Whatever happened to MTC?

'Whatever happened to MIDI Timecode?' asks Chris Smith of XRI Systems.

Sound Station Sampler

Inexpensive sampling for PC owners

Our regular column devoted to readers’ hints and tips about their recording equipment, instruments, software and playing techniques.

Piano Sound Module

On the face of it, this low-cost sound module looks like it could be a useful addition to the MIDI synthesist's armoury. Tony Crowle checks its suitability.

Studio Test

Curtis Schwartz assesses a new departure for Drawmer — a 'MIDI management system'

Part 1: The Casio CZ Series

Baffled by MIDI Mode 4 on the Casio CZ synths? Paul Wiffen plots a path through one of modern technology's minefields, and explains how to get the best from it.

Paul Overaa continues his series in the MIDI standard with a look at the MIDI File Format

the multi timbral, multi talented, multi something else synth module that gives you an eight track in your hotel room, says Alastair Gavin (a hotelier).

The X30's a typical example of how organ manufacturers are applying today's technology to traditional instruments - but will the new-found features make it as popular among 'serious' musicians? Paul White finds out.

John Renwick gets his axe out and processes it with the aid of this rack-mount unit from Digitech

Roland MKS-7 Super Quartet

A look at the role of the MKS-7

Technical problems deftly solved by MT's experts

Keyboards

More readers' queries are answered by the expert teaching staff of London's Gateway School of Recording & Music Technology.

Mac Sequencing Software

One of the Mac sequencing front-runners, Master Tracks Pro, has benefited from ongoing upgrades and is now into its fifth life. Mike Collins gets to know a Pro.

for Atari and PC (Windows) computers

Intrepid reporter Paul Wiffen jets over to Chicago for an exclusive peek at the latest goodies from the States

Perhaps the fastest-evolving Atari sequencing software is Hollis Research's Trackman which has just reached version II. Ian Waugh gets back on track.