Eurythmics, Mike Batt

Zoo TV

MT goes backstage at U2's multimedia spectacular and discovers the technical realities behind Eno and the band's vision. Engineer Dave Lemmink unveils the system that redefines stadium rock

Jim Gilmour, principal keyboard player in the band, talks to Paul Wiffen about the host of keyboards the band use onstage and in the studio. Their recent European tour increased their reputation as one of Canada's premier music-makers. Photography by Sally Newman.

Music composition for films and Helden

Shure & Beyer Headset Mikes

Stephen Luscombe, Adrian Lee and Clare Hirst

Build and modify this 10-band processor kit

All the musical ideas, playing prowess and flash hardware in the world won't make your band sound good - unless you get the most out of rehearsals. Trevor Gilchrist offers some clues.

Jerry Harrison makes it go

Aluminium neck for heavy metal

bass and guitar talk

Effects

And as the cheap bitter slaps rhythmically against the stage, our two intrepid reporters bring news of the Bell Modular effects system. No bolds hard.

Wireless MIDI Piggyback

Tired of being tied down by MIDI cables? With the aid of a radio mic system, MIDIman's unique TransMIDI lets you transmit MIDI data over the airwaves. Paul Ireson gets a taste of freedom.

A coloured Tele and a Strattish thing

How live TV copes with very live music.

finest quotes and handy addresses

Trouble-shooting MIDI Interfaces: Martin Russ boldly goes where no man has gone before in Part 5 of this continuing saga.

UK Electronica

US successes return to Blighty with the formula for Stateside MOR safely intact. Interview by Jonathan James

wafting gossip

Radio Microphones

Radio mics free the vocalist from the restrictions imposed by cables - David Mellor presents a beginners' guide to the subject.