Drum Expander

Your drum machine used to dictate the sound of your music - but the variety of sounds in Alesis' drum expander gives you back your freedom. Tim Goodyer says everything starts with a D.

The mysteries of SysEx are revealed. Martin Russ discovers that there may be more to that disk drive in your latest acquisition than you thought...

the art of joining tape

Ian Waugh examines a package for the PC that should please all who come into contact with musos from the "old school"

Your chance to find out what new goodies will be appearing in your local music store over the coming months.

Digital Soup Editing Software For The PC

It's very cheap and immensely powerful. Read our review to find out more...

Akai MX1000 Master Keyboard

Ease of programming and an optional plug-in piano sound board should ensure popularity for the Akai MX1000. Julian Colbeck explains why it makes all the difference.

Digital Quality — Analogue Feel

Roland's acclaimed S770 sampler has been quietly growing in popularity, and the release of version 2.0 software and the floppy drive-only S750 should ensure that Roland samplers become still more popular. Wilf Smarties explains why.

Digidesign SampleCell II

Mac-driven sampling re-defined

Another useful page of hints and tips for Dr.T's music programs, written and compiled exclusively for SOS by Dr.T themselves.

Digital Rhythm Module

If you've ever wanted to trade some of your drum machine's sequence memory for sound memory, the DRM1 could be the beat box for you. Matt Isaacson sounds it out.

Digital Audio Board For The Mac LC

Software for the Atari ST

The first generation of generic sample editors for the Atari ST is led by Drumware's GenWave. Lorenz Rychner breaks the language barrier.

Novation Bass Station

Analogue bass synth

PART 3: DIRECT-TO-DISK AND SYNTHESIS

In the final part of our look at the latest models of the state-of-the-art Synclavier, Scott Wilkinson homes in on the Direct-to-Disk recording system.

Part one of a new series by Alan Hoida setting out what is involved in the making of a promotional pop video.

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

We take a look at a lost pioneer the CX-5

Bars & Pipes Professional 2 Amiga Sequencing Software

Software for the Atari ST

Good news for you Roland D10, D20 and D110 owners comes in the form of this Atari ST editing software. "I could do with a D", says Vic Leonard.

The third instalment of our column devoted entirely to Steinberg software, written and compiled exclusively for SOS by Steinberg's experts.

Details of new MIDI software and something for all Fostex Model 80 owners are amongst the new products we have for you this month.