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Reverb Unit

Now in its third revision, the popular Microverb has attained full rackmount status and boasts an incredible 256 effects programs. Nigel Lord is drowning in reverb.

Tonight the hot instrumental news is read by someone with a megaphone. Strange.

Kenton MIDI Retrofits

With analogue technology enjoying a renaissance, there's a growing demand for MIDI updates to old equipment. Vic Lennard talks to Kenton Electronics about the Ins and Outs of retrofitting.

Tascam M2600

Cosmopolitan eight-buss console

and Frankfurt firsts

Glimpse some of the forthcoming and recently released new products from the hi-tech and recording fields.

Hard Disk Recording System

Direct-to-disk digital recording comes of age on the Atari ST computer. Vic Lennard checks out the system which may change your life.

Ben Duncan explains this most useful gadget.

They're light, robust, comfortable and they sound very good indeed — but they're not cheap!

At the controls with one of Britain’s freshest guitar bands

The Who's bassist extraordinaire talks technique versus mystique

Studio Monitors

Why choose between "flat" studio monitors and hi-fi speakers when you can have one pair for both jobs? Nigel Lord cranks up Peavey's 308s's.

Studio Focus

Raiders from Westone, EMG pickups and more besides

Vesta Fire SF100 Space Commander

Spatial expansion can produce very impressive effects without sounding unsubtle. This digital unit gives you a lot of options, but you pay for them!

Martin Sheehan explains the workings of audio/visual slide productions.

Engineer Jim Ebdon shares some secrets about getting a heavy live sound, and Andrew Levy explains the band’s approach to recording

Studio Test

Microphones

Every Current Model Reviewed

All you need to know about choosing a cassette multitrack, plus concise reviews of every current model on the market.

People, Gear, Events, Gossip

happening people, gear, events, gossip

Why It Occurs & How To Prevent It

It has been predicted that by the year 2020, the world will be entirely covered by a ten metre deep layer of home recording equipment. David Mellor begins a new series that offers advice on how to set up your home studio.