so far, plus the software that goes with them.

From Jamerson to Joy Division, Chic to Kaye, this is the place of the bass.

Lock your sequencer to audio and video with a little help from Chris Smith's definitive guide

Don't touch those Level and Pan controls - you may be able to solve your mixing problems more easily than you think. Robert Rich explains how the timbre of a sound affects its performance in the mix.

The multitrack cassette recorder provides an excellent platform for learning the essential skills of multitrack recording. David Mellor explains how to get the best out of them.

ADAT for all seasons

Heave off One, bolt on Two.

Analogue tape, digital tape or hard disk? All have strengths and weaknesses, some of which are more obvious than others; this comprehensive overview unscrews the inscrutable.

DrumCheck

Bob Henrit plays absolute beginners

Multi Effects Processor

David Mellor samples the delights of a multiple effects unit that can create up to nine high quality effects at the same time.

Super LA Synthesiser

The latest addition to Roland's D-series synths is its new flagship - the D70. Simon Trask puts the "Super LA" synth through its paces and discovers its new Analogue Feel facility.

Demos

Making the Most of Studio Time

A complete history of record production accompanied by quotations and anecdotes from no fewer than 18 of the world's leading producers.

Sounds, samples, & software upgrades for the modern studio

New software, updates, sounds, and samples

Their trials and tribulations.

We've now reached Part 4 where Robin Lumley surveys the technology of syncing sound and vision.

Part one of a new series by Alan Hoida setting out what is involved in the making of a promotional pop video.

Sequencer

The latest dedicated sequencer from Yamaha offers 16 tracks, extensive editing capabilities and a built-in disk drive. Howard Massey gives it a spin.

Sound Module

Take 20 classic keyboards into the shower? Now you can just trigger and go with E-mu's Vintage Keys sound module, provider of sampled keyboard sounds from the Minimoog to the Mellotron. But who would you have in goal?, asks Peter Forrest

Ken Dibble checks out this pair of Urei monitors and draws some interesting conclusions.

Bass Traps

Phone booths into concert halls - if you can ace your bass, that is