Drum Machine

As the drum machine goes from strength to strength, Yamaha give it a new dimension by adding a synth-style "bend" wheel. Simon Trask wonders if the beatbox will ever be the same again.

An extended review of new products including many of those unveiled at February's Frankfurt Music Fair.

Digital FM Synthesiser

After last month's preview, Simon Trask gets to grips with FM's friendlier face. Can simpler programming compensate for the deficiencies of four-operator sound?

As a humble home studio hopeful who has never pointed a mic in earnest at anything outdoors before, James Walters goes in search of the basic equipment.

All the new stuff, including a special feature on the soon-come Stepp digital guitar.

Martin Russ attends the Second International Computer Music Weekend Conference held at Keele University, 28-29th January 1989.

People, Gear, Events, Gossip

happening people, gear, events, gossip

Roland JV880 Synth Module

Candid Camera Corner

Winners of top prizes — Issue 12 Star Prizes in great giveaway feast 10

Roland, Yamaha, OSCar, Syrinx, Teisco and Moog

Is there life after Limahl? Yup. The four shy boys take turns to explain how they do it, and what they do it on.

if your music feels lacklustre, dabble in dance rhythms from the dark continent

The Mix's terrestrial bulletin board

Custom Sound Keyboard Combo

Paul White casts an approving ear towards Custom Sound's Cub 60 combo. If you're on the lookout for a cheap way to get rid of your neighbours, this could be for you.

Having been out of the limelight for a while, Robin has again donned his producer's cap and set to work with new artists 3AM and Robin Clark. Here he talks of his involvement with them and his attitude to the home recording revolution.

Instruments & Equipment

Yamaha DX7IID

The DX7 has become both one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time and a truly 'classic' instrument. So how do you improve on that? Jay Chapman reviews Yamaha's recently launched and long awaited successor to the DX7.

GOSSIP, FIBS, STUFF AND NONSENSE

guess what?

twenty years after they invented heavy metal the seminal sabbs are back

Sampling Drum Machine

"Affordable" sampling drum machines are few and far between. Dan Goldstein checks up on this contender for a vacant throne from the French.

Yamaha QY20 Music Sequencer

This month’s information bulletin board

Drum kits