Blackpool-based band 'The Sensible Shoes' outline their working environment and techniques.

What's hot for '87

Amek Einstein

Roland's new MIDI Micro Composer, Studiomaster and TOA MIDI Mixers and Soundcraft amplifiers are viewed through the crystal ball this month.

The final part of this series on creating good sample loops. This month it's yesterday's synthesisers that submit their sounds to the digital manipulation of Chris Meyer.

Gary Cooper records his verdict

Part 1 Nobby Line builds 8-track Tascam rig

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

From the New York roots of hip hop, KRS One talks about street-level production values and samples as the poor musician's alternative to real musicians. Simon Trask listens to the Music of the Spheres.

Cassette Deck

Synthing with Mr Jones.

MIDIMation VCA Automation System

Even if your music is fully MIDI-controlled, when it comes to mixing you're probably still relying on fingers and thumbs. But mix automation is coming within reach of the home recordist — MIDIMation offers 16 channels of VCA based level and mute automation for under £1,000. Simon Sanders investigates this new box of mix tricks.

New lines launched at Frankfurt

FX tutorial

More top effects tips from Mr D

Jim Murphy

Rural recordee in Farmhouse sex romp with raving reporter

Multi-effects Unit

Multi-effects processors are all very well, but few of them allow you to use two different treatments in series. Paul White is blown away by the possibilities the technique offers.

Interface 3: Front end Razzmatazz

Front End Razzmatazz — stage mixers under the spotlights

Paul White talks to Tony Visconti about his career, his production methods and his plans for the future.

Your 'which knobs matter' guide