Tony Horkins lays his hands on Tom, Alanna and Joe and squeezes out the technical secrets

Iva Davies and Bob Kretschmer take a walkabout from the land of the Fairlight to talk to Tim Goodyer about a new LP, new technology, real singers and the ballet.

Three Guitarists

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Stephen Tayler raises some interesting points about studio equipment design and the ergonomics of the studio workplace.

Before you try to win one in our competition, this preview of Kawai's latest synth (and rack-mount alternative) should help whet your appetite.

MIDI Controller Keyboard

This new full-sized MIDI keyboards controller from Kawai has the capability to control an entire MIDI system. Deborah Parisi reports.

After releasing an album consisting entirely of human vocal samples, Claire Hamill reintroduces the synthesiser to her music. David Bradwell listens to the singer's tale.

Zoom Driver 5000 Distortion Pedal

It may look like a hi-tech fuzz box but it's actually a sophisticated guitar preamp with speaker simulator.

Brian Robinson

At last the instructions

Big night in Bristol

The Video Studio

With musical promotions employing the video medium increasingly, Andy Emmerson explains how to do-it-yourself

Where do you go to learn more about the subjects covered in this magazine? The answer is the Gateway School of Recording & Music Technology. Ralph Denyer investigates.

Beyer's MCE81 condenser mic is their latest addition to a long line of sturdy, high quality studio and stage microphones. Gareth Stuart finds out just what it records best.

Summer Holiday On Stage

Joking apart, this one-off practical column makes the rest of the magazine look quite serious.

Voice Training

voice improvement and tips from the experts

grab your slice

how to get your music on the radio

JHS Bass Box

An exclusive interview with this most popular French electronic music composer that traces his background history from his early influences to his latest epic performances in China.