Overview of music/ sound recording techniques that were state of the art in the 80s. A musician/ sound technician is interviewed about the composition and recording process by the host, a black woman. CU of a tape machine with the reels turning. The man explains multi-track recording and holds up a remote controller box to show how he can use that control the equipment from any where in the room. The male host puts on headphones, and then holds the headphones up to the camera. The musician plays the keyboard and synthesizer. CUS of the oscilloscope and VU meters.