Are you afraid of the art of Bath? Adrian Deevoy goes into battle with Curt and Roland

The MTR SLM82 Line Mixer

If you've run out of channels, you might find this little mixer a profitable way to fill up your rack space.

Our regular round-up of whats new in the world of hi-tech music and recording.

Founder member of Depeche Mode and Yazoo, Vince Clarke is joined here by Eric Radcliffe, his partner in a new band, The Assembly, air their views on writing and recording in the 1980's.

Creative mixing with MIDI controlled effects

Paul Gilby takes a look at the first MIDI controlled effect - Yamaha's D1500 which heralds a series on creative mixing with MIDI controlled devices.

An interesting interview with Andre Jacquemin who just happens to be the man responsible for the recording of the Monty Python madness that's surfaced on film and vinyl over the last decade or so.

Playing Live

Electronic music live - a special focus

The story of a CD

Not many people would have the courage to give up a lucrative career in the jingles business in order to record and release their own CD. But that's precisely what Simon Renouf has done, and this is his story...

Talking timber with the topping troubadour

Sansui WSX1 6-Track Recorder

Sansui mark their debut into the home recording market with the impressive WSX1. Incorporating the first ever 6-track cassette recorder, it also combines a 2-track master recorder, an 8-channel mixer, and built-in digital effects in a convenient package. Will it appeal? Dave Lockwood finds out.

Studio Focus

ADT BOXES

Dave Blake has an Attack of Delirium Tremolando.

Tom Newman - tubular Tom raps with our own dread feller.

John started his career as a tape op and worked his way up. He is now a respected engineer and producer as well as being a great supporter of ambisonic recording.

Multi Effects Processor

David Mellor samples the delights of a multiple effects unit that can create up to nine high quality effects at the same time.

Soundcraft Spirit Automated Mixer

The Benefits Of Hiring Equipment

Hire companies may provide your only means of obtaining equipment for a gig or session, or give you hands-on experience of potential purchases. Zenon Schoepe looks at what you get for your money.

Recording the Bass

Recording the Bass - both acoustic and electric.

Korg DSM1 & E-mu SP1200

Are the latest samplers from Korg and E-mu Systems really new instruments, or are they simply updates on old machines? Lorenz Rychner counts the bits and checks the clocks.

Warren Cann looks at the updated version of the MPC60, the most notable result of Roger Linn's collaboration with Akai.

Equipment

Allen and Heath/Brenell release one of their beautiful Mod II mixers into the grateful clutches of Mel Lambert, who lets you know warrisallabout.