Music System Software

A software package for the CBM64 sets out to utilise the SID chip but involves MIDI along the way. Simon Trask investigates the consequences, now that Island Logic have given way to Firebird.

The quiet man of systems music tells Simon Trask why his work is so often misunderstood - and why tomorrow's 'serious music' won't be possible without computers.

Software Surplus

software for a melodic BBC

Software for Commodore 64

The addition of a MIDI module allows this software package for the Commodore computer to control external synthesizers amongst other things. Ian Waugh reports.

preview for the Commodore

ITs guide to the British Music Fair.

The Musical Micro

More packages picked apart by Tony Mills

ISLAND LOGIC CBM64 SOFTWARE

The Music System - now for the Commodore 64.

Software For The 64

Hardware, software and evening wear for the 64

Organ Master/Island Logic

An add-on sound board, and a comprehensive disc-based music system for the Beeb micro.

Of Mice And Micros

Tony Mills, micros which start with the letter 'A', and a lot of software

A new software package for the Commodore 64 that puts step-time sequencing, recording and scorewriting in an elegant perspex box. Ian Waugh finds it transparently appealing.

Ian Waugh makes a global search of the UK MIDI software scene and presents this roundup of what is available and from whom.

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

The first in a major series of articles describing the design, construction and applications of the Programmable Digital Sound Generator, a music hardware add-on for the BBC Model B. Introduction by Alan Boothman.

News from the front

the news for now

Upcoming electronic music products and events.

Bill Collins' first of his regular looks at the special need of micro-based Rhymists

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

Computercheck

A roundup of all the available music software including Island Logic, Greengate and MusiCal.

An in-depth investigation into the problems of digital filter design and their possible effects, plus a simple circuit for an ultra-powerful low-pass filter.