The lowdown on current polysynths, voice expanders and controller keyboards in this month's instalment of our unique buyer's guide.

On the Road, the second of our practical reviews of a P.A. package

Intrepid reporter Paul Wiffen jets over to Chicago for an exclusive peek at the latest goodies from the States

Soundcraft 200SR Mixer

A first rate general purpose live or recording desk that doesn't cost the earth.

Dod R910/Cutec FX500

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With features like stereo, mono and separate outputs for external processing, real-time and step-time programming, MIDI compatibility, and interchangeable drum sounds, the budget-priced MD8 should theoretically cost a lot more than it does. Tony Wride sees if it lives up to expectations.

Rack-Mount Sampler/Sequencer

A rack-mount version of the EPS was something Ensoniq swore they would never produce, but they have finally bowed to public pressure. Paul Wiffen looks at the extra memory, extra outputs and SCSI applications, and concludes it has been worth the wait.

Eight-note poly keyboard with 10 presets, 10 programmable memories and an arpeggiator

Level II V3.5

Quality music software for the Commodore Amiga has been thin on the ground, but now there's at least one sequencer that can stand comparison to leading ST software. Paul Overaa checks out version 3.5 of Dr.T's KCS Level II.

Beyer's MCE81 condenser mic is their latest addition to a long line of sturdy, high quality studio and stage microphones. Gareth Stuart finds out just what it records best.

Tony Reed plans out his shopping list for the coming year

Jez Ford gets his laughing gear round the budget Casio MIDI wind controller - The DH100

A pictorial taste of some of the hot new products unveiled at last month's British Music Fair.

Thoughts on MIDI's Next Decade

Elka Master Keyboards

With rack expanders forever dropping in price, the concept of one 'master' keyboard capable of controlling all MIDI devices in a system becomes more appealing by the minute. And with the MK88 and MK55, Tony Wride believes Elka have fulfilled the promise of MIDI and produced the ultimate master keyboards, jam-packed with features.

MIDI-SMPTE Synchroniser

David Mellor, reviewer of the original J.L Cooper PPS1 'Poor Person's SMPTE' unit, looks at the new rackmount PPS100 - the Professional Person's SMPTE unit.