Group six versatile effects units together in a 2U rack case, add MIDI control, a 3.5-inch disk drive with onboard microprocessor, and what have you got? Ian Gilby provides the answer...

Richard Elen talks to Dave Tuffnell, the man behind a unique electronic music information service - ESSP.

Instant rock guitar without all the hassle of amps and microphones.

Yet another show. Organised by the Audio Engineering Society, this 4-day show displayed the latest advancements in recording technology.

Gary Cooper records his verdict

Dream Machine: Studiomaster 848r ProLine Mixer

the spotlight falls on the Studiomaster 848R mixer

Digital Reverb

Digital reverberation continues its advance. Simon Trask puzzles over a unit that combines improved facilities and a lower price tag than its predecessor.

Demos

Making the Most of Studio Time

As the band reach their greatest level of British success and release their third album, Talk Talk's Mark Hollis and Tim Friese-Greene discuss the curse of the synthesiser and the blessing of the piano with Tim Goodyer.

An exclusive interview with the innovator of electronic music and mentor of today's stars, Karlheinz Stockhausen.

Where 'live' recording is involved, truth is stranger than fiction. Or is it?

Getting a professional electric guitar sound onto tape is not difficult — if you follow a few simple rules.

A Merseyside duo with a fresh approach to pop arrangements are currently making some of the most inventive music in the British singles charts. Tim Goodyer chats to them.

Been to the flicks recently? Impressed by the sound system? Thought not. Tim Goodyer looks at the current plight of cinema sound and some of the digital alternatives.

I.M. caught Rick Wakeman after Arthur and before Liszt

Sony PCM F1

Introducing the Sony PCM F1 recorder.

the subtle differences explained

MIDI Controlled Audio Patchbay

Whether you're running a commercial studio or a bedroom recording suite'. a programmable MIDI Patchbay could revolutionise your working methods. Nigel Lord is on the patch.

the Roland story

According to the experts, most of the upcoming computer research and development will be based around software. Ed Stenson looks at one programming language that could prove useful in more than a few musical applications.

Two of the industry's brightest names cast their minds back and reminisce to RM about the birth of the PA system.

A studio devoted to the service of the community.

Britain's finest (only?) mono