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EXCLUSIVE: Paul Gilby examines the very latest American audio invention for removing cotton wool from your ears!

8-Voice Polyphonic Synthesiser

The most recent polyphonic synth from Oberheim, the OB8 adds even more flexibility to the tried and tested Oberheim formula.

Italy 6 : Taiwan 0?

CX5M/Roland Winners

Brian Whiting

for the BBC Micro

The first commercially-developed MIDI software for the BBC Micro is now being manufactured by Electromusic Research. David Ellis analyses its potential.

Will there be a rush to purchase Siel's new CMK 49 computer gizmo? We pass judgement.

Groove Tubes MD1 & MD2 Tube Microphones

They're Groovy, they're Tubey, they're born in the USA and they glow in the dark. Bring a little warmth into your life.

A nicely rounded bottom?

David Mellor reviews this sample library for the educated user.

MSX micros are already establishing a foothold in the UK market. We give you the info to harness their sound chips and create music with MSX.

explaining what MIDI can do for you

Programming Clinic

Few Cubase users take full advantage of its powerful MIDI Mixer module — daunted by its apparent complexity, they pass up the chance to exploit a powerful and flexible MIDI control tool. Ofir Gal presents a practical 2-part guide to customising and using the MIDI Mixer.

Geoff Levin tries the latest word in psychoacoustic enhancement, and finds it involves analysing the entire frequency spectrum, then time-aligning parts of it. What do the results sound like in the studio?

Atari ST Software

One emerging trend in software sequencing is that of endowing your computer with musical "intelligence". Ian Waugh contends that machines can have feelings too.

Software for Commodore 64

Ian Waugh examines a new starter sequencer package designed to lure Commodore 64 users into the MIDI software habit. Is it friendly enough?

Few producers begin their careers with experimental bands, become world-renowned for their work with electronic pop, and then turn their attention to traditional rock music. Paul Tingen talks to Mike Howlett, a man of many talents.