Welcome to AMPLINEX 012

After the emphasis on utilities in the last issue we return to a more balanced format with a spread of contributions throughout the different sections of the magazine.

We have, of course, the usual variety of 'Questions and Answers' and 'Hints and Tips' and, after an absence of a couple of issues, the return of the 'Instruments' section. We have features looking at techniques for creating longer programs and for the automatic chaining of files. The 'Utilities' section reveals some problems with the Soundsculptures Wave-Designer software and provides some solutions, and in 'News and Reviews' the Music 1000 amplifier and D-110 MIDI expander are examined.

Making up the rest of the disc we have fifteen new pieces of AMPLINEX members' music - some original, others more familiar.

Since our next issue will mark the second birthday of AMPLINEX (it started in September 1987) we are planning a special competition in which you can win a Music 3000 expander unit (reviewed in AMPLINEX 011). So make sure that you return your disc on time for issue 013 - it could be your lucky number!

And don't forget - keep those contributions coming.

Kevin Doyle and Roy Follett