The X30's a typical example of how organ manufacturers are applying today's technology to traditional instruments - but will the new-found features make it as popular among 'serious' musicians? Paul White finds out.

Composer for the TI-99/4A

The Man and his Music

We feature one of France's most fascinating Electro-Musicians, and look at the man, his music and the philosophy behind his composition.

Our regular column devoted to readers’ hints and tips about their recording equipment, instruments, software and playing techniques.

Talking Heads keyboard player Jerry Harrison talks to Nicholas Rowland about a forthcoming Heads LP and a solo project he calls The Casual Gods.

Standing at one of the most exciting crossroads in musical history we look at the pros and cons of electronic music.

The "guitar player's synthesiser" is now in full production. We analyse the mechanics of the Stepp, and let two musicians - a guitarist and a keyboard player - give their views on its playability.

Studio tales

Unforgettable out-takes from the rock'n'roll hall of shame

The blurred fingers of the guitar star focussed by the blurred gaze of Richard Walmsley

The whole music industry sliced into Twiglets

Not so much a home studio as a studio in the home.

six strings out of a magazine

Joan alone with Joan, Wilf Green plays fly on the wall

Andy Summers & Midge Ure Go To Rockschool

A day's filming for TV's Rockschool reveals Andy and Midge's playing tricks.

...Is one of the producers responsible for the new wave of guitar-based pop. Paul Tingen finds he has plenty to say about modern music technology, not all of it favourable.

Arpeggiate the BBC

We hold a sample

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

resonator guitars

Tim Goodyer looks past the bright colours of Drum Theatre to find high technology and ethnic tradition working hand-in-hand, and selling records, too. The band themselves explain.

John Renwick gets synchronised with this nifty little device from Radius