This budget cassette multitracker should give the competition a run for its money.

Fostex Synchroniser & Sync Controller

Having familiarised you hopefully with the jargon and workings of synchronisers through his 'Using Timecodes' series, Francis Rumsey now turns his critical eye to the most affordable synchroniser/controller set-up available: the Model 4030/4035 from Fostex.

Synthesist Ian Boddy leaves off from recording his latest independent album to inform us of the merits of MIDI expander modules such as the Planet-S.

Looking for an entry into the world of recording? Neville Unwin investigates one of the better-known beginners' courses in recording techniques.

Why has this top record producer - the man behind Culture Club's phenomenal success on vinyl - given up using the Fairlight in favour of a Steinberg Pro-24 system? Why is he so upset about the myths that surround digital recording? Ralph Denyer went along to Levine's new studio to find out...

This month, guest producer Gary Langan speaks of his recording history and the loneliness of the long-distance producer...

Dealer of the Month

As Britain’s brightest electro-poppers climb back up the charts against all the odds, Tim Goodyer talks to Larry Steinbachek about beat, music composition on a QX1, and facing the world with a new voice.

Brian Heywood benchtests the latest laptop PC from Sound N Compute

Telecomms

More scurrilous sea-salt stuff as Billy Punter docks in Portsmouth

Find out how to get those missing musicians for your group, or get into a new group yourself.

Build this versatile effects pedal

Polyphonic Portamento

Roth's Revelations.... Arlen Roth talks to Gary Cooper

Why 16-bit/44.1 kHz sampling doesn't necessarily equal CD audio quality.

Good music only sounds as good as the loudspeakers it s coming through. Can the NAD 8225 budget-priced speakers deliver the quality computer musicians need?

Mixing in the MIDI Age

This two-part feature covers both the art and technology of mixing. The first article on page 48, 'Mixing Essentials', covers audio mixing in general, from a more basic level, and applies to any sort of studio mixing task. The second part, 'Mixing With MIDI’, starts on page 54 and covers techniques made possible by MIDI, specifically automated mixing and sending MIDI instruments direct to your master tape. Craig Anderton is your guide.

sequencer for the Atari ST, TT and Falcon

A 16-track package from weden for the ST, TT or Falcon. Any resemblance to Creator is not coincidental

A prolonged period of silence from two ex-Japan members may have lead same to believe they've said all they have to say. Dan Goldstein and Tim Goodyer discover this is not the case.

Build this crystal controlled tuning reference

The second part of our competition requires you to read our review of the Korg EX800/RK100 system, and then answer questions about their respective specifications.

Multimedia PC Sound Card

Software for IBM PC and compatibles

As scorewriting software increases in popularity, it increases in variety - if you're using an IBM PC and you're on a tight budget, Songwright could be for you. Ian Waugh scores the wright stuff.

GuitarCheck

Paul Fishman avoids all references to giant leaps for mankind, but still likes Stepp's digital guitar synth