Yesteryear's Gear: Roland Juno synths

classic analogue synthesizers for today's acid sounds

Reader Profile

Having written to us suggesting we extend our magazine coverage to include readers' own set-ups and experiences, Bruce Graham suddenly found himself the subject of such a feature. Read on and find out why...

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Paul White discusses the more advanced aspects of compression, and includes a table of useful settings.

Taking The Mike

Taking the Mike — All you'll ever need to know

It's the biggest! It's the best! It's the 1986 British Music Fair! Our man on the inside, Tony Mills tracks down the hottest gear of the year

our look at the forthcoming Frankfurt Musical Instrument Fair - at 7½ Instruments Per Second

Paul Overaa and Jez Ford browse through some of the latest literature of interest to Hi-tech musos

RETROSPECT: miles davis

what can a 63-year-old jazz trumpeter teach you about playing? rather a lot, actually

DrumCheck

Bob Henrit takes on the World; Pearl's new mid-range five-piece acoustic kit

Guitar

Of all the instruments that became popular in the heyday of the "big synth" a few years back, Roland's Jupiter 8 has stood the test of time the best. Tim Goodyer, a self-confessed JP8 addict, explains why.

How To Save £54,800

Tony Mills makes a meal of the most interesting musical microprocessing around.

Audio Connectors

Lexicon Alex Digital Effects Processor

An ideal accessory for the synthesist.

answers from top TV experts

Designer Paul Williams discusses the construction of a simple breath controller for just about any electric or electronic instrument.

GuitarCheck

Another feline foray from Aria. Nice one(s) proclaims Dave Burrluck