Part two of Ken Dibble's explanation of P.A. complexities.

The CX5M music computer could change the face of the home micro-music market. We examine the first dedicated music computer to reach the UK

Clive Grace assesses the best MIDI interfaces available for the PC, Amiga and Macintosh

MIDI Time Code and MIDI Clock - what's what and which should you use? Vic Lennard investigates alternative approaches to MIDI synchronisation code.

DrumCheck

A pad that can be played with feeling takes a few blows from the hand of Henrit

"It's surprising how little you need to imply a great deal."

A MIDI Patchbay could be just what you need to make your system work efficiently. Darrin Williamson checks out one such unit from Kawai

If no news is good news, how come this is so wonderful?

It's a sad fact that keyboard players have always had to pay more for the privilege than their guitar or drum playing associates. Tim Goodyer asks what can technology do to redress the imbalance?

If you're swamped in hiss, then you may need this — the full SP on gates and their uses. But listen carefully: I may be asking questions.

Not, as its name might imply, a wondrous device capable of predicting next week's racing results, but a handy build-it-yourself project that divides down sequencer and drum machine clock pulses. Designer Paul White has the full story.

Studio Wiring

Studio Wiring - how to interconnect all that equipment you've been buying.

The first of our Systems features focusses on making music with the DX7, Jupiter 6, Drumtraks and MSQ700.

'Guitar-style' effects pedals are frowned upon by conscientious recordists but, surprisingly, some can yield very good results as we discovered.

Leader tape/tape storage tips.

Sample Editing Via Midi

Why is it there are so many computer-based sample editing packages being released? Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that they make working with a sampler considerably easier. Jay Chapman ponders their worth.

Cheap Gear

Doing it well does not necessarily mean doing it expensively, as we endeavour freely to demonstrate