keyboards through the ages

M&A K2.7D

M&A's new electronic drum kit

With so many musicians using computers, what is the role of computer networking? Does it have anything to offer the musician, and if so, why isn't it more commonplace?

A new column introducing musicians with their own home studios.

Founder of Ars Electronica, this Austrian composer talks about his work on 'Erdenklang' and his own approach to the Fairlight CMI

SOS Online

Paul Gilby reports on SOS on-line activities on Europe's new electronic communications system.

Pyramid

Pyramid 8-track studio

A self-contained analogue drum synth from ultimate Percussion.

When is it better to buy secondhand gear, rather than new gear? Tim Goodyer looks into equipment costs and sound fashions.

Bill Collins' first of his regular looks at the special need of micro-based Rhymists

Honky-Tonk Music

It's a sad fact that keyboard players have always had to pay more for the privilege than their guitar or drum playing associates. Tim Goodyer asks what can technology do to redress the imbalance?

The father of modern synthesis talks exclusively to us about the new generation of sound creating instruments.

Or how to get perfectly-timed, programmable fill-ins from a single electronic drum pad. Paul White and another clever piece of design by MPC.