Record Deals

And how they are got. We talk to five recent getters of the said deals, and relay advice and tactics

Phonic PMX1600A Mixer

A chat with art-punk godfather Bruce Gilbert, a founder member of left-field collaboration Wire. The man reveals a low-tech approach to hi-tech gear... and a few trade secrets.

Everything you need to start recording at home

Exactly what equipment do you really need to make a start in home recording? We take you through it, step by step.

Sam Phillips, the world's first recording legend?

Home recording goes modular.

Computer Controlled Recorder

One of the prime forces for the 90s is sure to be digital recording and editing - as found in TOPAZ. Simon Trask previews a powerful new system from Steinberg Digital Audio.

The Doctor Click is one of the synthesiser world's most comprehensive universal interface units, but its price puts it beyond the reach of most musicians. Ian Gilby examines a new, cheaper alternative from the same manufacturer.

Back on the master tape trail with tireless tracker Trynka. Stars watch out! You've been found out...

C-Lab Notator/Creator V3.1

The latest update to C-Lab's Creator/Notator adds graphic arranging, support for tape recorder transport control, and a host of other assorted new or improved features. If you still haven't upgraded from a pre-3.0 version, now's the time to do it, says Dave Lockwood.

A new addition to the Carlsbro range, a robust and inexpensive stage echo machine

Dave Gilmour sheds varying degrees of light on himself and the band.

DREAM MACHINE: roland space echo

the roland space echo lives - with the help of a little modern technology

Which Gear is Right for You?

The concluding part of this epic work concerning the moral and fiscal implications of a blank cassette levy.

A special feature for owners of the oft-neglected Sinclair Spectrum. There's an update for E&MM's original MicroMIDI interface board, plus patch dump software for two MIDI Poly-synths, the SCI SixTrak and Yamaha DX7.

A chance to do some crystal gazing at product developments in the music/recording/visual fields.

An exclusive interview with the innovator of electronic music and mentor of today's stars, Karlheinz Stockhausen.

Studiomaster Star System Mixer

Is it an analogue modular synth? No! It's a mixer with a difference.

Studio Test

Could this be the Megaportastudio. Jim Betteridge went forth and recorded

The First Single

and sensible use of mixing time

Part 3 of the 8-track At Home review by Nobby Line

Mixer

From SOS to 8-track

Another chance to see who bought what, why they bought it and how pleased they are now that it's too late to send it back.