at the Strand Palace Hotel, 22nd-23rd November

The Turnkey Hands On show is upon us again, the show for home recordists. We anticipate its coming delights.

MIDI Connection Matrix

There are now more peripheral MIDI devices than there are MIDI-equipped musical instruments. Trish McGrath treads through the debris to report on an ingenious connection matrix from London's Syco Systems.

Creating music on a computer

Outboard signal processors have been sporting MIDI sockets on their rear panels for some time now, but just what can MIDI do for fx and how can you best use it? Vic Lennard patches into processing.

Software & Hardware Thrus

Chris Meyer attempts to unravel the mysteries of MIDI's various operating modes, and dispels the myth that some recent instruments have new ones built into them.

From their initial sampled success with 'E=mc2' Big Audio Dynamite have gone on to further explore the use of dialogue and sound effects in pop music. David Bradwell talks technology and photography with keyboardsman Dan Donovan.

Software for the Atari ST

The latest version of the industry-standard Atari ST sequencing package. Simon Trask finds out if software is fulfilling its promise to keep abreast of the times.

Acoustic Guitar MIDI Patterns

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

MIDI Disk Recorder

Paul Overaa looks at a unit about to make a big impact on the MIDI scene - The Elka Orla

MIDI Patchbays

Much has been said about MIDI patchbays and their near indispensability in a modern MIDI setup. Vic Lennard questions their importance and looks at the alternatives.

Sequencercheck

Casio get further into the pro market, Chris Jenkins gets into their newie

Gajits' popular Atari ST sequencer one has now arrived on the Commodore Amiga Paul Overaa takes a look.

John Renwick gets his paws on the graphic sequence editor from Dr T

Software for the Atari ST

If you're looking for a visual aid to drum pattern editing or a means of turning your Akai S900 sampler into a drum machine this Atari software could be the answer. Chris Jenkins investigates.

More useful hints and tips for Dr.T’s music programs, written and compiled exclusively for SOS by Dr.T themselves.

Macintosh MIDI Interface

The new line of cheap Apple Macs sees them Ending more music applications; now the search is on for a cost-effective MIDI interface. Vic Lennard checks out a strong contender.

In Search Of The Truth

Despite the fact that Standard MIDI Fil es have been about for quite a while there is, for many users, still more than a little confusion about their purpose and use. Paul Overaa sheds some light on the subject...

Complete MIDI set-up for the small band.

Synthesiser, Sequencer and Drum Machine Interface

An overview of the synthesiser, sequencer and drum machine interface, based around the DSX.