Perhaps the fastest-evolving Atari sequencing software is Hollis Research's Trackman which has just reached version II. Ian Waugh gets back on track.

Lexicon Reflex

MIDI controllable reverb

Lexicon Jam Man Digital Echo • Sampler • Loop Recorder

Hot from AES New York, we test this tasty loop recorder/sampler.

AmpCheck

Sun, sea and sand-coloured sophistication... beach-bum Paul Trynka warms to Dean's latest valve amp

Part 3 of our series for FM synth owners, in which Martin Russ attempts to give away even more secrets of FM programming. Operators at the ready!

The concluding part of our short series on studio wiring based around the Fostex B16.

DYNAMIC VECTOR SYNTHESISER

Yamaha's new SY22 combines RCM synthesis with elements of the Prophet VS's vector synthesis to give us Dynamic Vector Synthesis. Simon Trask previews the return of the joystick synth.

The Snare

In the third and final part of our series on synthesising and sampling the sounds of acoustic instruments Howard Massey hits it off with the snare drum.

An exciting new effects unit of interest to all electro-musicians.

low-tuning previewed

New products from the States

How digital reverberation devices work and how to use them.

Buying Microphones

Useful advice on how to go about the business of buying microphones.

Getting active with the axe

Audio Technics Mics ATM41a, ATM63

The story of John Harris and two microphones alone in a darkened room.

Absolute Beginners

Neville and Val Pearson pass on their experience in equipping a home studio. Following their advice could save you from making more than one costly mistake.