He was once electronic drummer with jazz-rockers Landscape. Now he's a successful producer for the likes of Spandau Ballet and Colonel Abrams, but the search for new ways of using new gear goes on.

An IM Investigation

If you're thinking of working abroad read IM's complete guide to hassle avoidance

Having recently celebrated their first 100 years in the music industry, we thought it opportune to discover what Yamaha have planned for the next century. Paul Gilby investigates.

A European music co-operative explained by Henry Cow/Art Bears percussionist Chris Cutler.

A Tour With Jethro Tull

Not another tedious account of a top band on tour, but a carefully worded roadie's-eye view of what really goes on behind the scenes. Antony Freeman gives an account of the happenings as Jethro Tull hit Germany.

Sequential Circuits

At last - the instrument with a name on everybody's lips receives an in-depth examination of its European version. Man-on-the-spot is Paul Wiffen.

SOS on-line

Interconnect

Mating Microphones - ever wondered why your low impedance mic won't work well with your recorder? Then read on...

Replacements, recommendations and quality.

Watch Your Gear

How to look after instruments and gear on the move.

if your music feels lacklustre, dabble in dance rhythms from the dark continent

trying to get on telly could be the most frustrating experience of your musical career; we pinpoint the pitfalls

The Mix's terrestrial bulletin board

interacting with the future

Your passport to future worlds

Dispatches from the frontline of the future

Valves

the detailed where and how of replacement

Frankfurt Musikmesse 1987

While for those with a taste for the European, we present a similarly in-depth account of the '87 Musikmesse. If it hit the headlines in Frankfurt, you'll read about it here.

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.

The backstage view of the mammoth Tull operation from Tony Freeman, one of those without whom... nervous times among the cigarette stubs.

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