The Chocolate Factory

Wussell 'Wonka' Webb wins a visit to the Chocolate Factory

Give your old MM desk a new lease of life as a recording mixer with a few simple mods.

It's the biggest! It's the best! It's the 1986 British Music Fair! Our man on the inside, Tony Mills tracks down the hottest gear of the year

Mixing in the MIDI Age

This two-part feature covers both the art and technology of mixing. The first article on page 48, 'Mixing Essentials', covers audio mixing in general, from a more basic level, and applies to any sort of studio mixing task. The second part, 'Mixing With MIDI’, starts on page 54 and covers techniques made possible by MIDI, specifically automated mixing and sending MIDI instruments direct to your master tape. Craig Anderton is your guide.

Michel Huygen/Neuronium

This Spanish synthesist explains the working methods and motivation behind his psychotronic musical landscapes.

Record Producer

The man who turned the music of Duran Duran, Kajagoogoo, Human League and Magazine into hits, discloses his hit-making formulae, recording methods and well-equipped home studio.

Aria Competition Answers, Portland Studios, Introducing News Notes

Music For A Small Planet

An enterprising duo who mix business and pleasure in the pursuit of music making.

Incorporating the News. And starring all you need to know about the new products and where they'll be. The one you need.

Tim talks to Janet Angus about his work as engineer at Marcus Studios and gives his views on microphone technique and natural ambience.

Recording acoustic instruments is a fine art, but electronic instruments present their own set of problems. Craig Anderton explains how to do it properly.

Prick Up Your Ears

Stephen Bennett offers his views on the quality of recordings, studio monitoring, and domestic hi-fi.

IN TUNE's sneak preview of the Frankfurt Fair

One way to discover more about recording.

Jim Betteridge takes his purple paisley shirt down to Wembley, and catches small but perfectly-formed American Prince in the act

Deep Studio

A look at Deep Studio - set up with the help of the Manpower Services Commission.

The Mellotron: A Historical Perspective

Budget 24-Track

Madness man Woody gets home and turns on the eight-track. Jonathan James peers in the window

The most comprehensive review of Europes biggest Music Fair

Steve Jansen & Richard Barbieri

Following a brief diversion in the form of last year's Rain Tree Crow project, Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri are once more pursuing their creative partnership. Paul Ireson reports on the recording of their latest album.

MIDI/Audio Delays

MT's Charter for those suffering delays on the MIDI line.

Jim Murphy

Rural recordee in Farmhouse sex romp with raving reporter