Studio Sound Techniques

Making tape loops.

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

Ian Gilby pays a visit to TEAC headquarters in Tokyo, gets blown away by Dolby S noise reduction, and learns some little-known facts about a company destined to play a continued part in the development of recording technology.

Tomorrow's toys

The secret life of the noise gate

Open your gate and find the key to a better sound

A plethora of new hi-tech products to whet your appetite.

Studio Test

The portastudio that would be Nassau

Mixing Desk

As more mixer manufacturers turn their attention to the home and pre-production studios, the cost-effective quality mixer becomes a reality. Tim Goodyer discovers that there's even room for luxury.

A straightforward guide to producing Dance Mixes using budget equipment.

Tascam's compact and versatile new M1516 desk is aimed squarely at the semi-pro 8-track market. The not-so compact but even more versatile Dave Lockwood checks it out.

Four-track Cassette Machine

It's like a Porta One, but bigger, with more input channels, more features, and a correspondingly higher price-tag. Paul White casts a critical eye.

Scottish band Danny Wilson were led by Gary Clark, who regards his debut solo album Ten Short Songs About Love as his finest work to date. From conception to birth, it was made entirely at home. Phil Ward drops in on the basement studio, and finds both album and proud father doing very well

Chris Smith enlightens us on the subject of locking music to video

synth drums, actually

Turbo-charged recording techniques

new gear, stuff, objects, items etc

Music U.K.'S P.A. Test

Carlsbro P.A., EV Mikes & Evans Echo

Build and modify this 10-band processor kit

Or how to get perfectly-timed, programmable fill-ins from a single electronic drum pad. Paul White and another clever piece of design by MPC.

Cassette Multitracking Guide

A complete idiot's guide to buying a four-track cassette recorder, with hints on what features to look for, and a rundown of some of the most popular machines.

Soundproofing Doors And Windows

MPC Sync Track