A super-spy comes clean, but the questions go on

Sound On Sound's DEFINITIVE guide to DX7 RAM & ROM cartridges

We bring you Sound On Sounds DEFINITIVE guide to all ROM/RAMs available for the Yamaha DX7 in the UK. Over 2500 voices tested and everything you need to know about the products revealed in a comprehensive round-up and table.

Sampling keyboards and modules are the subject of this month's Checklist| Don't spend a dime until you've cast an eye over this definitive buyer's guide.

E&MM's unique buyer's guide spreads its wings, with a round-up of what's around in the world of sound-sampling.

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

Drums

Pete Randall gives aid to skinbashers whose sound is bigger than their pockets, and goes hunting in second-hand land.

Buying Tactics

how much for what

If buying secondhand guitars fills you with dread, follow our fault and flaw guide to dodgy instruments.

Part two of our natter with a couple of blokes who fix old keyboards every day. Common problems need common solutions

Buying a Secondhand Synth

know how

It's down the shop/in the paper/round your mate's, but what should you look for, and how d'you know if it's a good 'un?

A crafty buyer's guide — what to look for.

Recording Gear

There are bargains in the land of non-new taping equipment, specially if you like unfashionable effects

Our unique buyers' guide lists dedicated sequencers, software packages and computer music systems. Nothing else comes close.

Sometimes The Little Things Count

When shopping for a synthesizer, most people know to look for major features like the amount of patch storage, whether split and layered keyboard configurations are possible, and so on. But paying attention to features that make it easier to programme sounds is very important if you want to attain your maximum level of creativity. Craig Anderton offers guidance.