General MIDI Music Workstation

George Chkiantz assembles his very own Powertran PSI 4002 amp. Now it's your turn.

Marvin Caesar: The Aphex Story

Phil South discovers that room simulation is not incurable these days, thanks in part to this latest combined digital reverb and multi-effects processor from Korg.

MIDI Drum Pad

A clever pad-to-MIDI converter takes some stick from Matt Isaacson. A blow-by-blow account.

interface for the Macintosh

This new interface could be just the ticket for Mac users.

Winning the '89 Technics World DJ Mixing Championship has allowed Cutmaster Swift to plough the prize money into his studio. Simon Trask talks samples and scratches with the Champion.

Tips on what to look out for

A six tap, stereo analogue delay constitutes this month's self-construct module for our 19" rack-mounting effects system.

At home with the semi-detached Georgians

An up-date on the Beta system video recorders.

The use of samples is often frowned upon by rock audiences, but Jesus Jones have made them the basis of some of the most aggressive and innovative rock music around. Nigel Lord talks to Jesus.

Continuing our series that looks at hi-tech companies and design personnel working in the field of music and recording technology, Paul Gilby talks to Marco Alpert, Director of Marketing & Sales for E-mu Systems of America - the company behind the Emulator and Emax samplers.

Paul Austin lends an ear to the Amiga's internal sound and looks ahead to how the chips may fall in the Autumn.

sampling keyboard spectacular

Electronic Drums

Pick up sticks; the latest electronic kit from Roland doesn't come with its own voices but Nicholas Rowland discovers its MIDI converter may have other uses in the studio.

Introduction To PA

This comprehensive series starts by looking at the basic components of a mobile PA system.

A British-built keyboard combo to compete with the world's best comes under Paul White's enquiring gaze.

Janet Angus talks to Robin about practically everything.

The "guitar player's synthesiser" is now in full production. We analyse the mechanics of the Stepp, and let two musicians - a guitarist and a keyboard player - give their views on its playability.