Signal Processors — the saga continues

More signal processors from Phil 'DIY.V.O.R.C.E.' Walsh

Frankfurt 86

The Frankfurt show seen from a diagonal position

Microphone

The latest on Atari's astonishing new musical micro, plus news from software people Mimetics and Passport Designs.

The third instalment on Drive Unit speaker protection.

Software for the Apple Macintosh

A logical development for Notator users? Maybe, but as Ian Waugh discovers, someone still has to cross the T's and dot the I's on this latest software sequencer from C-Lab.

Keep the world at bay with this simple but effective DIY design.

BUYING & USING: cheap drums

a buyer's guide to secondhand drum kits

Vocalist Mick Hucknell sings out about white boys singing the Blues

Mighty Meaty Metal Muthafucker

Digital Drums

Ian Waugh hits on an interesting idea from Yamaha: a sub-£100 set of drum-pads-in-a-box which can be used to play any MIDI instrument.

Continuing on from last month's review of the Roland D-50 Linear Arithmetic synthesizer, Martin Russ takes a detailed look at the technical aspects of the D-50, liberally sprinkled with excerpts from a rare interview with Mr Ikutaro Kakehashi, President of the Roland Corporation.

8-Track Digital Recorder

It's finally here, it's available and it works!

Acoustics

The function of 'sound absorbers' and how to build a sound absorbent wall box.

Declaring Independence

They've been on CBS, they run their own company called Dry Communications, and they've learned a thing or two: they are a band called Thomas Lang. Phil Ward meets the Scousers with a Dry sense of humour.

Ben Duncan continues the saga.

With on-board midi mute automation, six auxiliaries, 16 inputs and 16 monitors, Allen & Heath's new pint-sized Saber looks set to emulate the success of its larger brethren. Dave Lockwood checks it out.

Micropolis A/V drive

Seriously big hard disk

Programming Clinic

Few Cubase users take full advantage of its powerful MIDI Mixer module — daunted by its apparent complexity, they pass up the chance to exploit a powerful and flexible MIDI control tool. Ofir Gal presents a practical 2-part guide to customising and using the MIDI Mixer.

Go Active!

Phil Walsh promotes an active life

Lighting Effects on Stage — Update

Phil 'Princess DIY' Walsh sheds a little light on stage effects

Songs from the North