This hardware/software system attempts to bring the sophistication of automated mixing to your existing recording setup. Chris Many put his feet up and lets the machines do the work.

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.

Having problems connecting instruments together? Our new series on syncing should solve your problems. This month, John Harris looks at syncing gear to tape.

Jim Betteridge, The Damned and the man who made Eloise

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

Tomorrow's hot products previewed

The underlying concepts of multitrack recording are explained from the bottom up.

Sound Mastering

Ace Records' re-mastering engineers reveal the secrets of acoustic restoration

A behind-the-scenes glimpse into who does what, and how, in the making of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe's classic synth-pop records.

12 Channel Mixer/12 Track Recorder

10-Track Recording Package

Combine two 6-track cassette recorders, one synchroniser and a 12:6:2 mixer, and what have you got? A rather appealing multitrack demo studio from Sansui. David Lockwood reports.

A Series By Warren Cann.

More and more mixer manufacturers are waking up to the benefits MIDI can offer in a mixdown situation by incorporating MIDI-controlled muting on their products. Engineer/musician David Mellor checks out what the PC can do.

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

Tomorrow's hot products previewed

Geoff Mitcham's account of how he set up his own mobile recording studio.

Yet another selection of recently announced new products to whet your appetite!

Studio Test

The portastudio that would be Nassau

Martin Goldman examines the dos and don'ts of tape machine maintenance.

The Alternative

So far, affordable 16-track has been a one horse race and all the money has been on Fostex. But now the odds are getting more interesting as a lively young thoroughbred from the Tascam stable enters the starting stalls. David Mellor assesses the form.

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

A pictorial taste of some of the hot new products unveiled at last month's British Music Fair.

New gear to cheer.

Hammill’s unique style is examined in print and on tape