Apple Macintosh Software

As the Apple Mac computer falls in price, attention is being focussed on less expensive software - like Audio Trax. Ian Waugh checks out a sequencer / audio recorder which won't break the bank.

October sees the official launch of E&MM's own music software division. We tell you what's available now, and a little of what you can expect from us in the future.

E&MM's latest piece of MIDI software is a program that intercepts MIDI communication between instruments and displays it on a computer monitor for all to see. Introduction by Jay Chapman.

THE COMMODORE AMIGA

You hear so much about (and from) the Atari ST that it's tempting to believe it's the only computer used for making music. Michael Brooke takes a look at a powerful alternative - Commodore's Amiga.

Part 2: Martin Russ continues his trek through the MIDI programming jungle with an investigation of running status.

Chroma Polaris

The new Chroma Polaris Polysynth. Will it self-destruct?

... Brian Heywood pores over the PC...

Multi-talented sequencing software is all very well, but if you're unsure about recording with computers, you need a starter program to test the water with. Ian Waugh tries out just such a package.

Chris Jenkins and Simon Trask examine the musical implications of Commodore’s 16-bit monster computer. Will it be simply a haven for the gamesters and the accountants, or will it find a place on the shelves of music shops?

Not the silliest piece of MIDI software in the world but...

Multimedia PC Sound Card

Kendall Wrightson reports from the Mac front line.

Software for Atari ST/Amiga

MIDI sequencing software doesn't come much cheaper than Dr T's MIDI Recording Studio. Ian Waugh compares the Atari and Amiga versions of the affordable face of sequencing.

Martin Russ has fun turning his Atari computer into a multi-function sampler, drum machine and digital effects unit with the aid of Microdeal's low-cost Replay 4.

A sneak look at what you could well be buying in the forthcoming financial year

Want to make real music on your Amstrad PC? Ian Gilby takes you through one of the best designed, professional MIDI recording packages there is. Voyetra Technologies' Sequencer Plus runs on any IBM PC compatible computer and offers 64 tracks, sync-to-tape, a programmable tempo track, extensive note and MIDI editing facilities, and... you'll have to read the review to find out more.

The first of our Systems features focusses on making music with the DX7, Jupiter 6, Drumtraks and MSQ700.

System Exclusive Orchestrator

If you have a large number of disorganised patches and an unruly MIDI network, then Xor is made for you. It is designed to make sound management and working with MIDI instruments easier. Martin Russ finds out if the claims are true.

The latest on Atari's astonishing new musical micro, plus news from software people Mimetics and Passport Designs.

Steve Cogan finds out just what Satan and Bugs Bunny have to do with this Cyberpunk band who swear by their ST

Sequencer survival guide

...Brian Heywood pores over the PC...

Moog's Song Producer, Channel 8 Software, and a chance for budding computer musicians to get their music onto vinyl.

Software for Sinclair Spectrum

Music software for the Sinclair Spectrum is alive and well. Simon Trask reports on a ten-track sequencer package from Swedish company 10 Systems.

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