This book had me completely baffled. For a start, the contents, although very detailed, give no page numbers, and there is no index, making it impossible to find anything in the book.

To make matters worse, the listings are not always located near the program notes, making it next to impossible to sort out which line 150 Mr. Copeland is referring to.

This is a great pity, because he has included detailed descriptions of the programs to enable you to change them to suit your needs. His notes are clear and informative - it's just trying to discover what they refer to that's the problem.

Topics covered include creating sound envelopes, using glissandi in your programs and even creating avant garde music.

The blurb on the back promises "full, mind-blowing output". If the programs don't blow your mind, the layout will.

LT