The short circuit to the latest news on the Computer Musician scene.

A novel 'backing band in a box' comes under Paul White's critical gaze.

Who's Where, What's What

The Remix Man. But he was stumped by Adrian Deevoy

Recognising Europeans

A professional stereo enhancer at a affordable price.

Fender P1, D1 & M1.

A Series By Warren Cann.

The fabbest four since the last Fab Four talk to us about real Pop, American style

Recording 'If I Ever Lose My Faith In You'

Throw a bunch of talented musicians and a world-class producer into a 16th century mansion, add some juicy gear, shake 'em about and what do you get? Ten Summoner's Tales, if you're lucky.

Rugged adventures recording Balinese music

In the first of a two-part series, Chris Meyer looks into the workings of additive synthesis and how it can be used to accurately mimic naturally-occurring sounds.

Casio's first foray into the digital drum machine market, the RZ-1, offers all the usual rhythm features plus one extra - the facility to sample four of your own sounds. Mark Jenkins finds out if it matches his expectations.

The start of another series, in which Chris Meyer reveals just how useful the new MIDI Sample Dump Standard can be in everyday applications.

Touring With Nik Kershaw

Drummer Mark Price tells what it's really like to be up there on stage. Did anyone say terrifying?

SynthCheck

'Jack of all trades, master of none'? Tony Mills explains himself

A Series By Warren Cann.

Boss DR550 Dr. Rhythm

In 1980, the original boss DR55 Dr. Rhythm gave many people their first introduction to programmable drum machines. In 1990, the new DR550 is set to make musicians on a tight budget equally happy by providing their first taste of excellent 16-bit sampled drum sounds. Paul Ireson beats a path to his local music store's door.

This budget cassette multitracker should give the competition a run for its money.

Electronic Musical Keyboard

Aphex Type C, BBE Sonic Maximizer, SPL Vitalizer

Three psychoacoustic enhancers, all designed to make your music sound bigger, clearer and more impressive.

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