Issue 179 - ON SALE 1st September 2006
We’ve got it! This month sees the first exclusive review of the Moog’s new Little Phatty, plus we stack up three other top-notch synths to boot. The September issue is on sale now from WH Smith and all other good newsagents, and is packed full of quality features to help you make the most of your music. Here’s what else is in store...

FILTER
All the latest industry and product news, featuring regulars such as Tech Angst and On The Radar, this month featuring The Prodigy with Liam telling us about using Ableton Live. For this month’s Classic Album we exclusively speak to Goldie, who tells us how he got the classic Timeless Sound.

REVIEWS
There's a fantastic array of reviews this month, including the much-anticipated Moog Little Phatty. We also look at Novation’s Xio Synth, which could be the biggest synth bargain ever… The Roland SH-201 synth is also under the microscope – we see what Roland have done. Other reviews include a massive Strings round-up – check out who comes out on top, plus stacks more software and hardware!

Moog Little Phatty
Novation Xio Synth
Roland SH-201
Linplug Albino 3
Violet Amethyst Condenser Microphone
EZ Drummer
Motu Digital Performer 5
Eliosound AirEQ
MusicLab Real Guitar
Strings Round-up
…AND album reviews!
…AND mini reviews!

PEOPLE
This month, we interview System 7, where the prolific duo explain how they get their sound – with DVD footage to boot. We also interview DJ Shadow and are introduced to French popsters One-Two…

READER ZONE
Every issue, we listen and comment on every single demo that we receive in our popular Reader Demos section, and feature the best ten on our DVD.  Plus all your music technology queries are answered by our panel of experts in our regular Q&As section.

TECHNIQUE
We reveal how best to record Rock guitars, with supplementary DVD footage of our man in the studio, Steve Evans. We also delve into part three of the Producer Files, where there’s advice on working with studio residents and making that fabulous album. Another tutorial helps you get your acoustic guitar recordings brighter, cleaner and crisper than ever.

Buy!
Got money to burn? Then you’ve come to the right place! Our Buyer’s Charts tell you the best products to buy in a variety of different categories to ensure you spend your money wisely. This month, we take a look at the best microphones, guitar FX, monitors, audio interfaces, and tell you how to stand out from the crowd! Plus, you may be able to save yourself a few quid in our reader’s ads and classified sections.