Preset Polysynth

They call it a computer peripheral and MIDI expander, you'll probably think of it as a preset version of the SixTrak. Exclusive review of SCI's new baby by Dan Goldstein.

The Diary of Samuel Deevoy takes yet another turn for the perverse

What is Library Music? What does a Music Library do? Freelance engineer Richard Elen answers these questions and more as he takes a look inside one of the world's premier recorded music libraries.

Unveiled at this year's BMF, Roland's MV30 combines a sequencer, multitimbral synthesiser and an automated mixer in a single unit. Simon Trask previews a new direction in synth technology.

Three jampacked pages of new product information.

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

Mik Sweeney talks about his guitars and Sal Solo describes how he is acquiring production skills.

For Casio CT-1000P

Synth Module

Synth Revival, Sounds Realistic, er... Stop Rashes

FM Synthesizer Module

Is this the FM synth you've been waiting for? Dan Goldstein takes a look at Yamaha's new six-operator, multi-timbral module.

Martin Russ files his report on a MIDI accessory which could fill a big hole in your musical life.

A list of "classic" analogue synths could not be complete without Oberheim's OBXa. Peter Forrest reminisces about an instrument that won the hearts of many musicians.

Synth Expander

The long-awaited, rack-mounting, multitimbrol, budget analogue synth expander from Cheetah has arrived. Simon Trask turns on and trips out.

A look behind the scenes at some of MT's own out-takes: quotes from the famous, letters from the punters and photographs from the "rejected" file. So we all make mistakes...

Argent's Ace has a look at this year's drumming hardware.

...and Paul Austin stays friends with his Amiga.

SAS Electronic Piano

Structured Adaptive Synthesis (SAS to you) comes to a piano that costs less than £2000. Simon Trask combs the area for compromises.

This cost-effective sequencing package from Passport comes ready to run on all the popular music computers. Ian Waugh checks out the newest relative in the MasterTracks family.

More news of forthcoming products to make you drool and tempt you to dig even deeper into your pockets.

Software for the Atari Falcon

From D2D2U - tapeless recording on the Falcon

Analysis, comment, discussion... hey, Rock'n' Roll

A Bacon's eye view of the AMI show

Vintage technology strikes back

including The A-Z of Analogue

Vesta Kozo DIG-420

Following their DIG-411 delay line: Vesta Kozo have now introduced this unit that is first and foremost a sampler and it can be used under keyboard control.