MPC Sync Track

A look at the new, exciting Musical Instrument Digital Interface

PART 2: SEQUENCING AND NOTATION

In the second part of MT's look at the powerful Synclavier system, Dan Rue and Scott Wilkinson embark on their very own fantastic journey into the heart of the beast to consider its sequencing and notation abilities.

Sequential Circuits' MIDI sequencer for the Commodore 64 looks like a bargain at only £185. David Ellis checks out the reality.

Direct-to-disk recording explained

MT's guide to the theory and practice of the tapeless studio

Sound Workshop

AHB Keymix

Simon Trask takes an in-depth look qt a computer-controlled modular mixer. Does MIDI programmability represent the future of the mixing console?

Software Surplus

With on-board midi mute automation, six auxiliaries, 16 inputs and 16 monitors, Allen & Heath's new pint-sized Saber looks set to emulate the success of its larger brethren. Dave Lockwood checks it out.

Mensana — Computer Music Band

Regular round-up of what's new in the world of hi-tech music and recording.

writing for MIDI

Akai S1100 Version 2.0

As if by magic, your S1100 can become a hard disk recorder, courtesy of Akai's latest upgrade. David Mellor leads his favourite sampler along the upgrade path.

Yamaha 8000 Series Kit on Test.

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the roland space echo lives - with the help of a little modern technology

Tascam 238S 8-Track

Dave Lockwood checks out the first ever Dolby S cassette multitracker in this exclusive review.

SynthAxe

We return to bring you the latest news and developments on the astounding SynthAxe.

Part 2. Dave Lockwood completes his assessment of the new features to be found in the latest version of this popular sequencing and scorewriting program for the Atari ST.

And you thought PCM was a medical complaint...

Looking back over ten years' worth of magazines, it seemed that there were certain moments worth reliving - here are the edited highlights.