A voice, a few guitars, a bit of processing, and a hell of a lot of inspiration. Mark J. Prendergast investigates...

Mackie 1604, DOD 1642 Mixers

Mackie's 1604 mixer head to head with DOD's compact 1642. The result may surprise you.

Digital voice editing

How to swing the on-screen scalpel

More than just a hi-fi speaker. These 'dual concentric' models make the grade as serious home studio monitors.

The first of a regular column where the expert teaching staff of the Gateway School Of Recording & Music Technology answer readers' problems.

Voice processor processed

Rack-Mount Sampler/Sequencer

A rack-mount version of the EPS was something Ensoniq swore they would never produce, but they have finally bowed to public pressure. Paul Wiffen looks at the extra memory, extra outputs and SCSI applications, and concludes it has been worth the wait.

One of pop's pretty faces forsakes teen screams in search of artistic credibility - but has he got what he came for? Tim Goodyer finds out about computer love, classical arrangements and self-production.

Clap Hands... here comes Roland... build this new, exciting percussion device.

or: What to do 'til your processor arrives.

Castleridge Studios

H&SR takes a look at its first Australian studio. The locals couldn't give a Castleridgexxx for anything else.

Chorus 60

One of the most versatile combo amps available, the Chorus 60 comes under scrutiny.

That's what up-and coming electro musicians Chakk claim to produce. But would Lonnie Donegan like it?

Educating Teachers

Chris Gander, a teacher and a home recording enthusiast, examines the way technology is influencing music education.

Sequencer

The latest dedicated sequencer from Yamaha offers 16 tracks, extensive editing capabilities and a built-in disk drive. Howard Massey gives it a spin.

The Stereo MC's' Connected was for many the album of 1992; their live shows are currently one of the highlights of 1993. Phil Ward makes his own stereo connection and discovers just what it takes to get the balance right.

100 watt combo

Bass box supreme?

Designer of the revolutionary Prophet 5, prime mover behind MIDI and now one of Korg's chief designers, Dave Smith's career is unique in hi-tech music. Simon Trask conducts the exclusive MT interview.

Studio Designer

Top studio designer talks to Janet Angus.

Continuing the extensive guide to the many micros available

Tascam MSR24 24-track 1" Tape Recorder

Ever since the dark ages, prophets and soothsayers have been forecasting the Big One. Well here it is - Tascam's 24-track on one inch tape recorder. David Mellor investigates.

Jez Ford gets his laughing gear round the budget Casio MIDI wind controller - The DH100

LA Audio 4X4 Compressor

If your vocalist is up and down like a fiddler's elbow, this classy compressor might be just what the engineer ordered...