SOUND ON SOUND
This module follows the structure and feature sets of the other Dronar modules. Each Cinematic Atmospheres preset is therefore based upon blending up to four underlying sound elements...
The D4 is a single-channel mic preamp based on a design created by EMI’s in-house Recording Engineering Development Department, as part of the development of the REDD.51 tube console.
This neat gadget opens up a host of possibilities for electric and acoustic guitar.
Both volumes in the bundle provide a selection of multi-sampled, multi-articulation, virtual brass instruments that are playable in exactly the same way as a conventional orchestral sample library is but are much more suited to soul, funk and pop.
This suite of six MIDI sequencer tools run as AU-only plug-ins within a suitable AU-host. Rozeta also makes use of one of the new features Apple has snuck rather quietly into the iOS 11 update: the ability for AU plug-ins to send MIDI Out data.
Helix systems are converting many guitarists to amp modelling, and the newest of them brings Line 6’s latest algorithms to your DAW.
The hugely successful MiniBrute has evolved into what Arturia describe as a synthesis ‘ecosystem’, but the MiniBrute 2 and 2S aren’t just updates — they’re completely new instruments.
This high-end valve mic sounds every bit as classy as it looks, and a unique voicing switch adds to its versatility.
Expeditions uses the powerful (and very deep) Kontakt-based front-end that provides loop playback, manipulation, a range of creative effects with sequencing options, and is designed to inspire hi-tech music tracks/cues.
Hot Wax is a dual overdrive pedal that draws upon and combines two existing EHX pedal designs, the Crayon and the Hot Tubes.
Sonarworks’ headphone and monitor correction software has spread its wings outside the DAW, and now encompasses more headphone models than ever.
Bored with plain old Sample & Hold? We check out the updated Turing Machine MkII along with the new Pulses and Volts expanders.
Motors is a collection of rhythmic pulse sounds with tools to blend two of these — plus a whole range of sound modulation and effects options — to create all sorts of rhythmic beds.
Aimed primarily at the guitarist who also wants to get to grips with MIDI and guitar synthesis, Marty Cutler's book manages to cover the subject in adequate depth without ever getting too complicated.
Celestion have made available impulse responses for a wide range of their classic speakers mounted in 1x12, 2x12 and 4x12 cabinets, and miked with appropriate single or double mic arrays.
Miktek’s MX4 mini-mixer includes its own phantom power source, which is a big step up from typical budget mini-mixers...
The world’s most famous console preamp and EQ continues to evolve to meet the needs of the modern studio.
The 9.4 software release sees Universal Audio add a modern classic to their plug-in range.
Kilohearts not only develop plug-in processors but also what they call Snapin Host multi-effects plug-ins...
Every now and again a module appears that slots into a niche you didn’t realise existed, but once it’s there you start to see all kinds of new possibilities...