Pitch-to-MIDI conversion without the complication of a free-standing conversion unit; Simon Trask finds new freedom in Casio's guitar controller.

Two of the group write, the rest play, and they end up with "The Pacific Age" LP.

The Story of the Guitar Synth

Learn the history of the guitar synthesiser and what the stars think of them.

Find out how to direct the noise inside your room to better effect

Mike Craig avoids egg-box cliches and tells you how to do it properly.

Snares

Forsaking guitars and drums for a wall of keyboards and racked modules, Sub Sub turned a home studio into a hit factory. ‘Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)’ peaked at Number 3 and took everyone by surprise - except Phil Ward, who heard the single pre-release and contacted the band immediately.

A personal account of its development

A personal look at designs past and present

DIN Connectors

Want to get on in the music biz? Then you'll have to get on TV. Mike Hrano shows you how

Midi Sound Sampler

Wonderful Radio Mike Hrano brings you a bulletin on how to get fair play on your airplay

Resident 'DJ' Wilf Smarties gives a new batch of CDs a spin.

A new Super-synth, Samples, and more

Sound sampling Dodolator and the Kaleidosound picture machine for the Apple

While most of us spend our time trying to get our MIDI equipment to work together properly, Martin Russ reveals how to creatively mis-use MIDI and produce some interesting musical results.

Paul Young's Royal Family

Guitarist Steve Bolton and bass player Pino Palladino explain the importance of being a Swedish Chef.

Boogie Back studios

What the North London jazz/soul studio may lack in technology, it makes up for in good vibes

Guitars For £150

Begin with a Bargain — reckon a new guitar for less than £150? We show you how

Chroma Polaris

The new Chroma Polaris Polysynth. Will it self-destruct?

A no-nonsense, rack-mount multitracker with an attractive price tag.

GuitarCheck

Dave Burrluck is pleasantly surprised by yet another pair of Japanese clones