A no-nonsense, rack-mount multitracker with an attractive price tag.

The story behind the organ behind the Hammond sound

Glorious finale

Betteridge surfaces again to quiz producer Mick Glossop about his work on Furniture's hit, Brilliant Mind

Seven years old and still going strong, Ultravox discuss writing, recording and performing with Dan Goldstein. They also explain why they've got four OSCars...

Two sparkling summer concerts, by Ultravox and Michael Nyman.

If the sound of your kid sister hitting a biscuit-tin lid is your idea of what a snare drum should sound like, Simmons' new EPROM blower should make your sampling dreams come true. Paul White reports.

Cassette Multitracking Guide

A complete idiot's guide to buying a four-track cassette recorder, with hints on what features to look for, and a rundown of some of the most popular machines.

Paul Ward

Paul is a key figure in the Surreal to Real independent record company and has achieved success with his instrumental compositions. RM visits his home studio.

Tim talks to Janet Angus about his work as engineer at Marcus Studios and gives his views on microphone technique and natural ambience.

Many home-built electronic music projects aren't done justice by their external appearance. Paul White provides some hints on how to make your latest kit look more stylish.

Mammoth Electro Fest: Simmons' contender, the UP5, Yamaha's RX15 drum machine, new Digisound chips for the Drumulator, Quicksilva's Drumkit program for the BBC micro...

TechTalk: Steven Randall

The man behind the Stepp DG1 guitar talks about his invention, the playing techniques required for it, and his views on what MIDI offers the guitarist, in conversation with Neville Marten.

Akai EWI 3020/3030

Wind controller and sound modules

The Man and his Music

We feature one of France's most fascinating Electro-Musicians, and look at the man, his music and the philosophy behind his composition.

Having problems connecting instruments together? Our new series on syncing should solve your problems. This month, John Harris looks at syncing gear to tape.

Rhythm Controller

An interview with Ralf Hutter

Yamaha PS6100

The Yamaha PS6100 - portable F.M. power to the People.

KeyboardCheck

on the new Haven 61 portable.

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

Nature is of the Mind, and Music is of the Nature...

An insight into the music of one of Japan’s leading synthesists on record.