Deep Studio

A look at Deep Studio - set up with the help of the Manpower Services Commission.

Studio Test

Jim Betteridge enthuses, or could it really be John Bull

Oldies identified: Epiphone, Ibanez, Fender, Eros, Radiotone, Hofner, Rickenbacker, Excetro and Fasan.

What about a six'n'twelve-string on it? Dave Blake considers Shergold's rights and wrongs.

little Andy Taylor on big guitar sounds

Software for the Atari Falcon

From D2D2U - tapeless recording on the Falcon

Martin Russ attends the Second International Computer Music Weekend Conference held at Keele University, 28-29th January 1989.

After releasing an album consisting entirely of human vocal samples, Claire Hamill reintroduces the synthesiser to her music. David Bradwell listens to the singer's tale.

Success On The Side

Paul Hardcastle, despite his low profile of late, has been a busy man. Paul Ireson reports.

MIDI Guitar Controller

Casio's first truly professional MIDI guitar boasts an onboard synthesizer and claims to have the fastest pitch tracking of any MIDI guitar. Rowland Jones bought one to find out!

Joan alone with Joan, Wilf Green plays fly on the wall

wealthy, successful and influential, but not an ounce of dress sense in sight

Forsaking guitars and drums for a wall of keyboards and racked modules, Sub Sub turned a home studio into a hit factory. ‘Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)’ peaked at Number 3 and took everyone by surprise - except Phil Ward, who heard the single pre-release and contacted the band immediately.

Transport for Bands - Rick Biddulph expounds

IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN

From indie rock to sampled success - this band have used technology to change their sound and get themselves into the charts. David Bradwell talks technology, samples and football to Beloved people.

The cousin of Kevin tells Richard Walmsley of his life as a lone tone

Software for the Atari ST

After his recent jaunt on BBC TV's 'Micro Live' show, Atari ST owner Tony Hastings tries out Steinberg Research's new editing software for the Akai S900 sampler.

Upcoming systems music composer chats to Simon Trask about modern technology, Renaissance music and Belgian pop.

In depth question and answer session on the musician's worst nightmare.

JJ Jeczalik And The Art Of Toys

Best known for his pioneering sampling work and his role in The Art of Noise, JJ holds strong views on the creative use and abuse of studio equipment.

Continuing the extensive guide to the many micros available

Hohner Professional Series (Steinberger Licensed G2 Tremolo Guitar & B2A Active Bass)

Paul Wiffen takes an exclusive look a Ensoniq's latest offering in the field of sampling

Charlie Tumahai & Simon Fox

Be Bop Deluxe's drummer and bassist under the magnifying glass.

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