SOUND ON SOUND
Does Ear Trumpet Labs’ latest mic have a golden sound to match its opulent appearance?
Whether it’s detailed definition you want or dirty distortion, this new take on a classic valve preamp has you covered.
The Monumatic is Knobula’s third polyphonic sound generator. It picks up the form and much of the intention of their first outing, but includes expansions and more features.
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. Panorama Acoustics bases its sample set on acoustic guitars comprising a nylon‑strung model, a steel‑strung instrument and a 12‑string.
Apple deliver plenty of refinements in the latest update to Logic Pro.
We check out a cleverly configurable re‑amper, and a switch box with a difference...
Cymatics’ Dark Sky granular effects plug-in was inspired by Hologram’s impressive but rather costly Microcosm pedal.
Polyend take it to the floor with a new pedal‑based drum machine.
Sony take aim at one of the big guns of the shotgun world...
It’s been decades since the last commercially successful digitally controlled analogue mixing desks could be bought new. Now, console‑automation legends SSL believe the time is finally ripe for their return...
New Soundtoys plug‑ins don’t come around that often, but when they do, they’re usually well worth checking out. This one’s no exception...
This diminutive device promises instant polish when recording dialogue.
Want to dabble in DIY? Then you’ll need a good guide!
MIDI pedals are more sophisticated and configurable today than they once were, which is great news. But it does mean the quality of the setup software is really important...
The unsettlingly named Seventh Summoner is a really simple sequencer, and as with the Arp Of Darkness, it does just enough to make itself fabulously useful.
Is your synth collection spiralling out of control? These multi‑keyboard stands could help you keep your studio in order!
If you’re looking for a controller keyboard that’s both compact and affordable, Arturia have got just the thing...
Dreamtonics take their session singer in software to the next level.
Electro-Harmonix have created the LPB‑3 Linear Power Booster, which incorporates an active EQ, complete with a parametric mid control.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5/5 Stars. Unique, but designed to fit together, Westwood Instruments’ Novella series provides diverse toolkits for scoring and songwriting.