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February 2020 Magazine Contents

SOS (US Edition) February 2020

Reviews: Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core interface • Clavia Nord Grand • Korg Volca Nubass • Oeksound Soothe 2 plug-in • Roland MC101 & MC707 grooveboxes • Fluid Audio FX80 monitors • Radikal Delta CEP A synth • Steinberg Dorico 3 scorewriter • Weiss A1 500-series preamp • Vanguard V1S+Lolli mic set • Source Audio Collider • Kii Audio Three BXT speakers • BluGuitar Amp1 Mercury & Iridium Edition amp pedals.

Techniques + People: Understanding Speaker Specifications (front cover) • SOS Awards: The Results • Laura Sisk: Recording Lana Del Rey • Rackmounting Mixer Channel Strips • Inside Track: Luke Combs • Mix Rescue... + Reaper and other DAW workshops.

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    64 Audio U12t

    In-ear Monitors

    Live sound tends to favour function over fidelity, but Canadian IEM experts 64 Audio place sound quality centre–stage.

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    ADDAC System ADDAC603

    VC Triple Band-pass Filter Eurorack Module

    The classic triple band-pass filter has been around a long time. Doepfer and Analogue Systems had them long before the...

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    AKG K275 & K371

    Closed-back Headphones

    Just how different can two similarly priced closed-back headphone models be? The answer may surprise you...

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    Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core

    Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

    Antelope Audio's latest Thunderbolt interface offers a considerable amount of bang for a very reasonable amount of buck.

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    Audio Imperia Nucleus

    Sample Library

    Audio Imperia's new orchestral library brings together a complete set of cinematic symphonic essentials in one creative toolset.

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    Baby Audio Super VHS

    Tape Plug-in

    Feel the lo-fi magic of the 1980s — with six unique effects in one strange plugin.

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    BluGuitar Amp1 Mercury & Iridium Editions

    100W Guitar Amps

    Thomas Blug aims to deliver his perfect amp tones in small and portable packages...

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    Clavia Nord Grand

    Stage Piano

    Clavia know a thing or two about stage pianos, and this might be the best one yet.

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    Electro-Harmonix Operation Overlord Nano Overdrive

    Effects Pedal

    Nano offers the same overdrive and distortion as the original Operation Overlord pedal, minus the stereo ins/outs.

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    Fluid Audio FX80

    Dual–concentric Active Monitors

    Combining high output, extended low end and remarkable affordability, Fluid's newest point–source speakers offer a compelling option for engineers who need a bit of 'oomph'.

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    Heavyocity Mosaic Voices

    Kontakt Instrument

    Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Vocal-esque sounds dominate but this is not just another collection of 'ooh' and 'ahh' vocal pads...

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    Hendy Amps Michelangelo

    Stereo Valve EQ

    Offering both controllable coloration and three interactive bands of EQ, the Michelangelo aims to deliver something a little different.

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    IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine Collection

    Tape Plug-ins

    This plug-in offers detailed modelling of the sound of four classic tape machines.

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    JMG Sound Hyperspace

    Algorithmic Reverb Plug-in

    One look at the interface and you can tell right away that there's more to Hyperspace than your usual reverb plug-in...

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    Kii Audio Three BXT

    Bass Extension System

    Few monitors have impressed us as much as Kii's cardioid-radiating Three speakers. With the launch of their matching bass extension unit, have Kii made the best even better?

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    Korg Volca Nubass

    Synthesizer & Sequencer

    If you're looking to embark on a cut-price acid odyssey, look no further...

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    Leapwing Audio DynOne v3

    Multiband Dynamics Plug-in

    Is this unassuming plug-in a great leap forward in mastering compression?

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    Monome Norns

    Open-source Music Computer

    Monome's enigmatic Norns can be anything you want it to be — if you're prepared to put the work in...

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    Ocean Way RM1-B

    Active Ribbon Microphone

    This stunning, hand–crafted ribbon mic is as much a work of art as it is a no–compromise recording tool.

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    Oeksound Soothe 2

    Dynamic Resonance Suppression Plug-in

    Oeksound's Soothe has quietly taken the world by storm. We road-test the hotly awaited v2!

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    Orchestral Tools Time Micro

    Kontakt Instrument

    Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Time Micro continues the intriguing temporal-symphonic experiments on a smaller stage, using chamber-sized sections, small vocal groups and softer instruments.

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    Qu-Bit Bloom

    Eurorack Module

    Billed as a 'fractal sequencer', Qu-Bit's Bloom is a two-channel step sequencer with a difference. Its unique selling...

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    Radikal Technologies Delta CEP A

    Semi-modular Synthesizer

    The Radikal Technologies Delta CEP A is a desktop and Eurorack synth with a killer feature...

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    Roland MC-101 & MC-707

    Grooveboxes

    Roland revisit the groovebox with two highly capable and colourful beat machines.

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    Roswell Mini K87

    Cardioid Capacitor Microphone

    This fixed cardioid–pattern Mini K87 is designed to have a more neutral voicing than the company's Mini K47, but still with a hint of vintage character.

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    Source Audio Collider

    Delay + Reverb Effects Pedal

    Collider is essentially a dual–DSP marriage of Source Audio's Ventris reverb pedal and their Nemesis delay.

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    Steinberg Dorico 3

    Notation Software

    Steinberg's innovative notation package reaches version 3 — and maturity?

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    Sugar Bytes Aparillo

    Synthesizer App For iOS

    This twin–oscillator FM synth is aimed firmly at those who like a more experimental approach to sound design.

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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.

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    Vanguard Audio Labs V1S+Lolli Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    Check out these audio files that accompany our review.

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    Wavelet Audio Cabal 8

    Kontakt Instrument

    Rating: ***** 4/5 Stars. Cabal 8 comprises three sampled eight-string guitars paired with Audio Assault's Bulldozer plug-in.

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    Weiss Engineering A1

    Microphone Preamplifier & De-esser

    500-series modules aren't usually this expensive — but they aren't usually designed by Swiss legend Daniel Weiss...

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    Zero-G Northern Lights

    Kontakt Instrument

    Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. With sound sources derived from modular synthesizers plus industrial and natural sounds, it is the way in which these are layered and controlled that makes Northern Lights so appealing.

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Techniques

Sound Advice

People

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    Laura Sisk: Engineer

    Recording Lana Del Rey's 'Norman' Album

    Her ability to balance the human and the technical sides of recording has made Laura Sisk one of the US's most in-demand engineers.

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    Paul White in his studio, 2017.

    Nothing But The Truth

    Leader

    Most of the time we're on the lookout for plug-ins, pedals and processors that help us create interesting sounds —...

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    The Mix Review | February 2020

    Commercial Productions Analysed

    To help you brush up on your listening skills, we examine the production of recent hits by Selena Gomez, Travis Scott, Maroon 5 plus a classic mix from Roxette.

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    Why I Love... My Car

    Chris Korff

    For all the headaches it's caused my mechanic, my car has been of huge value to my musical life. My mobile disco lets me indulge my guiltiest musical pleasures without fear of judgement...

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Music Business

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    SOS Awards 2020: All Winners

    Chosen by the readers of Sound On Sound

    This year’s SOS Awards once again placed the emphasis on innovation and contemporary design, with the nominations in...

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    SOS Awards 2020: Highly Commended

    Chosen by the readers of Sound On Sound

    Here are all the very worthy close contenders in each category who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.

    Music Business
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