George Chkiantz assembles his very own Powertran PSI 4002 amp. Now it's your turn.

for Rock 'n' Roll

Ben Duncan looks at the design philosophy behind a modern power amplifier. If you don't understand it just be seen reading it and it will improve your credibility.

A step-by-step guide to wiring phono connectors.

You've heard of harmonisers costing thousands, but we've scooped the first ever kit project that does it all for under £200!

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 short circuit to the latest news on the Computer Musician scene.

Soldering Techniques & Wiring Looms

Part 3: If you are a home studio builder, then sooner or later you are going to have to solder. And unless you like tangled cables, you will need to be able to make up your own wiring looms. David Mellor offers a man-in-the-street’s guide to simple and reliable wiring techniques.

Effects

And as the cheap bitter slaps rhythmically against the stage, our two intrepid reporters bring news of the Bell Modular effects system. No bolds hard.

High quality monitors for the home recordist

for Wasp Synthesiser and Commodore 64

Jethro Hill and some software that allows EDP's Wasp synthesiser to be sequenced from a Commodore 64: amazingly, no additional hardware is required to interface the two...

Ian Burden of Human League outlines beginner's tips and a future strategy for electronic music.

Pot Pourri

Phil 'D.I.Y.. YI. Like you verry much' Walsh with another handful of handy hints

Where do you go to learn more about the subjects covered in this magazine? The answer is the Gateway School of Recording & Music Technology. Ralph Denyer investigates.

Interconnect

Mating Microphones - ever wondered why your low impedance mic won't work well with your recorder? Then read on...

Power amp giant test

Austin Armstrong, BSS, C-Audio, MHA Chameleon, and RCF battle it out

Audio Connectors

IN TUNE's sneak preview of the Frankfurt Fair

The Bahamas boy talks tunes and tides with Adrian Deevoy

Amplifier

A colourful bonanza of newly released and forthcoming new products.