IBM PC-Compatibles & Apple Macintosh

Part 1: All four of the major computers can be used for musical applications, so which one should you choose? This month, Richard Elen puts the case for the Apple Macintosh whilst Brian Heywood advocates the benefits of the IBM PC-compatible.

Having made your decision to opt for a software-based MIDI music system, which computer do you choose? Which is best? Are they all the same? Mark Badger considers the three prime contenders.

Versatile micro reviewed

Floppy disks and tape, Microsound 64, SCI Model 64

The turn of sequencers, software packages and computer music systems to receive attention from E&MM’s unique price guide.

The Next Generation

A new generation from Roland

Want to get into computing and multimedia but unsure where to start? Ian Waugh guides you through the maze of computers and jargon

The Big Five

Paul Gilby opens our music software special with his thoughts on the 'big five' micros that are currently vying for the musician's money.

Last month's Lynx rhythms

A Low Cost Peripheral Circuit For Your Computer

With the musical fraternity showing little interest in computer bulletin boards, the popularity of MIDI Song files could be well timed. Ian Waugh explains how to download music over the phone.

The first of an innovative new series on musical applications of your home micro

An introduction

PART 1: Digital Signal Processing is rapidly becoming more familiar to musicians and home recordists as digital effects become ever more commonplace. Nevertheless, the technology and principles behind it remain a mystery to most. In this new series Jim Grant offers a straightforward explanation of how DSPs work.

Part 3 of this exciting digital signal processing project offering a 5 second delay program for your Sinclair Spectrum!

Concluding The Digital To Analogue Programs

Part 4: ZX Spectrum freezes echoes.

Turn your ZX Spectrum into an echo machine with sound sampling capabilities using this month's unique project

Taking the hard option... everything you need to know about hard disks - and then some. Ian Waugh is your guide.

Leading light in the world of Dr T. Al Hospers talks exclusively to John Renwick about future developments in the range

Another useful page of hints and tips for Dr.T's music programs, written and compiled exclusively for SOS by Dr.T themselves.

More useful hints and tips for Dr.T's music programs, written and compiled exclusively for SOS by Dr.T themselves.

In response to reader demand, this month we introduce a regular page of hints and tips for Dr.T's music programs, written and compiled exclusively for SOS by Dr.T themselves.

More useful hints and tips for Dr.T’s music programs, written and compiled exclusively for SOS by Dr.T themselves.