Now running a record label and studio, as well as his regular live dates and TV work, Jools talks about getting that perfect piano sound...

Music Sequencer

The phrase "size isn't everything" could have been written for this pocket-sized sequencer and synth expander. Simon Trask predicts big things.

The future looks like this

a story of psychedelia

A look at the aftermath ot this year's Trade Fair

Which is better, analogue or digital? Elka back the horse both ways by providing synths of both persuasions, with modular versions of both, too. Paul Wiffen thinks they're onto a winner, whichever way you look.

Frankfurt Musikmesse 1989

Rain, sub-zero temperatures and sleazy hotels - who'd go to Frankfurt if it wasn't for the trade show? Simon Trask finds more than warmth and shelter at the Musikmesse.

GM/GS Synth Module

The Dr. Rhythm series served up Roland's highly-regarded drum machine technology in affordable form; now the Dr. Synth squeezes Sound Canvas sounds into a compact, value-for-money box. Derek Johnson makes an appointment.

All's Fair in Olympia and war

News from the front

the news for now

Recognising Europeans

Leading The Field?

Casio caused a furore at February's Frankfurt Music Fair when they unveiled the world's first 'affordable' 16-bit sampling keyboard with onboard graphic editing display - the FZ-1. Mark Jenkins visits the Casio factory to bring you a comprehensive preview of this remarkable instrument.

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

low-priced FM, mega important

EMU ESI-32

Affordable sampling from an original thinker

A sneak preview of what you can expect to see at this year’s British Music Fair - the first to open its doors to the public for years.

RS-PCM Keyboard

Roland's U110 sample reading module proved popular enough to make a second appearance, complete with keyboard, in the U20 - but there's more. Simon Trask checks out Roland's RS-PCM keyboard.

synthesiser

There's a new synth in town, it's gunning for the competition and it aims to please.

Part 4: Further Hardware Details

The resumption of our series describing the design of Clef Products' new computer music system for the BBC micro, the PDSG. Designer Alan Boothman takes up the story.

Fritz McIntyre - the key is simplicity

NAMM Winter Market, Anaheim

Paul Wiffen, hotfoot from California, reports on the machines that made headlines at the US music industry's winter shindig...

baby ford, golden boy of british acid, drops hints on getting the dancefloor moving

Where big band Jazz meets hi-tech production. Richard Walmsley looks beneath the Matt gloss.

Synthesizer Module