In the maze of MIDI software now available for the Atari ST, this sequencer stands out for offering two entirely different recording systems.

Multi Signal Processor

Vince Hill random samples new keyboard

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

More hints, tips and update news from the world of music software.

Keyboardcheck

The Fender Rhodes is re-born. Jim Betteridge gets down to some serious Jazz Funking

MIDI Keyboard Controllers

As MIDI equipment becomes more and more sophisticated, the job of a MIDI controller keyboard becomes more and more demanding. Simon Trask takes the A train with Roland's latest MIDI controllers.

The pro-standard SMPTE sync code is now working itself down to many semi-pro and amateur studios - but even the best systems bring their problems. Vic Lennard presents a SMPTE troubleshooters' guide.

Drumcheck

Could this be the ultimate electronic kit? Bob Henrit thinks so

Yamaha TG77 Tone Generator

Yamaha's flagship workstation, the SY77, has now given birth to a new top-of-the-range expander, the TG77. Martin Russ conducts the examination.

E-mu Systems, Inc. PROTEUS/1 16 bit Multi-timbral digital sound module

We see how the Proteus One will stand up to the competition of its already booming market

Equipment news

The Four Track Future - Where To Start With Cassette-Based Recording

Four-track Fandango - Gary Cooper looks at all today's choices for cassette multitracking

festival preview

Technology is the touchstone at this key event. Phil Ward talks to Mike Godfrey, designer of the Audio Visual Live System.

Data Protection

If you work with computers, consider getting yourself some protection - before it's too late. Ben Duncan discusses damage limitation and risk management in the world of hi-tech recording...

AmpCheck

Bill Martin examines a new range of solidly-built, high quality guitar amps which have just arrived here from the States

Worth its weight in microphones and Gaffa tape.

Drawmer DL241 Auto-Compressor & DS404 Quad Noise Gate

The latest from Drawmer in dynamic control, reviewed by Dave Lockwood.

piano module

A piano for every occasion - and a few more besides

Richard Elen visits the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop and hitches a ride through 21 years of past and present music and effects production from Quatermass to Blake's 7.

David Mellor offers advice to the studio newcomer on the original multi-effects unit.

MERGING MIDI INFORMATION

Two into one will go - but if you're talking about MIDI datastreams there are a few important rules you need to follow. Vic Lennard explains the Ins and Outs of merging MIDI information.

Unbitten by the digital bug, Vince Clarke only drives analogue.

Depeche Mode: Songs Of Faith And Devotion

The boys in black talk technical in this UK exclusive interview.