Klaus Schulze & Rainer Bloss, Tim Souster

New Gear & Hot Tips

Software for BBC Micro

New software for the BBC B and E&MM's analogue and digital percussion modules: it can be used with or without the OMDAC project. Designer Dave Burden describes the system.

Producer, performer, catalyst. Richard Burgess has been a musical traveller most of his life - we finally catch up with him.

Our unique buyers' guide lists dedicated sequencers, software packages and computer music systems. Nothing else comes close.

Jay Chapman and a Juno 106 voice dump program for use with E&MM's own MIDI interface unit for the BBC Micro. It can be adapted to suit other synth and computer combinations, too.

MIDIGrid & MIDIDraw

Can't play an instrument but would love to create music? Your wish is granted! With the right software, the humble Atari ST computer can be turned into a very different MIDI instrument indeed. Martin Russ looks at two unusual graphical music programs with contrasting approaches: MIDIDraw and MIDIGrid.

Paul White and Geoff Twigg delve deep into the mysteries of one of the world's most expensive keyboard instruments, and uncover some fascinating developments.

News of Ensoniq’s rackmount sampler, the EPS-M, and other goodies are unveiled in glorious techno-colour. Read all about it.

An in-depth investigation into the problems of digital filter design and their possible effects, plus a simple circuit for an ultra-powerful low-pass filter.

Vocal music on computers?

Sequencer For Windows

Passport's proven Master Tracks Pro sequencer now runs under Windows on the PC. Brian Heywood puts the latest version through its paces.

Developments and equipment

MIDI Home Keyboard

Floppy disks and tape, Microsound 64, SCI Model 64

...was the title of The South Bank Show's much-criticised electronic music extravaganza of a couple of months back. Here the programme's musical consultant, composer Tim Souster, argues the case in favour of the show's content.

Concluding The Digital To Analogue Programs

Part 4: ZX Spectrum freezes echoes.

A colourful bonanza of newly released and forthcoming new products.

What's been goin' on tradeside

Beyond the BMF

Beyond the British Music Fair

A review of 'Keyboards', a software package for the BBC Model B.

Veteran songwriter Peter Hammill and programmer Paul Ridout have used some revolutionary applications of MIDI technology in the creation of Hammill's latest album. Paul Tingen interviews them, and comes away suitably impressed.