Phil South discovers that room simulation is not incurable these days, thanks in part to this latest combined digital reverb and multi-effects processor from Korg.

At last, Hybrid Technology unveil a music keyboard specifically designed for their Music 5000 computer-based synthesiser. Noel Williams caresses and assesses.

From Canada comes Mandala, the first instrument capable of translating video images into MIDI data - and vice versa. Jim Burgess points some pretty pictures and assesses the implications.

Phil Brammer finds time for RealTime for the ST

Fair do's for all!

Apple Macintosh Software

As the Apple Mac computer falls in price, attention is being focussed on less expensive software - like Audio Trax. Ian Waugh checks out a sequencer / audio recorder which won't break the bank.

Two oscillator 16 memory programmable mono with arpeggiator and sequencer

An easy-to-follow project to fit separate outputs to your Dr. Rhythm to increase its versatility.

Angel Recordings

Angel Recordings, Hull.

Atari ST Software

Already proven on the Macintosh, Passport's popular scorewriting program makes the transition to the humble ST. Ian Waugh likes the score and goes back for more.

Equipment: ANALOGUE TIME PROCESSOR

How to make your own Spectrum sampler for less than £20. The software comes on the tape.

Wilf Smarties gives a new batch of CDs a spin.

Four-stringed readers of Making Music show one-stringers how to go further.

Mr A. Reader probes the percussionist.

MultiKlone Kit

Just because an electronic drum kit is (very) cheap, doesn't mean to say it isn't worth hearing. So says Paul White, who's played with the best of them.

hard disk recorder

Direct-to-disk recording from the sample stable

Is heavy metal really all mouth and trousers, or is there music in there too? Gary Moore's keyboardsman discusses technology and the changing face of rock with Tim Goodyer - quietly.

Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Obscure orchestra leader, Simon Jeffes intrigues Paul Tingen with stories of self-discovery in Japan, and finding music in one note.