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Living up to its title, the MPC XL essentially packs an entire studio into a single box, combining the much-loved MPC playing and programming experience with a wealth of audio, MIDI and CV connectivity options, DAW-like multitracking capabilities and complete standalone operation.
These two new synthesizer models have been designed around ASM’s 16-voice Leviasynth engine. Each voice features eight oscillators of algorithmic synthesis paired with both digital and analogue filters.
As its name suggests, the Brick Lane MC4 comes equipped with four channels of Cranborne’s clever PWM compression, and offers a versatile selection of routing options.
It’s clearly been a busy start to 2026 for Neve, who will have not one, but three new products taking pride of place on their NAMM booth.
The latest addition to Slate Digital’s range of modelling microphones offers a matched pair of small-diaphragm capacitor mics that pair up with the company’s VMS plug-in to deliver faithful recreations of an array of popular designs.
Studio furniture experts Buso Audio are kindly offering Sound On Sound readers a 10% discount on any of their workstation desks.
From 13 January 2026, Studio One will now be known as Fender Studio Pro, while the Quantum and AudioBox lines will transition to the Fender Quantum Series and Fender AudioBox.
Austrian Audio have announced the launch of a new pair of open-back headphones aimed primarily at home listening duties.
TK Audio’s latest Baxandall-inspired EQ promises to deliver the smooth and natural sound for which the 1950s circuitry is renowned, but with an wider selection of frequencies and built-in Mid-Side operation.
IK Multimedia have announced the launch of a new plug-in that provides users with free access to their recently released vocal and instrument modelling platform.
The latest release from pedal veterans Electro-Harmonix places a 2-in/2-out audio interface inside a stompbox chassis, and makes it possible to run route DAW audio through hardware pedals — or integrate DAW plug-ins into a pedalboard setup.
Combining Nord's latest piano technology with the Organ and Rotary Speaker features from the Nord Organ 3, the Electro 7 promises to deliver exceptional versatility in a lightweight footprint.
