Welcome to the Web site for our eighth edition of Electronic Musician 's Personal Studio Buyer's Guide .

This year, as in the past, we have collected information on thousands of products from hundreds of manufacturers and organized it into easy-to-understand charts. The 24 charts give you a detailed overview of available products and provide many useful specifications for comparison, making it easier for you to find just the right products for your individual needs.

All of the charts are in pdf format, so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have this free software, click here: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

This online edition of PSBG 2004 also has articles in each category of gear from Electronic Musician magazine, which describe how to use that gear more effectively. Read the article and download the chart, and you'll have a comprehensive look at what's available and how it can work for you.

Recording tools are becoming increasingly powerful and affordable, making it possible for nearly anyone to join in the fun. We hope that this latest edition of the PSBG will enable you to make the most of the current opportunities.

Enjoy!

Steve Oppenheimer
Editor in Chief, Electronic Musician