Just when you thought all DDLs were the same, Ibanez come up with a budget model that still manages to incorporate a maximum delay time of over three-and-a-half seconds. Review by Paul White.

There's a lot more to the humble digital delay than meets the eye. Paul White investigates.

Suede's producer Ed Buller gives vent to some controversial opinions.

Jim Betteridge wades through the swirling, ethereal ambience that is the Cocteau Twins' music

Effectscheck

A programmable effects board for Dave Burrluck to play footsie with

Sounding good with what you've got

Our guide to Yamaha FM synthesis continues: this month, Jay Chapman looks at the delights of sub-algorithms.

Microphones

Hardware and Software for Sinclair Spectrum

E&MM new-boy Simon Trask gets his teeth into a Spectrum-based sampling system that retails for no more than £50.

Telecomms

More scurrilous sea-salt stuff as Billy Punter docks in Portsmouth

Build this versatile effects pedal

cheaper programmability

Introduction To PA

This comprehensive series starts by looking at the basic components of a mobile PA system.

Timbre Editing Via MIDI

Jay Chapman leans back and takes a philosophical overview of timbre editing via MIDI.

A look at the latest in digital delay - that can be triggered by rhythm machine.

In Tune info

Evolver

Climbing Frame, in particular Roddy Frame, songwriter, guitarist and dead cert for '84.