The introduction of the new line of Amigas raises some troubling questions for current owners anxious about whether to upgrade or to keep their present systems. This overview of the AGA issue will help you make the right choice. The Soul of the New Machines By Lou Wallace ..40 AW’s Technology expert provides an in- depth analysis of the A1200 and the A4000 to help you understand how the new AGA svstems work and what they oiler in the way of increased power, color, and resolution. Amigas on the Block By John Foust .....47 Practical, informative advice on selling or buying used Amigas and gear both for users upgrading to AGA machines and for those who want to improve their current setups with some good buys on existing Amiga equipment. ARTICLES Music of the Spheres By Gene Hamm .33 In this tutorial for non-professional musicians. We’ll show you how to adapt a traditional music tool, the “Circle of Fifths,” to the computer to help you create music more easily on your Amiga. Up-Front Savings On Line By Tim Walsh ...59 Turn your on-line hours into on-line minutes with this money-saving look at automated front-end terminal programs for the major communications networks. Digging into DOS - 5 By Sheldon Leemon ..03 Part 5 of our series focuses on the brand- new Font editor in Workbench 2.0 Preferences that greatly expands the range of font stvles and si es available to vou. Evolution of the Amiga: What impact will the new AGA product line have on users aj current Amiga systems? 1'his month's AGA Special" covers the issue from every angle. COLUMNS Editor’s Drawer By Dennis Brisson .6 Is there a new Amiga in your future? The editor confronts the issues raised by the new direction taken by Commodore in the development of the AGA Amiga product line. Accent on Graphics By Joel Hagen ..80 fretting the best and most satisfying results from your painting and drawing often involves combining techniques from both computer and traditional media as this month's column will illustrate. Video Suite By Steven Blaize .84 Proper, logical connections between your video and computer hardware are a key ingredient in a smooth-running video setup and a sure-fire way to avoid getting your signals crossed. AW Product Information ......118 To contact the developer of any product mentioned in this issue oi AmigaWorld, consult our all-in-one “Manufacturers’ Distributors’ Addresses” list. DEPARTMENTS Overscan .....8 What’s new in the world of Amiga products, trade shows, and other events? This is the place to find out. Help Key ..1 10 Take a tip or two from ’Him as he tackles your toughest tech troubles and teasers even’ month. J The Last Word 120 Just 29c* gets our attention. REVIEWS Derringer 030 (CSA) and 040 500 (PP&S) ...18 High-powered A2000 A500 accelerators. Aladdin 4D (Adspec) .....20 Unique 3-D modeling animation software. Vector (IVS) .24 Accelerator memory SCSI-adapter combo. SuperaFAXModem Plus V. 32BIS (Supra) 30 Two nifty modem software packages. Golden Gate 386SX Monitor Master (Vortex) 92 PC AT emulation with display-mode switcher. VIDEOMASTER (Microdeal) .... 98 Low-cost audio video digitizing combo. GAMES Crib Notes By Peter Olafson.....102 More deep, dark secrets of Ultima VI. Indiana Jones 8c the Fate of Atlantis (LucasArts) .102 Indy’s back . . . And so are the Nazis! ROAD Rash (Electronic Arts) .....104 Thrills and spills for motorcycle maniacs. Tom Landry Strategy Football (Merit) 105 Why bis Cowboys ruled the gridiron. Short Takes 105 Capsule reviews ol new Amiga games. The Next Round ......1 OH The scoop on upcoming Amiga games. GON ER PHOTO OF A lt>00 IW EDWARD JUDICE Amiga World 3 A AmigaWorld Dale Strang, Publisher Digital for your Amiga®!