Drawmer LX20 expander/compressor

Drawmer noise gates and compressors have become the undisputed industry standard in the field of sound recording, and their latest unit looks set to make it a hat-trick. The dual channel LX20 offers comprehensive compression/expansion facilities at a budget price. Engineer Gareth Stuart assesses its performance.

Ken Dibble concludes this 2-part review by appraising the JBL 4425 monitor.

home recording FX regime

Time Machine Rack Series

Three signal processors that are available either in kit form or ready built.

The Mix

The first of a 2-part series on creative mixing.

Brian O' Shaughnessy advises on recording acoustic guitar

Digitech RP1 Guitar Multi-Effects

Our man from the valleys discovers how RP1 owners do it on the floor...

Studios & Recording

Three pages of news including Bowie synthesisers and goodies from APRS.

Jim Betteridge puts on his rubber vest, brushes his little moustache and goes to see the Frankies

Part 3 of the 8-track At Home review by Nobby Line

Electronic Drum Amplifier

Of the current crop of combo amps designed specifically for electronic percussion, this is one of the most promising. Nigel Lord puts it through its paces.

If you rely on the electric guitar in your recording but daren't annoy the neighbours, then this is what you've been dreaming about.

AES show report

News of Yamaha's MT44D system amongst other products.

How to prevent Drive Unit damage.

Peter Gunn

Jim Betteridge plays 'Hunt the Aled Jones sample.'