In the final part of his series on the synchronisation of audio and video, Francis Rumsey summarises the possible applications of timecodes in helping to automate the music studio.

Accessorycheck

Onboard electronics unravelled by unbored Dave Burrluck

MIDI Message Monitor/Generator

This British "black box" has so many useful MIDI applications that many people will be buying two. Tim Goodyer asks "what the hell's a Patch Commander?".

A computer-based digital music synthesiser

Developments and equipment

Hints, Tips & News From The World Of Music Software

Hardware and Software for Sinclair Spectrum

E&MM new-boy Simon Trask gets his teeth into a Spectrum-based sampling system that retails for no more than £50.

Almost every keyboard exhibitor at the British Music Fair was using these British-designed and built speakers to play their products through. Paul White tries to find out why.

XRI Systems XR400 MIDI Mate

Is your MIDI system just an accident waiting to happen? Here's an easy way of bringing order to your present tangled mess of MIDI connections. Martin Russ checks out XRI Systems' clever XR400 MIDI Mate.

Part 2: Applying the PDSG

Some typical applications of the Programmable Digital Sound Generator, outlined by its designer, Alan Boothman.

in, out, in, out, in, out...

Budget digital sampling at the flick of a switch or two

Confused by MIDI - or even been hiding from it in the hope it might go away? Your prayers are answered and your fears dispelled by Bob O'Donnell in the first of a series that takes MIDI from the top.

Software Stumbling

The software revolution hits a snag.

Flying Scotsman Stuart Gillan watches UB40 make an exhibition of themselves North of the Border

MIDI routing, filtering and syncing are all handled by this new British 'black box'. Simon Trask checks it out.

Long-distance MIDI transmission is no longer a dream, now that Quark have developed a system that converts it into a more durable format. Annabel Scott reports.

Do you know why top recording artists like Toyah and Haircut 100 are going digital? Our article explains why.

Tying It All Together

Part 4: Francis Rumsey ties up the loose ends of his series on the synchronisation of audio tracks to video, with a rundown of what to look for when buying a synchroniser system.

Dod/IVL Pitchrider 7000 Mk.2

IVL's Pitchrider assessed

Getting The Best From Your Loudspeakers

In part four of our series on small PA systems, we look at the importance of loudspeaker positioning on stage.

The Next Generation

A new generation from Roland