Just as it was about to fade from popular memory, Kawai's PCM/DC synthesis is revived in the new Spectra synth. Ian Waugh asks if it's been missed or simply missing.

Man vs. Machine — Ed. Hits Out!

new gear, stuff, objects, items etc

Technology & Education

Are you looking for an engineering career in the audio industry? Perhaps a musical technology course at the London College of Furniture might set you on the right path. Course tutor Tim Orr explains why...

Upcoming electronic music products and events.

Newsdesk Special

The Frankfurt Fair is still weeks away — but we’ve gathered together a whole mass of advance information on the new instruments that will make this year’s event the most competitive yet.

Vision VB2 Bass

Bargain Basement, or 'Firewood Special'?

News on the newest

New gear revealed. Plus on-the-spot report of how Yamaha in Japan treat the musicianly public.

a six-string and a bass

(both with Kahler tremolo systems)

Personal Keyboard

The world's most advanced portable domestic keyboard is just about to hit the UK. Dan Goldstein finds out what FM voices, PCM drums and MIDI add up to.

Casio DH100

Don’t be fooled by its toy-town looks - Casio’s DH100 comes with six sounds and a built-in speaker, but it is a remarkably good MIDI wind controller for £99. Tony Crowle decides to take it seriously.

Where everything clicks

Your questions answered

low-tuning previewed

Touch-Sensitive Polyphonic Synthesiser

Another year, another host of hardware to look back on. We take you through the goodies and the baddies that came out during '84, just in case you missed any of them.

Alan Townsend braves an interview

A chance to catch up on the new products you may have missed at last month's British Music Fair.

Electronic Drum Kit