Ray Staff - Disc Cutting Engineer at Trident Studios.

Lexicon LXP5 Multi-Effects Processor

Following the release of their acclaimed 'budget' LXP1 reverb, Lexicon have extended their presence in the affordable digital effects market with the LXP5 multi-effects unit. Dave Lockwood feels the quality.

Recording system review

Composer and studio owner Guy Fletcher had a dream: 'The European Suite' was the end result. Ted Fletcher details the work that went into its recording.

An intriguing insight into just what is required of the home recordist when setting out to cut your first disc.

What the knobs mean on the average desk, and which ones kill.

Yet another selection of recently announced new products to whet your appetite!

Tomorrow's information as soon as you read it

Ampcheck

Putting the balls back into electronic drums. Messrs Henrit and Francis begin the quest

User Report

Fostex A8 eight track and 350 mixer.

One way to discover more about recording.

This French-born synthesist describes his experiences with the Synclavier and other digital instruments

4-track Cassette Recorder

Yamaha's new MT120 cassette 4-tracker improves further on their successful MT100, offering excellent features including 5-band graphic EQ; Dave Lockwood boldly goes where even the manual hasn't gone before.

Marantz PMD740 Cassette 4-Track

Can this stylish-looking cassette multitracker find a niche in an already crowded market? Check out our review...

An Avalanche of new gear will be hitting the shops soon, following the British Music Fair. MUSIC U.K. brings you a complete look at what's on the way

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

Tomorrow's hot products previewed

Concluding our sideways look at the art and soul of sampling, Dom Foulsham covers N to Z in his alphabet of tips

A rack-mounted cassette multitracker for the home recordist.

Yamaha W7

Workstation made easy

The concluding episode, and Paul White explains how the processing secrets already revealed can be applied to make a complete mix. No more staring at the faders in despair...