micro-music for the BBC

Mixing Desk

There’s a 16:8:2 and a 24:8:2, and both have MIDI-controlled automation. Furthermore, Steinberg have written a Cubase-like automation program for your ST, so there’s even less need for any of that awkward stretching. Vic Lennard enters into the Spirit.

Rag Bags and Hotch Potch

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

The Next Logical Step

This 4 track MIDI sequencer is a step in the right direction for Casio but have the budget restrictions limited its appeal?

CMC 24 Mixer

On the cheapest computer-assisted mixer yet, the AHB CMC 24. We take a look.

Ephos 16:2 mixer

Compact desktop mixer

Self confessed synth merchant Dave Stewart reveals how to do away with drummers.

If you've got a serious syncing problem, chances are the new Sync Box will be your best bet for a solution, as Paul White explains.

PART 2: Timecode - much talked about but little understood - is of increasing importance to musicians and recording engineers. Whether you are synchronising audio to video, or MIDI to multitrack, at least a working knowledge of SMPTE/EBU is required. In the second part of this series, David Mellor explains what timecode is and how it is used.

Etcetera

Miking Up

Catching the craziest sounds

Many people own one and even more would like to, for the E16 is the 16-track tape machine to aspire to. Gareth Stuart finds out why.

Portable DAT Recorder

As the market prepares itself for an influx of DAT recorders from the giants of the hi-fi world, Mark Jenkins takes a brief look at a new portable offering from Technics, the SV260.

MIDI Controlled Muting

Paul White evaluates this compact and cost-effective means of adding sequencer-driven mute automation to any mixing console.

As musical equipment evolves, so does the music that is made with it. But what of the musicians - how is their evolution determined by a microchip?

Last month we followed the career of Dave Meegan as he progressed from studio tape-op to full-time engineer at Trevor Horn's Sarm West Studios. This time Chris Allison discovers Dave's feelings about studio life in the fast lane.

A look at the shape of things to come in the recording world.

We talk to the man who produced himself, and find out who won.

Hansa Berlin

Hansa Berlin can produce quality demos on a Yamaha MT-44. Martin Moody got right on the case

Welcome to a different kind of musicians' magazine, upholding old traditions and breaking new ground.

A spotlight on the new products, including the latest in digital technology, at this year's Festival.