Atari ST Software

With software synth editors challenging the instruments' own front panels for attention, Quinsoft have brought the popular Alesis Quadraverb an editor of its own. Ian Waugh looks in on the Quaddy.

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.

Turn your Atari ST into a complete software music system for well under a ton. Ian Waugh fires up a new all-in-one music program from an independent British company.

Sound module giant test

E-mu Proteus FX, Korg X3R, Yamaha TG300 do battle

Wilf Smarties takes another new sample CD for a spin.

An interview with the ex-After The Fire keyboard player about his home recording experiences and equipment.

Yamaha W7

Workstation made easy

Soundcraft Spirit Folio

The man behind Elton’s new mix

No hype, no waffle - just tomorrow's products today

Tomorrow’s products previewed

The long-awaited new box from Alesis gives the user access to up to four simultaneous high quality effects.

Wilf Smarties gives a new batch of CDs a spin.

Production Tips & Techniques

'Now the Virgin returns,' quoth Virgil, and who are we to disagree? Mel Lambert takes a colourful look at Richard Branson's new London studio: a Town House for the Lord of the Manor.

The Return of the Modular Synthesizer

Digidesign continue to add to their innovative range of synthesis programs which use the flexibility of computers for sound creation and the hardware of MIDI samplers to replay the sounds. Paul Wiffen finds he loves the former but hates the latter.

Software for the IBM PC

System Design Associates' Promidi Studio System is a powerful sequencing package for IBM and compatible computers that records straight to disk. Ian Waugh checks it out.

An exciting new series for the home electro-musician running a home studio

Outboard signal processors have been sporting MIDI sockets on their rear panels for some time now, but just what can MIDI do for fx and how can you best use it? Vic Lennard patches into processing.

Advanced Vector Synthesiser

In their days at the top, Sequential pioneered an exciting form of sound generation called Vector Synthesis. Simon Trask witnesses its revival in Korg's Wavestation.

Don 't be sad - let MT solve your technical problems for you

Mark J. Prendergast looks behind the anonymous front of the KLF, riding high on the success of 'What Time Is Love' and '3am Eternal'.