Boss DSD2 Sampler/Delay

The Boss DSD2 Sampling pedal.

Trends in Cartridge design

Modern trends in cartridge design

More on Using Sequencers

The last instalment, not only of Steve Howell's look at using sequencers, but also of the series as a whole.

A brief glimpse at what will astound the recording world this year

New products on the recording horizon.

The beat goes on: this month Nigel Lord's essential drum programming series takes him into the deep south of the African continent, and into deep rhythm.

low-tuning previewed

Patchwork

Effects processing is now an integral part of a recording studio - large or small. Aaron Hallas goes back to basics in this introduction to sound treatment.

More Early Keyboard Instruments

More early keyboard pioneers discussed

Tony Wride takes a stroll down nostalgia lane and discovers two companies that can turn your prized antique into a thoroughly modern MIDI instrument.

Eamonn Percival looks at string machines past and present

Wee chap and guitarist-person Charlie Burchill lifts the kilt of his guitar, amp and effects set up.

sampling system

The SP is the playback/editing and memory bit; the SXII does the recording. Peavey rewrite the rules of sampler design.

Framus Guitars

The history of Framus guitars, by request.

How to understand those mixer type things that put all the noises through the PA. S'easy.

More experiments with accents form the basis of this episode of Ml's rhythmic soap opera. Nigel Lord beats a path for your drum machine.

Most of us have bought CDs bearing the label "digitally remastered", but how many of us appreciate what's happened to the music in the process. Tom Doyle exposes the power behind the remastering button.