A worthy successor to the long running 250 and at no extra cost.

Cassette Multitracker

When cassette multitrackers were new they said everybody should have one - now that there are machines like the X28 around, everybody can. Nigel Lord says small is beautiful.

Aphex Aural Exciter Type C2

Aural Excitement complete with the new 'Big Bottom' bass enhancer. A veritable feast of sonic titillation.

Acoustic Drums 2

To continue the saga of recording acoustic drums, this month we look at ways of treating the recorded sound.

Real Drum Company Masterkit CD-ROM Vol. 1

Studio Test

RPQ-10 PREAMP/EQ, RSD-10 DIGITAL SAMPLER/DELAY Two hot new additions to the home-effects range. Tony Reed reports

Four pages packed with news hot from BMF

Leslie Bunder talks to Steve Morris from top Indie band New Order

Mission In Action

Instead of recording their latest opus in expensive pro studios, the Mission have been laying tracks in a rural barn. It might seem they've fallen from grace; Robert Michael finds it ain't necessarily so.

The Logical Choice?

Rhythmcheck

The half of the drum machine that goes 'bok' put in a box. Curtis Schwartz reckons it's not half bad

It may sound like something out of a Dr Who plot but this British electronic patchbay system attracted enormous interest from pro studio users at this year's APRS show. David Mellor got hold of a Matrix to find out just what all the fuss is about.

Zoom 9120 Advanced Sound Environment Processor

Francinstien Stereo Enhancement System

Robert Plant's right-hand man and technology-fiend talks to Tim Goodyer about samplers, studios and dischords.

Digital Reverb

Following on from the DRV 1000 and DRV2000, this latest digital reverb cum multi-effects processor is Korg's most sophisticated yet - 16-bit, 20kHz bandwidth, full MIDI control and, for all armchair enthusiasts, an infra-red remote control. David Hughes reports.

Behind the scenes on the tour of one of the world's most popular live bands

A professional quality mixer for live or studio use at an astounding price. Suitable for 8-track, 4-track and stereo recording.

at the APRS Show

A quick roundup of who's exhibiting what at this year's APRS show.

Community Radio

The innovation stations

Brother to the MT44D multitrack recorder, this little mixer has stood the test of time.

MTR 6:4:2

A budget 6:4:2 mixer that is neither short on features nor costs the earth.

One of the most important sound treatments is discussed in this month’s Advanced Music Synthesis.

Studio Test

Jim Betteridge enthuses, or could it really be John Bull

Well constructed, facility-laden and reasonably priced, the Cutec is also one of the most attractive small mixers we've seen. Paul White finds out if beauty is more than skin deep.