Korg DSM1 & E-mu SP1200

Are the latest samplers from Korg and E-mu Systems really new instruments, or are they simply updates on old machines? Lorenz Rychner counts the bits and checks the clocks.

A thorough study of the 'do's' and 'don'ts'.

Rocktron HUSH Intelligent Sound Processor

Paul White opts for the quiet life with this effective cure for hiss — and there's even an enhancer and compressor thrown in for good measure.

Torch Song; aspiring musical and studio entrepreneurs

Fostex’s SMPTE reading/writing, MIDI syncing, auto-locating, remote transport control unit recently underwent a serious internal re-examination. Ed Jones assesses the newly implemented features and describes their practical application.

Forthcoming new products from the hi-tech music recording field.

Just a few of the new technology instruments revealed at this music industry event in August.

Three jam-packed pages of hot new products.

1989 PC Show Report

Over 100,000 people attended this year's show; Paul Ireson reveals what you missed music-wise if you stayed at home.

Nominated by Steve Levine, Steve Lillywhite, Peter Collins, Hugh Padgham, Swain and Jolley

Revolution Or Evolution?

Bluey Mannick of Incognito in the hot seat...

Sound module giant test

E-mu Proteus FX, Korg X3R, Yamaha TG300 do battle

No hype, no waffle - just tomorrow's products today

Your guide to tomorrow’s new toys

First Take

The thoughts of production and remixing team Pressure Zone close this bumper 208-page issue of SOS.

Outbreak of war, latest football results and a tap-dancing spaniel. This is the news.

AccessoryCheck

Dave Burrluck's Strat gets active

Yet another show. Organised by the Audio Engineering Society, this 4-day show displayed the latest advancements in recording technology.

Dynacord MIDI Amplifier

The marriage of valve and MIDI technology in Dynacord's Reference 500 guitar amplifier results in an astonishingly good design as Ian Gilby discovered.