Inventor of the 'infinite guitar', this Canadian born player's haunting multi-layered guitar parts have graced the works of such luminaries as Brian Eno, Jon Hassell, U2's Edge, and Daniel Lanois, though Michael Brook's own music has yet to receive the recognition it deserves. Mark J. Prendergast reports.

Looking for a be-bop bass without hassle? Matt Isaacson looks at a box of bass sounds that may help you with the bottom end of your music without tying up your favourite synth or sampler.

Or, where is the difference twixt analogue and digital?

Of Mice And Micros

Tony Mills, micros which start with the letter 'A', and a lot of software

A Series By Warren Cann.

Careers In The Music Industry

The first in a series exploring careers and opportunities in the audio industry, starting at the world-famous Abbey Road studios.

Richard Elen's fact-extraction mission with engineer Phill Brown reaches its conclusion.

Never mind Starwars fx, this is the war of the star fx. Vic Lennard patches in Yamaha's latest budget multi-fx unit and likes what he hears.

Tascam Porta Two

Gareth Stuart has been bouncing, syncing and generally laying down tracks with Tascam's new mid-priced 4-track Ministudio. Find out what he thought of it.

Cutting A Record

When push comes to shove - part two of MT's guide to releasing and promoting your own record

Mott Black and Jonathan More have enjoyed success as DJs, record producers and artists in their own right. Simon Trask takes it from scratch.

Miking Tips

A Series By Warren Cann

This month we look at the importance of backing up data, and explain how to produce more authentic drum patterns.

GuitarCheck

Dave Burrluck welcomes back an old name that never disappeared

Sound Workshop

Paul White takes you on a guided tour of the features and facilities of a typical multitrack mixer.

Korg Wavestation SR Synth Module

Chas de Whalley chats to Chris Neil

Ben Duncan gives this power amplifier a thorough going over before telling you that he quite likes it.

Currently opening the show for the Megadog Midi Circus, Toby Marks (aka Banco de Gaia) is living proof that one man and a rack full of gear can get an audience to its feet and keep it there. And as Phil Ward discovers, Toby enjoys meeting people, likes to travel and drives a small red van.

Sony DTC77ES Four-Head DAT Recorder

Four heads can be better than one — and they needn't tax your overdraft, as Derek Johnson discovers with Sony's latest DAT recorder.

bass and guitar talk

How To Get Signed

Snatching that elusive deal — how four recent signings did it, and how you can too. Instant success story by Richard Walmsley (£3.5m advance, eight album deal)

Chas de Whalley squares up to the young and talented Brian Tench