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Black Lion Audio Bluey
Mono FET Compressor
Black Lion's Bluey recreates an 1176 that has made more hits than most!
Published June 2020
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Neil Rogers
Neil Rogers, or 'Bugs' to many, has over 20 years of experience performing and engineering in recording studios. He owns and runs Half-ton Studios in Cambridge and has produced recordings for Captain, Steven James Adams, The Travis Waltons, Freeze the Atlantic (ex Reuben and Hundred Reasons), The Broken Family Band and The British Public, to name but a few.
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Retro Instruments 500Pre
Valve Microphone Preamplifier
Retro Instruments have supercharged the gain stage of their Sta‑Level compressor to build a 500-series preamp.
Published May 2020
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Session Notes: Piano + Drums Together
The Practical Craft Of Recording
How do you record a piano and drum kit in a modest live room, at the same time? Our engineer explains his approach...
Published March 2020
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Telefunken Alchemy Series | Audio Examples
Hear For Yourself
These audio files accompany the review of the Telefunken Alchemy Series microphones in SOS March 2020.
Published March 2020
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Session Notes: Piano + Drums | Audio Examples
Hear For Yourself
Take a listen to these audio examples created when recording a piano and drum kit in a modest live room, at the same time.
Published March 2020
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Telefunken Alchemy Series
Valve Microphones
Telefunken's newest range of mics combines vintage sound with modern styling.
Published March 2020
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Sonnox Oxford Drum Gate
Dynamics Plug-in For Drums
Sonnox's innovative dynamics processor offers unprecedented ability to separate wanted from unwanted audio in drum recordings.
Published March 2020
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Vanguard Audio Labs V1S+Lolli Audio Examples
Hear For Yourself
Check out these audio files that accompany our review.
Published February 2020
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Vanguard Audio Labs V1S+Lolli
Stereo Microphone Set
With no fewer than eight capsules and a full complement of accessories, this stereo mic kit from Californian newcomers Vanguard offers versatility, quality and affordability in abundance.
Published February 2020
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Get The Most Out Of Your Upright Piano
Upright: Done Right!
With a little TLC and the right miking technique, even the most neglected piano can produce great recordings.
Published December 2019