does Canada score again

The First In-depth Appraisal of Emu's Morpheus Synth Module

Sounds, samples, & software upgrades for the modern studio

Disks, gadgets, samples and bits for the computing musician

Is the future Linear?

Does Roland's new LA synthesizer mean the end of FM is in sight? Martin Russ falls in love with the world's first ever Linear Arithmetic synthesizer whilst trying to find out...

a life story

a history of progressive rock - is there a new day dawning for the dinosaurs?

Exclusive news analysis

Looking for a reasonable raita, an affordable axe, a cheap tubular bell? Read on!

(But Were Too Afraid To Ask!)

PART 5: Martin Russ delves into the reasons why MIDI Controller messages are able to do what they can do and provides some practical examples.

Rudi Cazeaux explores the nature of sound and presents some basic guidelines for synthesizing the various standard groups of acoustic instruments.

Will there be a rush to purchase Siel's new CMK 49 computer gizmo? We pass judgement.

Equipment

Atari ST Software

They gave us the first industry-standard sequencing software for the Atari ST in Pro24, now Steinberg are making a second bid for Atari domination with Cubase. Nigel Lord says "part two next month...

Peter Gabriel at Selhurst Park

Commodore's Amiga computer is the beneficiary of this impressive - and colourful - sequencing package. Ian Waugh welcomes the illusion.

Frankfurt 86

The Frankfurt show seen from a diagonal position

The Benefits Of Hiring Equipment

Hire companies may provide your only means of obtaining equipment for a gig or session, or give you hands-on experience of potential purchases. Zenon Schoepe looks at what you get for your money.

All's Fair in Olympia and war

(Sometimes)

Just as MIDI has made it as easier to produce great music, so it has facilitated the production of worthless garbage. Paul D. Lehrman explains the problem and how to avoid it.

Touring In America

In a real State again

Lieber and Stoller

More record production legends. This month Lieber and Stoller and the black breakthrough.

It's been available for well under a year, but already, Roland's latest MicroComposer is establishing itself as something of an industry standard. Steve Howell gives a comprehensive user's eye view...

Tony Zemaitis

Apart from Patti, what have Clapton and Harrison got in common? Guitars, custom built by Tony Zemaitis.

scurrilous gossip from the musician fraternity