An odd Simon Trask tackles odd time signatures

Casio's DA7 is one of the cheapest DAT recorders on the market, yet it is still a suitable machine for mastering. David Mellor reveals its better features and finds ways round a couple of problems.

An Introduction To Timecode Synchronisation

The release of the new Fostex synchronisers reinforces the importance of timecode in today's recording process. So, to help you familiarise yourself with their applications, Francis Rumsey begins a new series that should tell you all you need to know about timecodes.

Part 2 of an in-depth interview with Job Chowning, inventor of FM digital synthesis. Simon Trask gets in a few more questions than he did last month.

Aphex Dominator

Is this the ultimate limiter?

Alan Townsend has all the answers

Where everything clicks

Your questions answered

real drums go thinner

Groove M4CV MIDI-to-CV Convertor

Old analogue synths never die — they just gather dust until you can find a reason to kick them into life again. As Chris Ankin discovers, the Groove M4CV MIDI-to-CV convertor could be just such a reason.

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

More hints and tips from the wonderful world of music software.

Catch your breath before reading - a new age in synth controllers is dawning and they'll blow you away. But where do they fit into the present scheme of things? No MT, no comment.

Mick McKenna

Engineer Mick McKenna provides an insight into recording with the Rolling Stones Mobile.

Conclusion

The Teac 80-8 tape machine, Tascam Model 5 mixer and dbx DX-8 noise-reduction unit: last month we examined them individually, this month we look at them in combination.

An Introduction to the Use of Sequencers

An introduction to the use of the perennial tools of the electronic composers trade. With some explanation of programming from music and notation.

Synthcheck

Paul Fishman checks out Korg's pro sampling keyboard

A Blast From The Past

Mid and Side microphone recording techniques revisited.

Deutsche elektronische drummen

Fender flop or Fender fantastic?

talk flour power

Four oscillator mono/poly synth combination

Roll up! Roll up! All your problems solved here...

DC power for up to five units

Data Protection

If you work with computers, consider getting yourself some protection - before it's too late. Ben Duncan discusses damage limitation and risk management in the world of hi-tech recording...