Still suffering from a dearth of software, the powerful Acorn Archimedes computer has yet to gain acceptance in music circles - will this sequencer help it on its way? Ian Waugh checks it out.

The case for education?

Paul Wiffen takes an exclusive look a Ensoniq's latest offering in the field of sampling

Datel Sound Sampler

Datel's Spectrum-compatible Sound Sampler offers a genuine introduction to the techniques of sound sampling. We listen in.

Software for the IBM PC

As musical interest in PC-compatible machines grows, more American software is finding its way into the UK. Harvey Newquist sequences the PC way.

American company Aphex bring us a new concept in the "humanisation" of machine-generated music, in the form of their Feel Factory. Robert Rich finds himself in the world of grooves and Feel Algorithms.

Want to get into computing and multimedia but unsure where to start? Ian Waugh guides you through the maze of computers and jargon

Ian Waugh examines a package for the PC that should please all who come into contact with musos from the "old school"

Stereo Sample Editor for the Macintosh

Sampling keyboards have come a long way in the last three years, and as a result, the visual editing software available has rather fallen behind the specifications and features of current machines. Until now that is, with the advent of Alchemy from Blank Software, boasting a whole bunch of features new to computer-based sample editors. Paul Wiffen investigates.

Confused by MIDI - or even been hiding from it in the hope it might go away? Your prayers are answered and your fears dispelled by Bob O'Donnell in the first of a series that takes MIDI from the top.

As the prices of 8 and 16-track tape recorders have come within the reach of more users, synchronisers are becoming familiar, even essential, to an increasing number of people. David Mellor chases Tascam's new machine and midi synchroniser.

The Beat Factory

Curtis Schwartz checks out production in the Beat Factory

Our unique buyers' guide lists dedicated sequencers, software packages and computer music systems. Nothing else comes close.

Advanced MIDI Amiga Sampler

Got an Amiga? Want a sampler? Then cast your beady eye over this one. Greg Truckell is your guide.

Add-on unit for SCI Pro-One

Add-on for Sequential Circuits' Pro-One

including The A-to-Z of Analogue

Anatek SMP16 MIDI/Audio Patchbay