The Micro Guitar

Tony Mills uncovers some software for—guitarists! Whatever will they think or next?

CD-ROM sample player

The CD Side of sampling.

Jim Betteridge puts on his rubber vest, brushes his little moustache and goes to see the Frankies

More racket, this time from down under

Reports on recent appearances by two widely revered names in electro-music, Klaus Schulze and King Crimson.

Synclavier

The updated Synclavier with new software. We take it for a test run.

A preview of some of the goodies soon to be hitting our shops.

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

This month, helpful hints for users of C-Lab and Opcode software.

Ian Boddy concludes his look at how to take electronic music on the road by examining his own live set-up and how it's put to use in a concert situation.

Yamaha TQ5 Expander

Stylish or ugly, don't let the TQ5’s unconventional casing distract you from the fact that with its 8-track integral sequencer and digital effects, this 4-operator FM expander packs a pretty powerful punch for the money. David Hughes reports from his ring-side seat.

Mac Digital Audio Software

Digital Audio Workstation

Korg are well known for making musical instruments, but the Soundlink takes them into the new field of hard disk recording/editing. David Mellor watches the price of hard disk editors descend to breathable regions of the atmosphere.

Yamaha SPX90

With the help of new software technology, Yamaha's new multi-FX unit does the job of a half-dozen outboard machines. Paul White gives a rundown of what it can do, and how well it does it.

Synthcheck

Yamaha DX7, Casio CZ5000, Juno 106, Korg DW6000, 30 to 1 the field. Commentator, Tony Mills

Boss DR660 Drum Machine

Rag Bags and Hotch Potch

Another grab-bag of micro-goodies from IM&RW's computer hack (or is that hacker?) Tony Mills

How To Get The Most From Your Sampler

David Mellor concludes his exploration of the world's most expensive musical instrument with an interview with a musician who can actually afford one, Simon Franglen.

The System

In this month's system feature, we focus on sequencing with a human touch: DX7 and SH101 in perfect harmony.

FX tutorial

Part one of Bob Dormon's effects tutorial

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO ONE

The most popular post-Minimoog monosynth is still the best alternative for everything from new age to northern techno. Greg Truckell reintroduces an old friend.

MIDI and SMPTE

Two industry standards settle their timing differences and agree to work together. Chris Meyer checks it out and discusses proposals for the MSMPTE.