PC sound card with stacks of software

Organ Master/Island Logic

An add-on sound board, and a comprehensive disc-based music system for the Beeb micro.

The Commodore Amiga range of computers have been conspicuous by their absence from this magazine's pages - but not any more! The Amiga has always been a great graphics machine, but it is equally talented when it comes to making music. In fact, its onboard sound chip is one of the best around. Phil South delivers a quick guide to making music on the Amiga.

Paul Wiffen goes stateside to find out what new products we can look forward to from the U.S of A

Transport Synchroniser

Dave Lockwood checks out Tascam's ATS500 which is ideal for semi-pro musicians with an eye on the field of audio-for-video.

Sound Sampler for Sinclair Spectrum

If you've got access to a Spectrum, sound sampling can be yours for under £200. Mike Drane reports on a revolutionary British development.

JHS Tubeman

Guitar DI/Preamp with wider applications

Steve Howell (again) continues our series on interconnection by describing solutions to problems that arise from interfacing synths from different eras and manufacturers.

synth artificial intelligence from the USA

Simply years ahead

Computercheck

A roundup of all the available music software including Island Logic, Greengate and MusiCal.

Kenton Pro-4

MIDI-to-CV convertor

Chris Jenkins gets to grips with the first multitrack MIDI recording package for Atari's hi-spec, hi-tech home computer. Does it deliver the goods?

Outbreak of war, latest football results and a tap-dancing spaniel. This is the news.

The start of a new series designed to guide musicians through the intricacies of computer programming. Jay Chapman takes the first steps.

100 notes on a budget

Steinberg Pro16 MIDI Sequencer

Tony Hastings takes you through the recording of a song using the facilities of the Pro 16 MIDI Sequencer software from Steinberg Research.

Drumcheck

Eight pads, one reviewer. Bob Henrit puts one over the eight

Evolution Procyon Pro

Budget sequencing for PC

Studio Test

The ultimate mixer for the semi pro? Tony Mills gets to grips with the computerised AHB CMC 24

In the final part of a look into the world of additive synthesis, Chris Meyer explains the different approaches to additive synthesis adopted by various manufacturers and which synths have employed them.