for the PC

Roland's first foray into the PC direct-to-disk recording field and it looks pretty impressive.

The Multiverb Alpha is the latest and greatest in ART's series of studio multi-effects processors. Dave Lockwood checks it out.

Why It Occurs & How To Prevent It

Analysis, comment, discussion... hey, Rock'n' Roll

The Pros And Cons

Seasoned programmer Paul Wiffen reveals the truth about separate voice outputs on samplers. Are they really desirable or are they just a nuisance? And what happens to the polyphony when you use them? We tell you what no others dared!!

Synthesis Software

CAD meets synthesis inside the Apple Mac. Robert Rich fires up a program that allows you to design your sounds on computer before transferring them to your sampler.

Ralf Hutter: This year's model

The first of two versatile electronic percussion modules

Studio Test

Cheap and effective, like our own spring chicken Jim Betteridge

Mel Lambert on the MXR Compander, including a general roundup of noise reduction techniques.

Following on from last month's glossary of terms, we begin our run through the complicated business that is recording, with a back-to-basics approach to setting record levels.

The final part of E&MM's advanced microprocessor design

Modifications and additions in this final part of our advanced micro controlled drum machine

Vesta Kozo DIG-420

Following their DIG-411 delay line: Vesta Kozo have now introduced this unit that is first and foremost a sampler and it can be used under keyboard control.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a professional MIDI programmer/musician? How do you get your sessions? What kind of gigs come up? What sort of problems arise? What sort of technical and musical knowledge do you need? Mike Collins spills the beans.

From his formative days experimenting with Torchsong, William Orbit has made good through his remixes and a new outfit called Bass-o-matic. Tim Goodyer watches time catch up with a techno-prophet.

Making demos with the latest multitrack machine!

Once More for the Viewers at Home

The Rebis RA226 Sampler gets the H&SR treatment.

Living Dangerously with 'Doors'

A look behind closed Doors.

In depth.

A chance to check out some of the forthcoming new products that might force you to dig deeper into your pockets later this year.

From synth pop to sequencers and back. Two-and-a-half years since they lost graced our front cover, Paul Humphreys and Andy McCluskey tell Tim Goodyer how progress is made, as album number seven hits the streets.

Zoo TV

MT goes backstage at U2's multimedia spectacular and discovers the technical realities behind Eno and the band's vision. Engineer Dave Lemmink unveils the system that redefines stadium rock