Jean Michel Jarre is about to stage the world's biggest ever concert in the London Docklands. David Bradwell finds out about the technological dark age and the art of showmanship.

a family tree for effects pedals

Zoom 9002 Advanced Guitar Effects Processor

Six digital effects at once from a Walkman-sized box? Ian Gilby gets turned on by technological progress.

Zenon Schoepe gets to grips with the latest jewel in Soundcraft's crown, a personal desk with top-flight facilities and quality.

Gigsound

What to do to get tip-top tapes from our master of the mastering, Steve Toke

...Is one of the producers responsible for the new wave of guitar-based pop. Paul Tingen finds he has plenty to say about modern music technology, not all of it favourable.

Digital Multi-Effects Unit

Yet another show. Organised by the Audio Engineering Society, this 4-day show displayed the latest advancements in recording technology.

No hype, no waffle - just tomorrow's products today

A peek at what’s new

More readers' queries are answered by the expert teaching staff of London's Gateway School Of Recording & Music Technology.

Paul Ward

Paul is a key figure in the Surreal to Real independent record company and has achieved success with his instrumental compositions. RM visits his home studio.

Confused about DAT? Vic Lennard guides you gently through the ins and outs, the pros and cons and the whys and wherefores of Digital Audio Tape.

What to expect at the Big Show in June

A chance to catch up on the new products you may have missed at last month's British Music Fair.

A professional stereo enhancer at a affordable price.

Paul White

the electronics behind the noises

Including a special Yamaha news update.

September 1983 - January 1985

All articles ever featured in HSR from September 83 to January 85 listed for your delectation.

This man, responsible for the string arrangements on numerous albums by Supertramp, Cliff Richard and Diana Ross, also happens to be the creative genius behind disco/funk hit makers, the RAH Band. His latest album 'Mystery' released this month, was successfully recorded in his home studio using an ACES 24-track system and we went along to see how he achieved it.

A major new series, beginning this month, that helps readers take their first steps into the world of recording. First off is a comprehensive glossary of recording terms.