Lieber and Stoller

More record production legends. This month Lieber and Stoller and the black breakthrough.

Software for IBM PC and Atari ST

Music transcription comes to Atari ST and IBM PC computers with this new program. Chris Many finds out if it does a better job than the human hand.

The LFO and its applications are this month's subjects in Steve Howell's story of sound synthesis from first principles.

Sound Workshop

Is there life after Limahl? Yup. The four shy boys take turns to explain how they do it, and what they do it on.

Paul Wiffen reviews the new Casio FZ Sampler

In depth.

MIDI Sequencer

As software writers continue to flood the market with sequencing packages, Kawai go dedicated. Dave Bertovic investigates the hardware alternative.

Acid jazz of the counter-culture

Software for the IBM PC

System Design Associates' Promidi Studio System is a powerful sequencing package for IBM and compatible computers that records straight to disk. Ian Waugh checks it out.

David Mellor concludes his guide to this low-cost high-quality console.

A European music co-operative explained by Henry Cow/Art Bears percussionist Chris Cutler.

Studio or stage? As technology advances, the traditional distinction between "recording technology" and "keyboard technology" becomes more and more confused - as this years recording show displayed. Report by Simon Trask.

For the DX7II

Grey Matter Response's E! expansion for the DX7 virtually gave it the power of the DX7II; E! for the DX7II represents another quantum leap in DX capability. Chris Many checks it out.

Advice on what to look for in a commercial studio when considering your first recording venture.

More News, more Stories

Paul White explains the basic principles of tape recorders to help you make better recordings.

A Software Sequencing Tutorial

Continuing from last month's step-by-step guide to sequencer recording, we look at the more advanced features and facilities of a typical sequencing system.

The new range of condenser mics from this respected German firm utilise frequency modulation techniques to achieve a wide, flat response. Gareth Stuart checks them out.

Music Transcription Program

Writing out full scores and individual parts for fellow musicians used to be a slavish occupation for a skilled select few. Now, with the benefit of low cost computers and music transcription programs like this one from DR.T, almost anyone can produce professional results that don't cost the earth. Amanda Stuart explores.

Digital Multi-effects Processor

In the multi-effects processor wars, Digitech's DSP 128 Plus distinguishes itself with comprehensive facilities and little sound colouration. Ian Waugh treats himself.

Recently returned from South Africa, Greg Cutler talks to Janet Angus about music, recording and how to cope with pythons.

The Texas TMS 5220 Speech Chip comes under scrutiny.

Early Experiments with Computer Music