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    Arturia V Collection 8

    Arturia release V Collection 8

    Oberheim, Roland & E-mu instruments join the fray

    New version adds emulations of classic Roland, E-mu and Oberheim instruments.

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    iZotope RX8

    Audio Restoration Software 
[Mac & Windows]

    Once again, iZotope have raised the benchmark for affordable audio restoration.

    Reviews Dec 2020
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    TC Electronic Finalizer

    Mastering Software [Mac OS / Windows]

    The processor that revolutionised home mastering is at last available in software form.

    Reviews Dec 2020
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    Zoom 5.2.2

    The Musicians’ Update

    The hugely successful teleconferencing platform Zoom has had some small but significant updates, making it even more useful to musicians in lockdown.

    Reviews Dec 2020
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    Apple Silicon

    What Does It Mean For You?

    Apple recently announced a transition in the Mac’s hardware architecture that promises to be the most significant in the product’s history. But how will this affect musicians and audio engineers?

    Sound Advice Dec 2020
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    UJAM Virtual Bassist 2 Royal, Mellow & Rowdy

    Plug-in Instrument

    Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars

    As with the original versions, Royal, Mellow and Rowdy provide three style‑based variants in terms of bass tones and performances, and the three titles share the same engine.

    Reviews Nov 2020
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    Apple 
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

    Laptop Computer

    If the 16‑inch MacBook Pro was too much and the MacBook Air too little, is this latest 13‑inch MacBook Pro just right?

    Reviews Nov 2020
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    Rob Papen Blade 2

    Rob Papen releases Blade 2

    Blade update adds oscillators, enhanced modulation and more

    Software instrument guru Rob Papen has released a sequel to his highly regarded additive soft-synth, Blade.

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    Stay-at-home deals

    Software to keep you sane during self-isolation

    We round up some of the best software bargains and freebies to help get you through the quarantine.

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    UJAM Virtual Guitarist Carbon

    VST, AU & AAX plug-in

    Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Built around a virtual eight-string guitar, Carbon offers a stylistic take on modern metal and rock.

    Reviews Oct 2020
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    iZotope RX 8

    iZotope release RX 8

    Audio clean-up suite gets major update

    Audio clean-up suite gets major update, with new modules for guitar noise removal, spectral recovery, and more.

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    Native Instruments Komplete 13

    Native Instruments update flagship software

    Komplete 13 & Guitar Rig 6 unveiled

    German sampling experts NI have just announced a major update to their flagship software bundle Komplete, along with a new version of Guitar Rig Pro.

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    Setting Up & Using Jamulus

    Play With Other Musicians Over The Internet In Real Time

    The free and open-source Jamulus app lets you play along with other musicians over the Internet in real time. We guide you through it.

    Techniques Sep 2020
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    Butch Vig Drums

    NI release Butch Vig Drums

    New Kontakt drum instrument from grunge pioneer

    Grunge pioneer teams up with Native Instruments to produce hard-hitting drum instrument.

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    AMD vs Intel chip graphic for article

    Core Wars! AMD & Intel CPUs Tested

    Which Is Best For Your Music PC?

    AMD's third-generation Ryzen chips have reignited the CPU arms race with Intel — but which is best for a music-production PC?

    Sound Advice Aug 2020
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    Retro Jungle Production With Pete Cannon

    Video Feature: Retro Akai, Atari & Amiga

    In this exclusive SOS Video Feature, we talk to jungle producer Pete Cannon about how and why he’s still using Akais, Ataris and Amigas.

    Techniques Aug 2020
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    Apple MacBook Air 2020

    Laptop Computer

    How does the new version of Apple's entry-level laptop fare in a music and audio-based environment?

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Arturia OB-Xa V

    Software Synthesizer

    Arturia's latest instrument is a software recreation of Oberheim's pinstriped polysynth.

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    G-Sonique Technol HN1

    Software Instrument

    G-Sonique's Technol HN1 offers bread-and-butter techno sounds in an easy to use format and at a bargain price.

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Nextmidi Divisimate

    Arrangement Software

    Suffering for your orchestral arrangements? Divisimate can help.

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Q. What gear and software do I need for sample-based soundtracks?

    I'm looking for advice as to what I should be considering as my next move, to give me the 'oomph' for creating music that uses the best sample libraries for orchestra...

    Sound Advice Aug 2020

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