Hands up if you've ever had to go MIDI troubleshooting - and if you'd like it to be easier next time. Gordon Reid examines the logical solution to sorting out MIDI problems.

When is a MIDI lead not a MIDI lead? Vic Lennard looks at MIDI leads, the problems they can cause and an inexpensive way of solving them - the MIDITest 5.

A MIDI Patchbay could be just what you need to make your system work efficiently. Darrin Williamson checks out one such unit from Kawai

Letters from you to us on subjects from MIDI to F sharp minor

As integration of musical and studio technology grows, the need for units like Anatek's new sync box grows. Synchronisation made easy with Vic Lennard.

How to achieve multiple orgasm without MIDI and many other problems solved

Hyped up about hype. David Ellis challenges hi-tech advertising.

Rhythmcheck

The half of the drum machine that goes 'bok' put in a box. Curtis Schwartz reckons it's not half bad

An application guide to Roland electronic percussion

Electronic Percussion set-ups

The saga of MIDI software over-pricing, and what should be done about it.

Your questions answered

DrumCheck

Yet more MIDI manipulation, as Bob Henrit explores this trigger to MIDI converter

Can't afford your own MIDI Thru box? Steve Hartwell's simple circuit does the same job, and costs under a tenner.

Part two in our build-your-own-MIDI link for a BBC and DX21.

MIDI routing, filtering and syncing are all handled by this new British 'black box'. Simon Trask checks it out.