The conclusion of our in-depth look at Bill's home 16 track studio in Yorkshire.

Photo Review of highlights at APRS exhibition

Software for Apple Macintosh

Our resident Mac user Martin Russ steps his way enthusiastically through two of the best written software packages for the Apple Macintosh computer [in this part] - 'Performer', a comprehensive multitrack sequencing program.

Which Gear is Right for You?

Free of Culture Club, guitarist Roy Hay declares his infatuation with soul music and forms a new band. Tim Goodyer listens to his tales of "programming madness".

Sequencer

The latest dedicated sequencer from Yamaha offers 16 tracks, extensive editing capabilities and a built-in disk drive. Howard Massey gives it a spin.

PART 1: In the first installment of this two-part feature, we take a look behind the scenes at the design, development and construction of a modern day professional recording studio.

Lock your sequencer to audio and video with a little help from Chris Smith's definitive guide

Roy Wood risked burning the supper to bring us up to date on his career, his current activities and his method of working in the studio.

Studio Modules

The 100 Series is Yamaha's compact, cost- effective line of studio modules. Simon Trask tests a selection of units from mixer through effects to monitors.

In the fourth part of this series, David Mellor looks at the Fostex 4030/4035 synchroniser system, and how it is set up and operated.

Pat Metheny and the well-tempered Synclavier

Guitars Go Avant Garde

The best-known instrumentalists aren't necessarily the ones with the most to say. We chat to American avant garde guitar player Steve Tibbetts via the postal service, and find he's got a lot of views worth hearing.

Sandy Roberton emerges from his record collection to talk to Fred Dellar.

DJM Studios

The story of a studio's struggle from being "in-house" to fully independent

News from the front

all the news you need to know

For all of you that have ever thought, 'If only I could build my own 24-track studio, I'd have it made', we present this cautionary tale.

At one time it was a pottery studio. At another it was the home of Edward the Confessor. Now it is Millstream Recording Studio. Owner Dik Cadbury tells all.

Hitmakers Heaven 17 reveal how they've harnessed the hardware on How Men Are.

Annabel Scott talks to one of the synth world's younger composers about a new album of raunchier, dynamic music, the result of his first sessions in Jive Electro's equipment-laden studio, Battery.

Mixers

In this month's article we take a look at the most central piece of equipment in any recording studio; the mixer.

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

A look at this successful equipment dealer.

Geoff Mitcham's account of how he set up his own mobile recording studio.