Build this noise reduction project

Acoustic diffusers

What they are, how they work, why you need them

The BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Fairlight going cheap?

Pitch-to-MIDI Conversion System

The search for an alternative to the keyboard as a MIDI controller continues - with a system from a new British company called Technart. Debbie Poyser tracks down the TUK 200.

Live Music For The Hi-Tech Musician

Sample editing was never so simple thanks to this Mac package

Designer Paul Williams discusses the construction of a simple breath controller for just about any electric or electronic instrument.

Yamaha smash new price barriers with their latest FM synths - the DX100 and DX27. Mark Jenkins assesses their performance as stand-alone keyboards and as compact MIDI expanders.

Better Recording

An A-Z of stuff that'll help you to get better sounds

Studio tales

Unforgettable out-takes from the rock'n'roll hall of shame

Acoustics

Sound absorbent materials for the studio.

An exclusive interview with the innovator of electronic music and mentor of today's stars, Karlheinz Stockhausen.

The whole music industry sliced into Twiglets

Following last month's list of synthesis casualties, David Ellis delves deeper into the archives and finds yet more mysterious products of human ingenuity. Some of them are quite spectacular.

An in-depth interview with this multitalented musician/composer/producer who reveals the techniques used on his new LP and explains how to use the E-bow to best advantage

A Canadian guitarist with a low profile but a high pedigree pays a visit to Britain. Tim Goodyer finds out about the infinite guitar and the infancy of FM synthesis.

Producer extraordinaire gets interactive

What goes on behind the hallowed portals of Bush House and the BBC's radio training department? Read this and find out...

Andy Summers & Midge Ure Go To Rockschool

A day's filming for TV's Rockschool reveals Andy and Midge's playing tricks.

Vesta Kozo Sampler

Another goodie for your overflowing 19" effects ruck, this one offers pitch-controllable sampling and a full-function DDL into the bargain. Dave Simpson grabs a microphone and decides it's worth making room for.

With the development of their Series 4000 range of studio mics, Bruel & Kjaer have earned a reputation as one of the top manufacturers of versatile, high performance microphones. In this article Ralph Dunlop, B&K's UK Sales Manager, makes a case for the use of quality microphones and outlines a useful guide for determining microphone choice and application.

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