Accessories / Gadgets

Anyone into sampling or hard disk recording appreciates the need for a low-cost, high-capacity, archivable storage medium — and that's exactly what Iomega's Zip 100 drive delivers. Paul White gives it a spin...

Team SOS checks out an advanced damping polymer from Spectra Dynamics in Wales.

Team SOS test a practice amp from Washburn.

Paul White checks out two 19-inch modular rack cases from CP.

Wilf Smarties tinkers with some kill switches.

Established mic company Audio Technica have branched out into the world of headphones with their new ATrange. Paul White listens in.

If you're on a budget, there's nothing to beat buying second-hand. Derek johnson and Debbie Poyser trawl the Reader Ads to highlight more of yesterday's forgotten gear that's worth a closer look.

Repackaged and re-launched, one of the audio industry's only specialist timing analysis tools is back in the shops. Dominic Hawken takes a closer look.

Jonathan Miller investigates the pop-up mixer case designed to house flat-bed rackmounting consoles.

Paul White's on the trail of an ingenious low-cost tool that helps you learn chords.

While the likes of Roland TR909 drum machines and TB303 Basslines sell for inflated amounts, less trendy but often more functional gear regularly appears in the free ad columns at unbelievable prices. Derek Johnson takes advantage of the fickle nature of fashion to help you assemble a budget second-hand system...

The SOS team explore a piece of kit designed to keep your studio organised.

The SOS team discover a viable alternative to a DI box for guitars and basses.

Having wondered last month about the reliability of your gear, David Mellor discusses the even less predictable nature of music business people...

Can you trust your equipment? What will you do if it lets you down? David Mellor offers advice.

Philip Rees are known for their distinctive red and black MIDI Thru and Merge boxes, which have found homes in many MIDI studios. Now they've turned their attention to tape sync, with the TS1. Derek Johnson checks it out.

Debbie Poyser checks out Dan Kimpel's self-motivaing guide to promoting yourself.

Paul White delves into the exciting depths of RAboc's new DI Box.

Paul White explains the APRS tape labelling system and offers a few hints of his own on tape care.