One of the strangest new groups of the 1980s, PTV have pioneered the use of the holophonic system of recording sound for their new album, 'Dreams Less Sweet'. Tim Oakes talks here to Genesis P Orridge, founder member of the band, about the new system and the mystique of PTV

One of the most successful, certainly the most consistent, of Britain's electronic musicians, Gary Numan has succeeded in taking his eclectic and compelling music into the mass market. Gary talks of his songwriting and recording techniques, his past career, and what he plans for the future

Fashionably minimalistic, America's premier avant garde composer recently visited the UK for an all too brief concert tour. He has been cited by many international stars as one of their first influences, yet commercial success has eluded him. Dan Goldstein listens to what he has to say

Sky's keyboardist was one of the first musicians to take the Yamaha DX7 on the road for the band's last tour, here he explains how it stood up to the rigours of the road.

The new Sequential Circuits touch sensitive programmable poly synth

In conjunction with the Personal Keyboard Special, we examine one of the most advanced, and popular, of the new breed

A powerful new addition to the Korg range, a home, stage or studio monitor with a myriad of capabilities

E&MM staff listen to some of the latest new releases - with an ear for a few stocking fillers

The making of a rock video promo

Judie Tzuke, Tangerine Dream, Depeche Mode, Dio

Trigger, gate and clock pulses

Latest equipment news from the States

Innovators of The Kit and the Music Percussion Computer, MPC explain their approach and hint at some new products to come.

A new addition to the Carlsbro range, a robust and inexpensive stage echo machine

Some more readers cassettes come under scrutiny

The art of packing high tech facilities into micro musical instruments is reaching a peak. We take a look at some of the latest innovations to emerge and a few that we can hope to see in 1984.

A potted history of this popular electronic music cassette magazine, by its co-founder Dennis Emsley

A valve overdrive simulator for guitar or keyboards