Casio SZ1

Another sequencer first, this time for Casio, seeking to extend their grip over the budget end of the pro synth market. Simon Trask reckons the foray has been worthwhile.

A large mixing console can have literally thousands of knobs and switches. David Mellor explains how to use every last one of them - almost! Part 1 of 2.

portastudios - get side tracked with a four-track

Fostex XR-5 & XR-7

Stylish personal multitrackers

From the humblest of 4-track cassette recorders to the might of 48-track digital, multitrack is the technique used for 99.9% of all commercial recordings. David Mellor looks at the background to this powerful tool and wonders how we ever managed without it.

Home Recording for Musicians

Conclusion

The Teac 80-8 tape machine, Tascam Model 5 mixer and dbx DX-8 noise-reduction unit: last month we examined them individually, this month we look at them in combination.

Indie Records

First part on how to go about releasing your own electronic record. A D.I.Y. guide.

Fostex 160 Multitracker

What can I say... it's black, it lights up... they've done it again — another winner.

Martyn Ware talks about money and the musician. Make £50,000 without playing a note.

Fostex Model 20

Who needs a 3-track mastering machine? Fostex think you do so read all about the Model 20.

A new column introducing musicians with their own home studios.

Vie Marshall talks to record producer Simon Harris, but will he show her his Yo-Yo?

Johnny Hates Jazz are in the privileged position of being allowed to produce their own debut album. David Bradwell talks to the band about their unusual situation, their techniques and their philosophies.

Fostex’s new 454 mixer is aimed fairly and squarely at the recording user, with features that make it an ideal companion to most 4 or 8-track recorders. Paul Ireson explains why.

User Report

Fostex A8 eight track and 350 mixer.

Gary Cooper records his verdict

A close up on the stationary and mobile aspects of recording

In an age when most MIDI sequencers seem to come on floppy disk, Alesis hits the market with their new hardware sequencer, the MMT-8. It doesn't boast a video monitor or multi-mega tracks, so can it compete with the omnipresent beige box? David Mellor yearns to learn.

Band Aid

how they made music for Ethiopia

Software and Interface

David Ellis casts a critical eye over Passport Designs' first foray into the wonderful world of MIDI.

An explanation of terms.