life histories for Gibsons jazz guitars

The right microphone for the right job is vital. I.M. helps you decide.

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

Comprehensive model-by-model listing of all available synths, drum machines, sequencers and accessories featuring the MIDI standard.

start of a three month OTT investigation into recording desks. This issue - eight mixers up to £600

three-month investigation finishes with six mixers priced £1500 to £3500

the next part in our comprehensive survey, this month between £650 and £1500

Software and Hardware

Newer, cheaper models have brought the Apple Macintosh within the reach of an increasing number of musicians. Tim Tully presents an overview of hardware and software products for the computer that pioneered the Graphical User Interface.

The price guide to beat all price guides continues with a rundown of available sequencers, software packages and computer music systems.

We bring you the biggest ever survey of music software to help you discover the vast wealth of sequencers, editors, score-writers, music composition, and utility programs that are available for the most popular computers of today.

Concise guide

Buying & Using: microphones

microphones: how to choose them and how to use them

Music U.K. Tells You How To Buy Secondhand Gear

Getting the thorns out of that second-hand rose

Five pages of Precious Percussion Prices

Introducing a seven-page roundup of some of the latest electronic pianos to hit the UK. Models reviewed include Yamaha's FM PF series, the Siel Piano Quattro and Roland's MIDI Home Piano system.

The quick-reference equipment guide to end all equipment guides. In this, the Checklist's inaugural month, polysynths, expanders and controlling keyboards come under the E&MM microscope.

The lowdown on current polysynths, voice expanders and controller keyboards in this month's instalment of our unique buyer's guide.