Two four-track, six-channel machines rated

Eight top pop players and producers discuss the necessity of notation. Richard Walmsley chairs the debate

preview for the Commodore

Whether you like his music or not, nobody can knock Paul McCartney's achievements as the world's most successful songwriter. In a rare interview he talks to Patrick Humphries about the music, recordings and personalities that combined to produce his first solo album for three years - 'Press To Play'.

Studio Test

Richard Walmsley on another contender for the 'small is beautiful' stakes

Why you can't keep a good man down... can you?

BPM StudioTechnik CR73

Berlin’s hottest new condenser mic

how soundtracks changed one star's life

When a Liverpudlian keyboard player lost faith in Immaterial things he found salvation in the Christians. Paul Tingen listens to the confessions of Henry Priestman.

two veg

From Folkie to MIDI. Chris Maillard finds out how the hard bitten acoustic veteran has been bitten hard by the electronic bug

Audio Training Courses

Recording courses: what are they, where are they and do they increase your chances of getting the job of your dreams?

Golden boy of the teeny bop scene a closet guitar hero? It's true, all true. Muso musings captured for posterity by Dave Burrluck and Susan Rookledge.

Countdown To The Music Network

Deputy Editor Paul Gilby reveals what this magazine will be doing on The Music Network - Europe’s brand new computer communications system for musicians and the music industry. Read all about it!

NAME: new album/new equipment/sound techniques/change of style/gig horrors... LIST

On this month’s RE:MIX mixed-mode CD...

The words behind the sounds on this month’s CD

Berry Gordy

Berry Gordy, boss of Motown

PRS - The Performing Right Society

The first of an occasional series in which David Mellor takes a look at the organisations that help musicians and composers earn an honest crust in this hard world. This month: the Performing Right Society.

In this first article of a new series, John Harris examines basic song arrangement.

News from America compiled by Simon Braund

Where you going with that baton in your hand

'What's the Colour of Money?' was one of last year's most inventive hit singles, but since then, little has been heard from Mark Rogers. Tim Goodyer talks to him as the first HB album is released.