Interview | Sound On Sound, Jul 1990Back in 1985, Propaganda made an astonishing debut with 'Dr. Mabuse' and the classic album 'A Secret Wish'. After years of silence, a split with ZTT records, and the departure of three-quarters of the original line-up, Michael Mertens is back with a new-look Propaganda, and feeds the party line to Nigel Humberstone. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Nov 1990Emu's Proteus 16-bit ROM sample player was one of last year's hi-tech highlights — the new Proteus 2 offers the same concept and quality, but with a whole new set of orchestral sounds. Nigel Humberstone conducts the review. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Mar 1991Yamaha's family of synths and expanders has a new member: a module counterpart to the SY22 keyboard. Nigel Humberstone celebrates the happy event. |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Mar 1991A Musical LuminaryBill Nelson remains largely unheard of by the record-buying public, yet his influence on modern musicians has been considerable. Nigel Humberstone visits him at his home studio in Yorkshire. |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Jun 1991The Ghost of Japan?The members of Japan have come together once more, as Rain Tree Crow, after a 9-year hiatus. Nigel Humberstone talks to David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri about the biggest reunification since Germany. |
Review | Sound On Sound, May 1992The sound of Korg's 01/W keyboard is now available in the compact frame of the 03R/W expander. Nigel Humberstone checks it out. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Jul 1992Portable Drum MachineNigel Humberstone checks out Yamaha's latest miniature marvel — a drum box with a difference. |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Jul 1992On Tour With Nitzer EbbNitzer Ebb are using the tools of technology to recreate their abrasive, challenging sound in a live context. Nigel Humberstone talks to the man who helps to put the show on the road. |
Review | Sound On Sound, Aug 1992Emu Proteus 3 WorldEmu's new Proteus 3 is to hi-tech music what Phileas Fogg is to convenience foods. Nigel Humberstone tries a taste of authentic sounds from around the world. |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Oct 1992Instrumental music doesn't sell, the UK dance scene is totally bereft of life, and dance bands never produce decent albums. Wrong, wrong, wrong — and 808 State are back with proof. Nigel Humberstone talked to Manchester's finest during the recording of Gorgeous, their third album. |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Nov 1992 |
Feature | Topic: Vintage Instruments | Sound On Sound, Nov 1992The Enduring Appeal Of Classic Synths |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Jan 1993Into The Nineties |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Mar 1993 |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Mar 1993 |
Interview | Topic: Home Studio | Sound On Sound, Apr 1993 |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Apr 1993 |
Interview | Topic: Home Studio | Sound On Sound, May 1993 |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Aug 1993Andy McCluskeyAndy McCluskey reveals his dislike for synth programming and his penchant for the classics. |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Sep 1993Fun In The Waves |
Interview | Sound On Sound, Dec 1993One Dove: Recording Their Debut Album |