Paul White drops in on Mark Gander at the JBL factory in North ridge, Los Angeles in the hope of getting a free tour jacket.

Rebis Sampler

The world’s best-known builder of modular studio effects has just introduced its entry in the sampling steeplechase. But will it fall at the first hurdle? Paul White has the answer.

VU and PPM meters explained.

A self-contained analogue drum synth from ultimate Percussion.

The Boss DC2 stereo chorus pedal gives the same effects as the highly acclaimed Roland Dimension D but at a fraction of the cost.

Digital Effects Processor

This sophisticated processor is more than just a new digital reverb.

Digital Audio Processor

Sony's budget digital sound processor lets you record high quality sound on a domestic video recorder.

Dual Compressor/limiter Gate

A compressor/limiter with programme dependent characteristics.

Once More for the Viewers at Home

The Rebis RA226 Sampler gets the H&SR treatment.

Sampling

This month we focus on the hows, whys and whats of sampling.

A new sampling delay line from the US comes under Paul White’s scrutiny. It features an extra-long sampling time and excellent modulation effects, but are they enough?

Paul White and Dan Goldstein on how to beat the problems of venturing into a professional studio for the first time. If you’re new to recording, the advice is unmissable.

Would you believe that Boss have come up with anew flanger pedal, the HF2?

A brief look at the basics of this important synchronisation system.

Simon is both a musician and a producer. This month he talks to Paul White about, amongst other things, his work doing 12" remixes for Nik Kershaw.

MTRs new 12:8:2 Series 2 in-line desk should solve a few cash flow problems for 8-track owners.

(The best that is)

If you're planning to wire up a small studio, then this short series is for you. Part one looks at cable harnesses and associated problems.

Sheer XTC

A truly classy digital reverb at a sensible price.

John started his career as a tape op and worked his way up. He is now a respected engineer and producer as well as being a great supporter of ambisonic recording.

Paul White again, with details of a pitch-following sampling delay for only £200. His conclusion? Buy it!

Lexicon PCM70

Paul White gets to grips with the first digital reverb to be fully touch-sensitive over MIDI, and finds it throws a whole load of additional effects into the bargain.

NAMM Winter Market, Anaheim

Paul Wiffen, hotfoot from California, reports on the machines that made headlines at the US music industry's winter shindig...