Inventing the multi-track recorder

Akai AX 80/1212 Mixer/Recorder

Akai leap bravely into the hard world of Pro music gear, with a poly, the AX 80, and a unique 12-channel mixer/recorder.

At last, the CMI frees itself from the constraints of an analogue interface and starts talking MIDI. Paul Wiffen checks out the results.

Bananas and Softsels

Advice for those with unusual computers

Recording Tips

Sample Editing Software For The ST

Martin Russ edits, analyses, time corrects and synthesizes as he explores the features of the Steinberg's Avalon software.

Commodore's Amiga computer is the beneficiary of this impressive - and colourful - sequencing package. Ian Waugh welcomes the illusion.

Chroma Polaris

The new Chroma Polaris Polysynth. Will it self-destruct?

Following on from last month’s praise-filled preview. Paul Ireson takes a longer, harder look at Ensoniq's new VFX synthesizer, and finds that the beauty of this machine is far more than skin-deep. Is this the synth of 1989? Read the review to find out...

Microphones

It's the microphone's turn to have all its technical terms translated into understandable language.

This month David Mellor presents a guided tour of Steinberg's ubiquitous sequencer program.

Two four-track, six-channel machines rated

Running your own studio, writing your own soundtracks and surviving someone else's Hollywood. William Orbit speaks.

Martin Russ loops the hours away with Version 1.2 of this new MIDI sequencing package for the Atari ST computer from Germany's C-Lab.

Digital Sampling Workstation

After a recent change in UK distribution, Ensoniq look set to increase their popularity with this upgraded version of their EPS sampler. Simon Trask likes what he samples.

Eight-track cassette recorder

The four-track cassette recorder revolutionised home recording and significantly changed the recording industry; will the eight-track cassette have a similar effect? Vic Lennard goes on record.

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

This month, helpful hints for users of C-Lab and Opcode software.

Sound Station Sampler

Inexpensive sampling for PC owners

KeyboardCheck

The big sampling surprise from Frankfurt gets the Curtis Schwartz seal of approval

The MT guide to CD-ROM

Entertainment format of the future, or simply a handy digital storage medium? Ian Waugh writes the (Yellow) book on CD-ROM.

Akai S1000PB 16bit Stereo Sample Player with SWM and Workstation Disks

Do you find the idea of sampling your own sounds unappealing? Why not settle for a high quality replay-only sampler like the Akai S1000PB and spend the money you save on more library disks? Paul Ireson checks out the machine and Akai's newly launched set of Workstation and SWM disks.

Paul White explains the basic principles of tape recorders to help you make better recordings.

Kevin Hook

Kevin Hook describes his home recording set-up.

David Ellis digs deep inside Yamaha's MSX music computer, and finds it's capable of interfacing with more external hardware than its manufacturers seem willing to disclose...