Simon Trask takes a look at the Mirage's rack-mounting counterpart, and finds it even better value than the keyboard version.

Ambiance

Ambiance 16/24-track studios

Another MIDI expander with divided loyalties; John Renwick investigates the in-lounge and on-stage applications of Orla's answer to Roland's successful MT32.

Processor

How to prevent Drive Unit damage.

AKG C5900

A condenser mic for the rigours of the road

PA — An Introductory Appraisal

Not just echo effects

Bassist Sara Lee and guitar player Andy Gill discuss sonic invention and positive discrimination.

Beyond the Groove

Mike Skeet explains how to bring sound on sound recording into the 20th century using two video recorders and a Sony PCM processor.

Cue up to clue up

Studio Test

Curtis Schwartz on the rack

RCM Synthesis explained

In this second part of our in-depth review of the SY77 synthesizer, Martin Russ delves into Yamaha's ultra new synthesis method: Real-time Convolution and Modulation.

Electronic Guitar Bow

How Recording Musician can benefit teachers involved in the technology of music and sound recording.

VALHALA INTERNATIONAL GOLD B101 & B102 M1/M1R ROM Cards

With so many disappointing sounds currently being sold as the work of "professional" programmers, it's reassuring to find a selection as good as Valhala's International Gold cards for the Korg M1.

You've heard of harmonisers costing thousands, but we've scooped the first ever kit project that does it all for under £200!