A colourful bonanza of newly released and forthcoming products unveiled...

Etcetera

Tony Mills thinks Neuronium's curious blend of electronics, guitar-strumming, and psychedelic art could be just the thing to break the musical jelly mould in 1985. See if you agree.

Your chance to catch up on the latest releases from the world of hi-tech music and recording.

A rundown of the new products shown at the recent Frankfurt Music Fair.

This month's glimpse over the horizon

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Studios & Recording

For there is good news yet to hear and fine things to be seen, before we go to Paradise by way of page thirteen.

Stephen Hague has demonstrated considerable talent as a producer of classy electronic pop, riding the faders for the Pet Shop Boys and New Order. But his recent work on albums by Robbie Robertson and Siouxsie & The Banshees shows that he has more strings to his bow. Paul Tingen lends an ear.

Frankfurt Musik Messe 1988

It's that time of year when the music fraternity descend on a frozen Frankfurt. Tim Goodyer and Simon Trask check out new gear, new ideas and tired feet.

In this, the next of our Buyers Guides we look at electric pianos, string synths and electric keyboards in general.

Our regular round-up of whats new in the world of hi-tech music and recording.

Checking up on what's going down

Winning the '89 Technics World DJ Mixing Championship has allowed Cutmaster Swift to plough the prize money into his studio. Simon Trask talks samples and scratches with the Champion.

Commodore's Amiga computer is the beneficiary of this impressive - and colourful - sequencing package. Ian Waugh welcomes the illusion.

Music Instruction System

Of the few computer-based music teaching systems available, Xanadu's Musicom - distributed by Roland - is one of the most versatile. David Ellis finds out if it's cheap enough to tempt fund-starved schools.

A Quick glance at the crystal ball reveals new products on the way from Kawai, Stepp, Tascam, Soundtracs, Ramsa, and others...

New gear revealed. Plus on-the-spot report of how Yamaha in Japan treat the musicianly public.

A colourful round-up of what's new in the hi-tech recording arena.

The month - this month

Conclusion of the survey.

...while Dan Goldstein, sore-foot from Germany, has the details on the new European and Japanese gear that'll soon be flooding the UK's music stores. Prepare for some surprises.