SOUND ON SOUND
The latest Heritage Audio device to be treated to a software counterpart is the Tubesessor, an optical valve compressor that offers the company’s take on the Tube‑Tech CL‑1B.
The latest addition to the UAD plug-in range brings another sought-after amplifier recreation to the collection, capturing the sound of Fender’s iconic Showman.
As its name suggests, SuperKar+ uses Karplus-Strong synthesis to create a range of plucked and bowed string sounds, as well as stuck or blown pipes and an assortment of other sounds that range from percussive textures to melodies and chords.
Tracktion latest collaboration with Dawsome offers a radial new take on wavetable synthesis, and promises to brings back the excitement that producers have been craving since the early days of Serum and PPG.
Designed to pair up exclusively with their Launchkey MK4 MIDI controller keyboard, Novation’s latest software release captures the sound of an array of well-known synthesizers.
Comprising five new models, the Delta series promises to deliver the same reliability, consistency and performance as Dynaudio's renowned loudspeaker systems.
With more and more traditional music retailers closing their doors, and online-only sales dominating the music industry, Molten Music Technology founder and SOS contributor Robin Vincent has taken it upon himself to offer an alternative solution.
The MPC Live III features Akai Pro's expressive MPCe pads, a dedicated 16-button step sequencer and a new Clip Matrix mode that focuses on real-time performance, as well as boasting a built-in mic and speakers and offering battery-powered operation.
Minimal Audio’s latest plug-in allows users to transform and harmonise their vocal tracks without the complexity of traditional vocoder tools.
The SOS team went along to Machina Bristronica 2025 to see what’s new, and managed to get some overviews and demos from a handful of the event’s exhibitors.
Ableton have announced the introduction of a new rent-to-own option for their flagship DAW software package, significantly reducing the upfront cost for those looking to make the move over to Ableton Live 12 Suite.
With two powerful clipper/limiter plug-ins already under their belt, Schwabe Digital's latest launch sees the company turn their attention to high-frequency shaping and enhancement.
