CMS MIDI Analyst

Martin Russ looks at a solution to all your MIDI analysis problems - not software, but a new rack unit from Computer Music Systems.

ZX Spectrum Synth Controller

Sounding good with what you've got

If you're swamped in hiss, then you may need this — the full SP on gates and their uses. But listen carefully: I may be asking questions.

A Series By Warren Cann.

start of a three month OTT investigation into recording desks. This issue - eight mixers up to £600

David Mellor gets to grips with a multitrack cassette recorder, an autolocator, a 16-channel mixer, a MIDI-to-tape synchroniser and a MIDI mute processor - all rolled into one compact box called the Tascam 644.

4-Track Recorder/Mixer

Spendor SP2/3

The big monitors with the burly chassis

Gareth Stuart investigates Tascam's latest stereo cassette mastering machine and learns why pro equipment nearly always carries a pro price tag.

An explanation of all the factors that affect this most important element of the audio system.

Steinberg Pro24 Software

Simon Trask looks at one of the first multitrack MIDI recording packages to be made available for the Atari ST series of computers. How does it compare to dedicated sequencers?

Patch Librarian

Tired of swapping Atari disks to edit parameters on different synths - or of paying for a variety of editors? Send for a universal synth editor. Ian "Mr Universe" Waugh flexes Chameleon's muscles.

Software Stumbling

The software revolution hits a snag.

Sound at the Blackbushe outdoor festival

Part 1: Introduction To PA

Recording/PA Mixing Console

Yamaha Promix

Affordable digital mixer previewed

A Preview

A guide to some of the new gear to be released at this year's APRS show.

Amek Big By Langley Mixing Console

With Talking Recall and oodles of features, this top-end mixing desk should satisfy many private studio's needs.

With a little thought and a few 'tricks of the trade', it is possible to produce top quality recordings at home. David Mellor explains how.