Producer Pro

Video software upgrade

In the second part in our series on successful sample looping Chris Meyer concentrates on the mysteries and subtleties of crossfade looping.

Chord Formation

David Mellor unlocks the creative power of the reel-to-reel tape recorder.

One of Tangerine Dream's founder members has recently stumbled back into the limelight courtesy of a fine first solo album. Dan Goldstein spoke to him about its construction.

Chris Maillard finds out how to squeeze proper Rock onto eight tracks

Things people DID say that we didn't have room for elsewhere, plus Manufacturers and Distributors.

Atari ST Software

In a completely different vein to Cubase, MusiCal is a music learning program aimed primarily at the educational market. Ian Waugh goes back to school.

Studio pursuits with the violin

In the first part of a major new series, Jim Grant attempts the impossible by trying to explain the workings of the Fairlight CMI in terms that mere mortal musicians can understand. In-depth simply isn't the word...

The Nippon Gakki people have updated their budget QX7 MIDI Recorder by giving it a few extra facilities - and slashing its selling price in half. Simon Trask investigates.

Gossip, Fibs, Stuff And Nonsense

oh really?

Paul Trynka, that's what, on why little amps are sometimes louder than big ones

Getting into DJing

How to mix records, what gear to buy, and how to get work

Hints, Tips & News From The World of Music Software

More hints and tips from the software publishers themselves. This month: C-Lab; Steinberg; Opcode.

How to sort out which order to play your songs in, from dramatic intro to tumultuous encores

Ben Duncan explains instability... and he should know!

Digital Audio

How tapeless recording works and what advantages it has over conventional recording systems.

An in-depth look at what is probably the most well-respected training course for studio engineers: Surrey University's Tonmeister Sound Course.

Sequencing On Stage

Sequencers are a boon in the studio, but on stage they create the potential for problems that can ruin a gig. Paul Ireson explains how to steer clear of trouble.

Roland Demonstrators make Good!

History catches up with Roland musicians

Power Station, NYC

We visit the world-renowned studio, and talk to owner and producer Tony Bongiovi.