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Interviews

Made in Japan - Part 3

Feature Series | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Music Technology, Jan 1988
Eastern Intrigue

A last visit to the land of micro-chips and rice crackers. Simon Trask pays an enquiring visit to the Yamaha organisation before waving a fond farewell to the rising sun.

Big In Japan

Feature | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Making Music, Jul 1986

Is what Yamaha do. Our brave and selfless editor finds out how, first hand.

Oriental Intrigue

Feature | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Music Technology, Dec 1990

Already assured their place in history for inventing the Portastudio, Tascam have also given us a one-inch 24-track machine and now the "Midistudio'. Tim Goodyer visits Japan to find out more about this revolutionary company.

Ikutaro Kakehashi - Made in Japan - Part 2

Feature Series | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Music Technology, Dec 1987
The Editor's Tale

The second part of our investigation of Japan concentrates on the Roland organisation; Tim Goodyer meets mystery, "Mr Roland" and Sally.

The Japanese Music Fair

Show Report | Electronics & Music Maker, Jan 1982

A report on this popular annual event.

Orienteering

Feature | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Making Music, May 1987
Korean Guitars

Somewhat north-east of Java lies Korea, new-found source of fine electric guitars. Our crack investigation team pays a visit

Flash In Japan!

Review | In Tune, Jul 1986
Charvel Model 4 & Model 6

2 Charvels on test

Fender Strat

Review | One Two Testing, Apr 1985

now from Japan

Fender 57 Strat & Fretless Jazz Bass

Review | In Tune, Jun 1986
Fender 'Limited Edition' 57 Strat & Fretless Jazz Bass 'Special'

Sounding Off

Opinion | Sound On Sound, Aug 1990
Manual Madness Roland Reply

Gary Checora of Roland Japan puts forward his views on the state of equipment manuals.

Inside TEAC Japan

Feature | Topic: Design, Development & Manufacture | Sound On Sound, Nov 1990

Ian Gilby pays a visit to TEAC headquarters in Tokyo, gets blown away by Dolby S noise reduction, and learns some little-known facts about a company destined to play a continued part in the development of recording technology.

The Empire Strikes Back

Feature | In Tune, Oct 1985
Fender Facts

The true story, told at last!

Tokyo Shows

Show Report | One Two Testing, Dec 1983

Occidental innovation.

Guitar Buyers' Guide

Feature | Topic: Buyer's Guide | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1983
Introduction

The News with Japan Special

News | Making Music, Jun 1986

New gear revealed. Plus on-the-spot report of how Yamaha in Japan treat the musicianly public.

MIDI and the Micro

Feature | Topic: Buyer's Guide, Computing, MIDI | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1984

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

Harmony Acoustic

Review | Music UK, Sep 1982

That's girl's wearing a new Harmony — looks O.K. to us!

Epiphone Casino

Review | In Tune, Jun 1985

Yamaha CX5M

Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Oct 1984
Music Computer and Software

1984's most eagerly-awaited electronic music product is finally making its way into dealers' showrooms. David Ellis has been taking a look at the micro itself, Yamaha's exclusive FM sound chip, the controlling keyboard and the first batch of software.

BC Rich Eagle Bass & NJ Series ST Six String

Review | International Musician, Jan 1986
BassCheck, GuitarCheck

American from Japan and its guitar counterpart reviewed by Dave Burrluck

Washburn G-10V and G-20V

Review | International Musician, Nov 1985
Guitarcheck

French, Japanese, Dave B takes them all on

Frankfurt Review - This Year's Models

Show Report | International Musician, Apr 1985

A glimpse of the equipment you could well be buying in the forthcoming year

Frankfurt: Guitars, Basses, Amps And Effects

Show Report | International Musician, Apr 1986

One man in search of perfection. Dave Burrluck gives his verdict on the state of the axe

Fernandez Revolver Bass And RST-50 Guitar

Review | International Musician, Sep 1986
GuitarCheck

Dave Burrluck is pleasantly surprised by yet another pair of Japanese clones

Charvel 2B Bass

Review | International Musician, Sep 1986
BassCheck

A Japanese bass with an American background on sale in Britain. Confused? You won't be, as Dave Burrluck explains the whole thing...

 

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