The world's leading hi-tech music magazine celebrates its tenth anniversary this issue. Tim Goodyer considers the role MT has played in shaping the industry and the music.

MIDI Utility Software

MAXplay opens a window on a world of MIDI applications, including MIDI analysers, harmonisers, editor/librarians and much, much more. Kendall Wrightson investigates.

Programmable MIDI Foot Controller

Following on from our look at KCS last month - Clive updates us on the new version for the Mac

Dawn Patrol Studio Monitors

Paul White tests an unusual pair of studio monitors from a new British manufacturer.

With the novelty wearing off dedicated software synth editors, the race is on to come up with the definitive generic editor. Ian Waugh test-drives Dr T's entry.

Synthcheck

An expansion on the Expander with a free (£1200) keyboard! Paul Fishman goes upmarket

sequencer for the PC

For many people, the definitive sequencing software for the PC has yet to be written. Could this be it?

This new multi-function unit lets you physically access and modify hex code MIDI signals amongst other things. Jay Chapman discovers it may be rather more useful than most would think.

Guitarcheck

Do we really need more Strat copies? Dave Burrluck ponders the question

Tanrak System

The first of a two-part review of Tantek's rack-mounting signal processors. Ian Waugh looks at a modular system that comes ready-built or in kit form for construction enthusiasts.

How do you learn your favourite songs? Sheet music? Records? Tapes? No way, Jose. Today's musician uses MIDI song files. David Hughes reviews songs-on-disk from hands on MIDI software.

CM MX816 Console Automation

A cost-effective VCA mix automation system that can be used with any console.

New products — New people

KeyboardCheck

Roland introduce the SAS and Jim Betteridge finds it makes a piano easier to yomp with.

The Best of British

Britain's booming hi-tech music industry.

Dave Simpson discovers a remote control, autolocate and spare hand all in one compact unit - the QuPlay QP1.

Programmable Digital Delay

First of several new products from Dynacord is this rack-mounting digital delay line. Paul White managed to find time to review it.