polyphonic sampling for a grand

Direct-to-disk recording explained

MT's guide to the theory and practice of the tapeless studio

sequencer for the PC

For many people, the definitive sequencing software for the PC has yet to be written. Could this be it?

Paul Wiffen goes stateside to find out what new products we can look forward to from the U.S of A

Did you know...?

The lowdown on current polysynths, voice expanders and controller keyboards in this month's instalment of our unique buyer's guide.

Check out some of the forthcoming and recently released new products from the hi-tech and recording fields.

NAMM Winter Market, Anaheim

Paul Wiffen, hotfoot from California, reports on the machines that made headlines at the US music industry's winter shindig...

As October is Guitar Month we chat to Hap Kuffner, Vice-President of Steinberger Inc who proffers a few wise words about the current state of the industry

KeyboardCheck

Richard Walmsley on the State of the Joanna

Could hi-fi giants Technics have set a new standard with the digital sounds of their PX1 MIDI Piano? Consultant keyboard player extraordinaire, Rick Wakeman, checks out its performance.

An explanation of psychoacoustic signal enhancers and their possible applications.

...And finally

Clive Grace reviews KCS - One of the most transported sequencer packages around.

Basscheck

It's Mark King time again. A handmade beauty with a gorgeous body. The bass, not Mark King

Ethnic Instruments

Weird, wonderful and ethnic and you should see the instruments.

Despite his Barclay James Harvest and Jim Diamond connections, we let Chas De Whalley speak to Pip Williams. We should have known better.

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

More hints and tips from the software manufacturers themselves, this month: C-Lab, Steinberg and Voyetra.

Casio RZ1 Sampling Drum Machine

Fancy an Emulator SP12 for £350? Casio have something approaching it in the new RZ1, the world's first 'affordable' digital drum box with onboard sampling facilities. Dan Goldstein says nevermind the quality...

Keyboardcheck

More money means Mirage-mangling, maybe? Tony Mills sizes up the latest sampling supersynth

Sequential Circuits

Electronic Percussion Buyer's Guide

If you can hit it or make it sound as if you have, you'll find it listed in E&MM's exclusive rundown of what's available in the world of drum machines and electronic kits.

BassCheck

Dave Burrluck on Staccato's affordable, hi-tech instrument

Looking for a new synthesizer keyboard or module? Confused? You won't be, after you've read this! Julian Colbeck presents a complete survey of all current instruments, plus a look at the past, present and future of the synth market.