Review Roland JP80 Jupiter 80 Live Synthesizer

Review Roland Jupiter-80

Roland is well known for having made some of the most legendary and influential synthesizers of all time, and in recent years it has been bringing some of these much-loved classics back to life - only this time around they are packed with cutting-edge technology. The latest to get a makeover is the Jupiter-SO, based at least in name on the Jupiter-B. Billed by Roland as a performance synthesizer, it's an extremely solid piece of kit, and in contrast to the standard muted looks of modern synths has a multitude of coloured buttons and lights, in keeping with the design of the original

Apple IPad Review By Andy Shaw

When Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs appeared on stage in January and announced the imminent arrival of his company's 'magical' iPad, opinion was divided. Three million units have sold since then, which is perhaps enough to silence the iPad's critics. But what's it really like to use? Could it really be the best device to date for browsing the web? We've been playing with one for a couple of weeks and feel ready to offer a definitive answer to the ultimate iPad question - is it worth your hard-earned money?