DJM Studios

The story of a studio's struggle from being "in-house" to fully independent

MIDI/Audio Delays

MT's Charter for those suffering delays on the MIDI line.

for Atari ST Computer

One of America's most innovative software houses comes up with its first program for a 16-bit computer, the Atari ST. Rick Davies takes it for a spin.

A super-screened distribution board that protects against mains transients, ground loops and short circuits - ideal for every electro-musician

The Turnkey Shop

This month's Billy Punter mutter courtesy of the Turnkey Shop

life histories for Gibsons jazz guitars

Second instalment: the bender gets acne.

From a new British company comes a new Atari ST software sequencer that looks set to rival Notator and Cubase for power and versatility. The virtuous Nigel Lord boots it up.

Wonderful Radio Mike Hrano brings you a bulletin on how to get fair play on your airplay

Still trapped in the MIDI maze? Never fear - Vic Lennard has found another way Out

Liverpool's China Crisis are poised for their third album release this month. It shows a marked maturing of styles and attitudes, due partly to the intervention of producer Walter Becker. Dan Goldstein probes the matter further.

Tangerine Dream give a piece of their collective musical mind to Matthew Vosburgh, who also took the pictures.

Quietly but surely, synchronisation codes have become an essential part of MIDI recording, but what's all this SMPTE and FSK stuff really about? Chris Many looks at the different sync codes and why we need them.

Accessorycheck

An active circuit to boost your bass and take the hiss

Etcetera

EMR's new interface

Putting Heaven 17 in the past, Martyn Ware has masterminded a definitive meeting of classic singers, classic soul songs and state-of-the-art technology. Tim Goodyer listens to Words of Quality and Distinction.

Digital Rhythm Programmer

Two years on from their impressive, RX5 drum machine, Yamaha have slimmed down their flagship to give us an affordable 16-bit beat box. Chris Many reckons it could be a hit.

Analogue to Spectrum to Analogue

Building A Rack

Part 4: Building a 19" rack. There is only so high a temporary stack of equipment can get before it becomes a danger to life and limb. David Mellor explains how to give your rackmount gear a happy home.

Atari ST Software

When Yamaha launched their latest flagship synth, the SY77, they knew it was only a matter of time before it received software support. Ian Waugh goes editing with Steinberg.

D-to-D software triple-test

Software for Mac, PC and Falcon

Never mind Starwars fx, this is the war of the star fx. Vic Lennard patches in Yamaha's latest budget multi-fx unit and likes what he hears.

Digital for £300