Accessories / Gadgets

Computers may have taken over every aspect of the recording process, but they still can't help you write a good song. Or can they? The people behind Masterwriter certainly think so...

A dedicated headphone delay might seem like a bit of a luxury, but it could make life a lot more pleasant for the working engineer.

Most computer audio interfaces don't offer the RIAA equalisation required to attach a turntable directly, but ART's neat problem-solver is designed to do just that.

Like a number of pop shields on the market today, the Stedman Proscreen 101 uses metal grille, as opposed to nylon mesh, to remove those annoying plosive sounds...

Sometimes, a small interface board can make all the difference! We check out the card that allows you to send up to 16 channels of audio from your Motif ES synth (and all your MIDI data) via one Firewire cable...

The ART T8 is a simple 1U rackmount box containing eight transformers which you can use to break ground loops.

Line 6 Echo Park & Liqua-Flange Stomp box effects • Digitech EX7 Expression Factory • Terratec Producer Hi Jack Guitar preamp •Re-recording with Fishman Aura and D-Tar's Mama Bear

Hate mixing by mouse? Intatouch's neat monitor add-on allows you to draw control data directly onto the screen.

Stage gear takes a lot more punishment than studio equipment, so investing a few quid in suitable protection for it has to be worth considering. But what do you need to know before buying?

Free-standing studio racks are very useful and can hold a lot of heavy equipment, but sometimes it can be advantageous to...

The baby of the MSD series of stereo meters gets an overhaul with a new colour LCD panel.

Aimed at professionals, the Multi Z PIP combines premium DI box, mixer, and re-amping device in a single small unit.

There can't be many Pro Tools users left who have not had to invest in an iLok key in order to run their favourite plug-ins. But did you know that you can insure, transfer and even buy and sell iLok plug-in licences electronically? Find out more...

This new master clock generator from Mutec can transmit a bewildering array of clock signals at many different rates simultaneously. Does your studio need one?

A range of impressive sonic claims are made for this unusual clamp design, but the physics behind it remains unclear (to me, at least).

Whether you're running a single PC in your bedroom or a bank of them in a professional studio, sometimes a tiny freeware or shareware utility can make the difference between frustration and elation. We round up some of the best and point you to places where you can find more.

We test another customised keyboard aimed at Cubase users.

ART Cleanbox II Hum Eliminator • Book Review: The Guide To MIDI Orchestration.

The ART Head Amp provides simple headphone monitoring for several performers. It's built into a small folded-steel...

Does defragmenting your hard drives, including the ones you use for recording audio, really result in better PC performance? Opinion is divided, so we take a considered look at the subject, as well as testing some of the most suitable 'defragger' utilities.

I've been coming home from gigs recently with my ears ringing and I'm worried about damaging my hearing. What kind of (preferably unobtrusive) ear protection should I be looking at?