Moog SL-8, Korg effects

Reading MIDI Implementation Charts

In spite of MIDI's promise of compatibility between hi-tech musical equipment, few of us have found this to be the case. Vic Lennard takes his second look at MIDI Implementation charts and how they can solve your MIDI problems.

Often criticised for its shortcomings. MIDI is still being developed to meet musicians' needs. UK MIDI Association chief Vic Lennard brings news of the latest updates and their applications.

MIDI Merger

From the humble origins of their Pocket Merge, Anatek have refined a powerful eight-way MIDI merging system that could become essential to the serious MIDI studio. Vic Lennard merges with the elite.

Plus MIDI MKS-30 and MKS-10

With more importance being attached to the benefits of a fully-integrated, synchronised studio set-up, Mark Jenkins checks out a new-to-the-UK chase synchroniser package imported by Audio Services of Stockport that is ideally suited to use with Tascam recorders and supports both SMPTE and MIDI.

One Two's first custom program for your micro

Wave goodbye to constant repatching of MIDI cables and problems with the delay-inducing Thru socket using these useful MIDI routing boxes from Quark. Paul Wiffen enlightens us.

ElectroVoice Sx200 Series

Personal PA system

From Canada comes Mandala, the first instrument capable of translating video images into MIDI data - and vice versa. Jim Burgess points some pretty pictures and assesses the implications.

At last! A new system that gives you hi-fidelity sound from a standard video recorder. Could it become the stereo reel-to-reel machine of the future? Judge for yourself.

If you've got problems with your power supply, you've got problems with your MIDI setup - you've probably got problems you never imagined. Mark Burletson plays at megalomania.

festival preview

Technology is the touchstone at this key event. Phil Ward talks to Mike Godfrey, designer of the Audio Visual Live System.

JMS Software

JMS continue their commitment to pro software with two new packages - a Six-Trak Editor and Sequence Chain programs.

Subharmonic Synthesiser

This subharmonic synthesiser promises to do for your bottom end what an aural exciter does for your top.

Everything you need to start recording at home

Exactly what equipment do you really need to make a start in home recording? We take you through it, step by step.

The Synergy gets an overhaul and becomes the Synergy Plus, Passport and Syntauri fight it out, and more.

MIDI-to-mains

Key velocity equals brightness - but were talking light, not sound, with this 8-channels-per-note interface from NJD.

The Best of British

Britain's booming hi-tech music industry.

The CX5M music computer could change the face of the home micro-music market. We examine the first dedicated music computer to reach the UK

The latest Steve Hackett album 'Till We Have Faces' is rock music's first flirtation with Ambisonic 'surround' sound. Steve explains how it has affected his whole approach to the recording of his music.

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code, an overdue MIDI sync standard or a missed opportunity for musicians and manufacturers alike? Vic Lennard finds out what time it is.

Pulsar Silverado

Mid-price lights, top-end performance

Dividers or Free Phase?