You may not find a 24-track recorder in this London studio, but you will find two synchronised Fostex E16s and a veritable Aladdin's cave of hi-tech paraphernalia being put to some very interesting uses. Read on and discover how...

Better Recording

An A-Z of stuff that'll help you to get better sounds

D-to-D software triple-test

Software for Mac, PC and Falcon

Spirit PowerStation User Report

Read all about Roland's new U20 synth, Korg's M3R and S3 rhythm workstation, Peavey's mouthwatering new recording gear, and lots more!

Can't quite stretch your budget to a 688 MIDIStudio? Richard Aaron checks out Tascam's appealingly priced new 8-track portastudio.

If you're already running a MIDI studio on a budget and want to add a handful of tape tracks, the Vestax MR200 could be the answer. Nigel Lord checks out a cassette multitracker that won't cost you much more than £300.

With the increased use of direct-injected sound sources like drum machines on modern recordings, the role of the humble noise gate has gradually shifted from a purely corrective to a creative one. Sound engineer Dave Lockwood discovered even more creative applications when he tested this American four-channel expander/gate from US Audio.

Three pages of forthcoming new products to tempt you to dig deeper into your pockets later on this year.

A Real-time Performance System

Woodwind Sounds

Woodwind sounds - from both the Western and non-Western worlds - are the subject of this month's missive from Steve Howell.

Mixing with the master men

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.

Richard Mitchell explains his use of electronic music for film.

Dom Foulsham continues our series on the digital ins and outs of sampling, and talks to some arch sampling professionals about the tricks of their trade. Discover how to get a convincing crash cymbal; how to break the rules creatively and stay legal; and 20 things to do with a redundant manual. Read it and weep, Jive Bunny

Shredder goes to New Orleans for hot news from America's major instrument show... scoop

No hype, no waffle — just tomorrow's products today

Tomorrow’s hot products previewed

Multiverb II Multiverb EXT

Dave Lockwood casts his eye over this brace of MIDI controllable multi-effects processors from ART.

No hype, no waffle - just tomorrow's products today

Tomorrow's technology today

The Personal Studio Of The Future?

Your PC becomes your best friend in the studio with this eagerly awaited digital system.

Dave Lockwood explains how Dolby S noise reduction increases the potential of analogue tape recorders.

19 ways to the top: exclusive

The Professional's Keyboard?

Korg's follow-up to the successful M1 takes them further upmarket. David Mellor looks at an instrument for those willing to pay a little extra for the professional touch.

special preview of the all-important Olympia equipment show-your best chance to see the latest in instrument technology

Worth its weight in microphones and Gaffa tape.