Part 1: Introduction To PA

Texas Blues

Twelve-bars and whisky bars

Sequential step up with a sampling keyboard

Kurzweil PC88

Master keyboard with sounds

Getting The Best From Your Loudspeakers

In part four of our series on small PA systems, we look at the importance of loudspeaker positioning on stage.

With Richard Burgess And John Walters

Richard Burgess and John Walters talk about the make-up of Landscape.

Talk Talk Talk from the Furs Furs Furs

An ES&CM exclusive... At home with top synth pioneers Tangerine Dream, in their own recording studio - a three page special.

From synth pop to sequencers and back. Two-and-a-half years since they lost graced our front cover, Paul Humphreys and Andy McCluskey tell Tim Goodyer how progress is made, as album number seven hits the streets.

The world-conquering sound of Ronnie James' band rests on its rock solid rhythm section. Tony Reed talks to the men who make the Dio metal machine move

Cable Wiring Tips

On Tour With Nitzer Ebb

Nitzer Ebb are using the tools of technology to recreate their abrasive, challenging sound in a live context. Nigel Humberstone talks to the man who helps to put the show on the road.

Tomorrow's Technology Today

Fusing jazz with rap and feel with technology are second nature to Ronny Jordan - whose cover of Miles Davis' 'So What' recently made the pop charts. Simon Trask talks to the man on the "jazz tip".

Software For Atari ST

Look Ma, no monitor

Tama are the first acoustic percussion manufacturer to enter the electronic arena: Paul White tested the first example in the country to see if the Japanese could make something more than a Simmons copy.

the instrumental side of touring

The very latest microprocessor controlled delay, offering flange and vibrato among its many features.