Bring your percussion to life with this easy to build kit.

Mixing Desk

Programmability on synthesisers - a convenience or an essential part of the evolution of electronic instruments and music? Tim Goodyer considers the real implications of something we all take for granted.

Reports of some of the new products unveiled at this year's Frankfurt Music Fair which will be winging their way into the shops over the coming months.

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How To Make Music Projects

A regular column that explains the electronics of music

British Music Fair '84

What captured our attention at the recent British Music Fair in London.

Adrian Deevoy on lead typewriter

Application of the CEM 3310

VC Envelope Generator

Formerly one half of Throbbing Gristle, Chris and Cosey have since leapt to the forefront of Britain's avant garde electronic music scene. Interview by Dan Goldstein.

Dave Crombie tinkles the RMI Keyboard Computer — not so much a synth, more a souped-up organ.

The people who invented the electronic drum introduce MIDI — and a decidedly acoustic sound - with the advent of a new kit, the SDS9. Nigel Lord gives his verdict.

Tangerine Dream have been at the forefront of electronic music long enough to be regarded as an institution. Mark J. Prendergast talks to Paul Haslinger about the TD experience.

Percussion Voice Expander

No space left in the rack for another Simmons module? After testing their latest percussion voice unit, Nick Rowland suggests you buy another rack to make room for it.

Computer-controlled Rhythm Sequencer

Some drum sequencer software that's as user-friendly as it's versatile. Paul White enthuses over MPC's latest little marvel.

Synth Performance Controls

Producer, performer, catalyst. Richard Burgess has been a musical traveller most of his life - we finally catch up with him.

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