Win Alligator's fabulous 175 watt Bass Combo!

Win Free Dean Markley Bass Strings!

Korg's DS8 presented FM synthesis in a more friendly light than originators Yamaha. Now their latest synth makes the price more friendly too. Simon Trask looks at a sine of the times.

An interview with the man who helped start it all.

Win one of four superb guitars, a gold plated microphone or a set of books. Nearly £2,000 worth of prizes.

Your demo tape could win you a brand new Casio VZ-1 synthesizer plus a day in ARC's recording facilities

Sampling Payback

Win Casio CT1000P, Carlsbro Cobra 90 combo and Roland TR606 Drumatix!

Win a Korg Wavestation SR module

Thomas Dolby

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Win a Casio MT-400V and be cool

Designer of the revolutionary Prophet 5, prime mover behind MIDI and now one of Korg's chief designers, Dave Smith's career is unique in hi-tech music. Simon Trask conducts the exclusive MT interview.

Your chance to win a 5 day 8-track recording session.

Your chance to win a superb Soundcraft Series 200 16-4-2 mixer!

Wee chap and guitarist-person Charlie Burchill lifts the kilt of his guitar, amp and effects set up.

Your chance to win The Kit drum machine and The Tymp in an easy to enter competition!

Win a wonderful SDS8

Win a superb Audio-Technica mike for FREE!

What is it with audiences these days?

Hot on the heels of the news of England's World Cup win comes news of equal importance about the hi-tech music industry. (Well, this was written in early June.)

The pop charts, who wants 'em and needs 'em? Tim Goodyer glimpses a world without pop charts and the marketing that accompanies them.