Spotlight is our regular feature that shines a light on every product in a particular category, helping you compare, contrast and choose with confidence.
High-end Reverb Pedals
In this month’s round‑up, we shine our spotlight on a range of reverb boxes that pack plenty of punch into a pedal format.
Studio Workstation Desks
The right studio furniture can transform your workflow. We round up some of the best current options.
Stereo Microphones
There’s a huge array of dedicated stereo mics on the market. We round up some of the best current options.
Battery-powered PA Speakers
From busking to barbecues, gigging with no mains power is now an affordable reality. We check out the current options.
Creative Pitch-correction Plug-ins
Love it or hate it, pitch‑correction is here to stay — but there can be way more to it than fixing performance issues.
Drum Mic Sets
A dedicated set of drum mics can be a useful addition to anyone’s live or recording setup.
Desktop Monitor Controllers
In the age of mixer‑less studios, monitor controllers are on the rise!
Hardware Drum Machines
There’s been a tremendous renaissance in hardware drum machines recently. We round up some of the best.
Small-format Studio Monitors
We round up some of the best small studio monitors for your listening pleasure.
Kick Drum Microphones
We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dedicated kick drum mics. We check out some of the best.
Single-fader Control Surfaces
Hands‑on DAW control doesn’t necessarily mean you need to surrender your entire studio desk...
Virtual Drum Software
No room for a drum kit? No problem! Try one of these Virtual Drum apps.
Hardware Samplers
The hardware sampler market is healthier and more diverse than ever. What better time to take a quick tour?
Workstation Synthesizers
Looking for an all‑in‑one playing and sequencing solution? Look no further...
Three-way Monitors
Three‑way studio monitors usually come at a premium price. We round up the models that won’t break the bank!
High-end Mixing Headphones
In this month’s Spotlight, we take a look at a selection of headphones that have been designed to tackle serious mixing and mastering tasks.
Handheld Capacitor Mics
Bring studio sound to the stage with these live‑oriented capacitor microphones.
Atmos-capable DAWs
Want to mix in Atmos? We take a look at compatible DAWs.
All-in-one Podcasting Devices
Many manufacturers now offer dedicated products tailored for the distinctive workflows involved in podcasting and live streaming.
Active Ribbon Microphones
Looking for that smooth ribbon tone with the convenience of a modern mic? Look no further...
Classic Console Preamps (500 Series)
Several famous console manufacturers now make their preamps available ‘to go’. Here's a handy round-up...