Take a listen to our comparison of four different models of AKG's C414 microphone during a recording session at Half-Ton Studios in Cambridge.

Eigen allows users to create their own custom reverbs and export them as impulse responses which can be used in convolution reverb plug-ins. 

ILIO are running a giveaway that will allow one lucky participant to win a copy of Keyscape from Spectrasonics and a Roland A-88 MkII keyboard controller.

G-Sonique's latest plug-in provides a range of resonant reverb effects aimed primarily at producers of techno music. 

Valves offers a range of softly-played techniques performed by a five-piece ensemble comprising flugelhorn, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. 

The latest add-on for EZKeys provides a collection of MIDI phrases and chord progressions aimed at creators of fantasy scores and soundtracks. 

Apple's latest Mac mini and MacBook Pro models are the company's fastest yet, with the new M2 Max chip offering up to 96GB of unified memory.

Previously only available to owners of the hardware instrument, Arturia's MiniFreak V plug-in can now be bought separately. 

Waldorf's flagship synthesizer now boasts double the voice count, hugely increased sample storage, and a polyphonic aftertouch keybed. 

The latest addition to RME's Digiface line-up features 14 inputs and 16 outputs, offers full standalone operation, and provides flexible playback and monitoring facilities courtesy of TotalMix FX.