Best known for their tape recorders and cassette-based multitrackers, this new generation of mixers from Fostex look like they will make more than a few converts. Dave Lockwood checks them out.

An exclusive look inside Genesis' private studio retreat deep in the heart of Surrey.

Expander modules may be the modular synths of our age, but are they as good? Steve Howell explores the Akai VX90 and provides some guidance on how it can be used with Akai's range of sampling machines.

with MEH and the roadies of rock's greatest band.

The Rupert Hine Approach to Record Producing

You may be surprised to learn that as a producer, Rupert Hine has some sixty-five albums credited to him, though it is only in recent times that his name has started to mean anything outside of the record business. Something that has come about largely through his successful associations with Howard Jones and Tina Turner. David Etheridge chatted to him in the studio about his career to date and his approach to record production.

Akai AX 80/1212 Mixer/Recorder

Akai leap bravely into the hard world of Pro music gear, with a poly, the AX 80, and a unique 12-channel mixer/recorder.

ITs guide to the British Music Fair.

Our regular round-up of whats new in the world of hi-tech music and recording.

Studio pursuits with the violin

Digidesign SampleCell II

Mac-driven sampling re-defined

Editing

Presenting the cut and splice of real editing — that's the business with razor blades, tape and good idea

Sound Mastering

Ace Records' re-mastering engineers reveal the secrets of acoustic restoration

Ampcheck

Introducing new reviewer Paul Francis, who cuts his teeth on a tasty guitar amp. The output stage needs a little more salt, he reckons

Ampcheck

Paul Francis encourages a newcomer

This month’s Industry Profile visits an audio/video recording and retail outlet in the heart of Essex.

Recording: Portastudio

CASSETTE LOAD: latest TEAC tape deck/four track/DBX noise reduction/review... READ

For even less than the price of a semi in Rotherham, you too can experience high quality digital reverb in the privacy of your own home.

Newsdesk Special

The Frankfurt Fair is still weeks away — but we’ve gathered together a whole mass of advance information on the new instruments that will make this year’s event the most competitive yet.

A Guide to Digital Reverbs, Delays and Multi-Effects Units

Julian Colbeck takes a look at what's on offer in the world of digital reverbs, delays and multi-effects units, and explains how to choose between them.

Multitrack Cassette Recorder

Affordable cassette multitrack with a few unexpectedly sophisticated features.

Mixer Knobs

What a confusing bank of knobs, switches and dials on that mixer, eh? We sort them all out. S'easy