STAGE LIGHTING INTERFACE BOARDS

Phil Walsh shines his guiding light

Strongroom Studio

Hidden in the centre of London is a recording studio with MIDI very much in its heart. Dan Goldstein talks to its directors about technology, producers and prejudice.

You may be a whizz with the little black boxes, but how are you at recording real sounds and real performances? Wilf Smarties serves up a selection of tasty studio tricks.

Here's the first of our special effects boxes.

Paradise Studios

Synth players in search of Heaven need look no further than West London, where a recording studio puts the emphasis firmly on hi-tech musical equipment, but doesn't charge people the Earth to use it. Simon Trusk pays Paradise a visit.

The Reverb Revolution Continues

Don't spend your Christmas money until you've read this! We bring you an exclusive in-depth review on Alesis' new secret weapon: a 16-bit, studio quality, digital reverb for little more than the cost of a spring unit.

Another colourful selection of new and improved instruments, equipment and software.

Jim Murphy

Rural recordee in Farmhouse sex romp with raving reporter

Jim Betteridge puts on his rubber vest, brushes his little moustache and goes to see the Frankies

Do you know why top recording artists like Toyah and Haircut 100 are going digital? Our article explains why.

to 8-track, what's involved

From SOS to 8-track

Another chance to see who bought what, why they bought it and how pleased they are now that it's too late to send it back.

Pete Hook — Bass Player, Songwriter and Producer

Although well known for his work as bassist with Joy Division and New Order, Pete Hook is a keen producer and owns a studio by the name of Swite 16.

Yamaha W7

Workstation made easy

TechTalk: Kim Ryrie

Second and final part of our interview with Fairlight's co-founder. Simon Trask listens to what he has to say about the future of musical technology.

Linear Arithmetic Synthesiser

Is this the synth to topple the DX7 from its throne? Will Linear/Arithmetic Synthesis become the programmer's new catchphrase? Will Simon Trask die of a broken heart? Find out in our exclusive review.

Graham hasn't been idle since his 10CC days. Paul White talks to him about his new musical venture... Wax.

Dave Simpson concludes the saga of Thatched Cottage Studio and how it came about.

Al Jarreau's band itemised and analysed by Jim Betteridge

Composer and studio owner Guy Fletcher had a dream: 'The European Suite' was the end result. Ted Fletcher details the work that went into its recording.

The Remix Man. But he was stumped by Adrian Deevoy

Patrick Wilson

A commercial outlook and a complex setup. We invade Patrick Wilson's home studio

Britannia Row

A major hire company of legendary status

Personal Services

It’s a tough world out there in the 16-track studio jungle, but Abbeydale’s owners have made a success out of providing a ‘personal production service’ for songwriters and bands. What's their secret? Read on...