Keith Emerson On Korg. Gordon Giltrap On MIDI Guitars Peter Oxendale On Sampling

With real acoustic instrument sounds

The distinctly eighties phenomenon of remixing is playing a significant part in the development of today's popular music. Tim Goodyer discusses the art of remixing with Norman Cook.

Guitarcheck

Dave Burrluck is your chiming man

In spite of The Turtles' attempts to sue them to death, De La Soul is Dead remains simply the title of their second long player. Mark van Schaick talks samples and success with Maseo.

In this age of conspicuous consumption, the objects of desire can often become more important than the ends for which they are intended. Are you more proud of your gear or your music?

The use of samples is often frowned upon by rock audiences, but Jesus Jones have made them the basis of some of the most aggressive and innovative rock music around. Nigel Lord talks to Jesus.

Smiths' producer Stephen Street lets off some steam.

Cutting A Record

When push comes to shove - part two of MT's guide to releasing and promoting your own record

Eclectic electricians who do unofficial world cup themes and official singles called 'Philip Glass'.

Sampling Drum Machine

"Affordable" sampling drum machines are few and far between. Dan Goldstein checks up on this contender for a vacant throne from the French.

More news of forthcoming new products to tempt you to dig deeper into your pockets.

Expander modules may be the modular synths of our age, but are they as good? Steve Howell explores the Akai VX90 and provides some guidance on how it can be used with Akai's range of sampling machines.

CD ROM and Removable Hard Disk

Never Ending Storage

Inside info — inside gear

A straightforward guide to producing Dance Mixes using budget equipment.

sampling keyboard spectacular

Westone Pantera & Clipper

The Plot Thickens

More Pics on the beat monitored by Tony Mills

APRS Report

The latest developments in the recording world brought the industry, press and public flocking to Olympia 2 recently. Simon Trask records the event.

Roland's flagship sampling module boasts an impressive specification, and its page-based screens are oddly reminiscent of the famous Fairlight. Kendall Wrightson finds out how impressive it is in the flesh.

Two guys with a home studio and some racks of realty nice gear. Plus two albums of unique electronic music. Simon Trask meets them

GuitarCheck

Dave Burrluck welcomes back an old name that never disappeared

The drug culture of the rave scene continues to attract the attention of both the pop charts and the tabloid press. Tim Goodyer talks Ecstasy, agony and technology with one of the genre's heroes.