Mixing Desk

Tascam make their bid for the growing private studio/pre-production market with two brand new MIDI-controlled mixers. Tim Goodyer follows the expansion of automated mixing on a budget.

User Report

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

More hints and tips from the software manufacturers themselves. This month: C-Lab and Steinberg.

Studio Test

Yamaha's latest incursion into the portastudio market looks like something out of Alien. Does it sound out of this world too? Richard Walmsley has a close encounter of the reviewing kind

Rhythm Sequencer for the MZ80K

Mixing Desk

Q: Just what is a Minister Without Portfolio? A: A leading member of the Government who hasn't got Soundcraft's nifty new portable mixer, that's what. Nicholas Rowland raises questions in The House

Studiomaster P7 In-Line Mixer

Tascam 488 MKII

Rocking, reeling portastudio

Mixing Desk

As more mixer manufacturers turn their attention to the home and pre-production studios, the cost-effective quality mixer becomes a reality. Tim Goodyer discovers that there's even room for luxury.

DJ Mixers

A three-way test of DJ mixers

Making Yourself At Home In The Studio

Studio Test

Richard Walmsley on another contender for the 'small is beautiful' stakes

Sampling module

Roland follow up their successful S50 sampler with a more highly-specified rack-mount alternative that includes sample display capabilities. Bob O'Donnell monitors its performance.

Digital Sampling Keyboard

The competition is tough for Roland's upmarket sampler. Paul Wiffen discovers if 16 voices, a fine keyboard, and direct monitor connection are enough to put it at the top of the tree.

HiFi linked with monitor

The Soundcraft 200B.

Duran Duran, Alan Stivell

One of a new range of stylish and cost-effective near-field monitors.

Soundcraft 200SR Mixer

A first rate general purpose live or recording desk that doesn't cost the earth.

Singist Richard Butler tells how a vocalist's attitude can affect the rest of the group.