The column that makes recording rewarding. Chris Maillard's got it taped

This month, we've devoted all of our news pages to two special show reports; from Chicago's NAMM fest, and London's APRS — the products which'll be making next year's news...

Record Producer

The man who turned the music of Duran Duran, Kajagoogoo, Human League and Magazine into hits, discloses his hit-making formulae, recording methods and well-equipped home studio.

Frankfurt Preview

A preview of some of the products that are likely to be revealed this month at Europe's biggest music show.

Unit 37 16-track Studio

Unit 37 describe their uphill struggle to establish a viable 16-track studio on a very tight budget.

news from the musical front

IN TUNE's sneak preview of the Frankfurt Fair

Paul White talks to Tony Visconti about his career, his production methods and his plans for the future.

PART 2: Greg Truckell winds up his two-part power user's guide to this popular LA expander with some applications techniques.

You're signed, and the big cheque arrives. What do you spend it on?

Recording Gear

There are bargains in the land of non-new taping equipment, specially if you like unfashionable effects

The Plot Thickens

More Pics on the beat monitored by Tony Mills

What in the name of Prince is Reverb and how can it help your music?

and what can it do for you, your sound, and your music?

All's Fair in Olympia and war

JJ Jeczalik And The Art Of Toys

Best known for his pioneering sampling work and his role in The Art of Noise, JJ holds strong views on the creative use and abuse of studio equipment.

The lowdown on current polysynths, voice expanders and controller keyboards in this month's instalment of our unique buyer's guide.

Ampcheck

Marshall takes the bass end market by storm. Curtis Schwartz takes a fancy to the whole range

Giddy young thing Paul Bacon talks to Vertigo about their hopes of scaling the heights of success, the demo-tape route

Every news bulletin tells us more about "the recession" - but how badly is it affecting the music biz? Ian Waugh reports from the front line at the International Music Show.

A complete rundown of all the polysynths, voice expanders and remote keyboards currently available - plus the comments of our reviewing team on each of them.

Dave Simpson concludes the saga of Thatched Cottage Studio and how it came about.

The 'Grand Prize' final entries at this prestigious Austrian event

Shredder goes to New Orleans for hot news from America's major instrument show... scoop