Ambient Corporation

Forget the Fairlights, ditch the D.D.L.'s — ES&CM reader Graeme Robinson shows how you can beat it with the big boys, using just a couple of multitracks.

What's new in the world of the Micro Musician

Choosing Mixers For Live Sound

All mixers are fundamentally the same, aren't they? Dave Lockwood explains the differences between mixers designed for studio and stage.

Producer Extraordinaire

The genius behind the 'Phil Collins drum sound' reveals how he got started in the industry, his production philosophy and life at The Townhouse.

An explanation of terms.

Masterly tricks for simulating stereo from mono or for stretching stereo beyond the boundaries of your loudspeakers!

Multi-Effects Processor

The best things come in small packages, decides Paul Ireson as he puts this budget six-effects-at-once processor through its paces.

Holiday Music

Billy Punter enjoys a Holiday in Leytonstone

Tascam Porta Two

This month's cover feature, the brand new Tascam Porta 2. Bristling with features, this 6-channel, 4-track portable studio still falls within an attractive price bracket.

A digital rhythm machine ideally suited to life in the studio.

would we lie to you

We release a sample

Songs from the North

Studiomaster P7 In-Line Mixer

Studio Test

Jim Betteridge finds himself in harmony with the latest addition to the Microrack range

Toa K4, K1 and J3 Mics

Three new microphones make their stand and acquit themselves well.