Yamaha VL1m

Virtual synthesis in a box

Exclusive guide to recording electronic music

8-Voice Polyphonic Digital Synthesiser with 8-Track Digital Sequencer

Ashly have a fine reputation for good design and solid workmanship; this model should help them to keep it.

One of the pioneers of the German electronic music scene, Hans Joachim Roedelius's use of electronic keyboards to treat sound, create atmospheres, and provide sonic backdrops has evolved through collaborations with the likes of Conny Plank, Peter Baumann and Brian Eno. Mark J. Prendergast discovers more about the man and his music.

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

Editing

Presenting the cut and splice of real editing — that's the business with razor blades, tape and good idea

ART Multiverb LTX

When it comes to sheer quantity, quality and value for money, this multi-effects unit takes some beating.

Hamer, Gibson and Boss in the States.

Ever wondered what its like to use Digidesign Sound Tools? David Mellor takes the driving seat of the world's favourite hard disk recording/editing system.

The very latest microprocessor controlled delay, offering flange and vibrato among its many features.

Sounding good with what you've got

Otherwise known as the big black box at the bottom of the rack, the power amplifier is the most unglamorous piece of audio equipment known to man. David Mellor seeks out its finer qualities.

The Korg M1 is one of the best and most popular keyboards around. David Mellor explores some of its prime features.

The Editor's Tale

The second part of our investigation of Japan concentrates on the Roland organisation; Tim Goodyer meets mystery, "Mr Roland" and Sally.

The story behind the organ behind the Hammond sound

and MRC MIDI Remote Control

The 'Lexicon sound" for a less than Lexicon price? Matt Isaacson checks out a state-of-the-art reverb unit intended to help make Lexicon a household name.

Multi-fx Processor

In their efforts to establish their signal processors as strongly in the UK as they have in the States, ART can't seem to bring out enough effects units. Nigel Lord evaluates the ART with aspirations to be number one.

How the LP went in for a transplant and came back a DAD

An explanation of the technology behind the new sound recording revolution: how the LP went in for a transplant and came back a DAD!

PART 2: Microphones. David Mellor cuts through the mythology of microphone techniques with some practical advice.

An exclusive interview with Rick Wakeman plus music from '1984' for you to play.

This successful Reggae band discuss the recording of 'Labour Of Love' and their new studio.

Signal processor control is one of MIDI's less well-known applications yet it offers enormous scope for the imaginative user. Craig Anderton is your guide...

The chief engineer at the Old Smithy, one of the Midlands' most respected studios, passes on a few pearls of wisdom.