This charming new mixer has a detachable bowl and three speed settings... what do you mean it's not that kind of mixer?

PA Hire

how to do it, what to avoid

Can't quite stretch your budget to a 688 MIDIStudio? Richard Aaron checks out Tascam's appealingly priced new 8-track portastudio.

Marantz PMD740 Cassette 4-Track

Can this stylish-looking cassette multitracker find a niche in an already crowded market? Check out our review...

Sounding good with what you've got

Continuing the tradition that began with their 144 Portastudio, Tascam have created a combined package of mixer and 8-track recorder - the 388 Studio 8 - whose compact dimensions belie its true versatility. Dave Lockwood assesses its performance.

Start here to avoid disaster and achieve applause. We bring you clues from experienced hands.

Live Music for the Hi-Tech Musician

JBL EON Power System

Behind the scenes on the tour of one of the world's most popular live bands

Tascam caused a recording revolution when they introduced the world to the Portastudio, now their Midistudio line looks set to take musicians on another quantum leap. Nigel Lord moves into the 21st century.

Dave Cottam takes the plunge with The Waterboys at Hammersmith Palais.

Pete Hook — Bass Player, Songwriter and Producer

Although well known for his work as bassist with Joy Division and New Order, Pete Hook is a keen producer and owns a studio by the name of Swite 16.

The Secret World Tour

A behind the scenes look at how Gabriel steamed up Earl's Court with his hot new stage show.

From the manufacturers of the first cassette multitracker comes the Midistudio: a single unit integrating MIDI into a four-track cassette recorder. Nigel Lord calls it "revolutionary".

A Short History of British PA

British PA

MIDI Programmable Mixer

A programmable mixer that will find a good home in a home studio.

New products from the States

Mixing with the master men

Key man in Genesis discusses his writing and recording with the band, his solo work, and playing Genesis music live.

Soundcraft Spirit Folio

The Mix's information bulletin board

...comes just above the Allen & Heath contents page blurb. Which tells the prospective Allen & Heath reader that on page 57 is Mel Lambert's story of mixer manufacturer Allen & Heath.

Studiomaster Power House Vision 8

Powered mixer with effects