Fretless Bass Playing

Colin Hodgkinson wide-eyed and fretless.

We first looked at the Digisound in July, but now the Dutch sampled-sound percussion machine has some new features and a new distributor. Paul White checks out the new version.

MIDI Percussion Voice Generator

Simon Trask confronts a technological puzzle. Why have Korg put 19 digital drum voices in a box that contains no sequencing software?

Two manufacturers follow their already established polysynths with keyboardless voice expanders. Trish McGrath puts the Chase Bit 01 and Siel Expander 80 through their paces.

A prolonged period of silence from two ex-Japan members may have lead same to believe they've said all they have to say. Dan Goldstein and Tim Goodyer discover this is not the case.

A complete rundown of all the polysynths, voice expanders and remote keyboards currently available - plus the comments of our reviewing team on each of them.

Real Drum Company Masterkit CD-ROM Vol. 1

Tomorrow's Technology Today

more tips towards better stage monitoring

The Mix's information bulletin board

Dave Hutchins compares the traditional and modern methods of recording.

Yamaha's DX7 may well be a classic keyboard but its MIDI implementation and small onboard memory are starting to look decidedly limited compared to newer generation keyboards. What's needed is an upgrade, and the add-on E! board from America's Grey Matter Response is certainly that! Martin Russ enthuses over its features.

Programmable Digital Drum Machine

Few companies make synthesiser debuts as good as the Kawai K3. Now the same company has introduced its first digital beatbox; Simon Trask finds out if they've maintained the standard.

Synpac Battery Eliminator

This month’s Industry Profile visits an audio/video recording and retail outlet in the heart of Essex.

Portable DAT Recorder

As the market prepares itself for an influx of DAT recorders from the giants of the hi-fi world, Mark Jenkins takes a brief look at a new portable offering from Technics, the SV260.

SOS on-line

UK's annual studio products event

New Roland digital delays and more

"...comes back from Hammersmith."

What we saw at the big fair, including famous gear and famous people.

Sounds, samples, & software upgrades for the modern studio

New software, updates, sounds, and samples

What happened when the International MIDI Association talked software, plus more. Newscaster - David Ellis.