SOUND ON SOUND
Can NI’s new performance controller preserve Maschine’s status as king of the beat stations?
For anyone with an interest in the early years of electronic music, Ian Helliwell’s new book (published by Sound On Sound) takes the reader on an enthralling tour of the pioneering British contributors to this genre...
A guitar overdrive pedal sporting three knobs and a footswitch is not exactly a new or novel concept, but when it is designed and built by Roger Mayer, you have to take notice...
Where you have lots of passive bypass pedals coupled with long cables, treble loss and compromised ‘feel’ can become a real problem...
We fire up the latest model in Unity Audio’s geologically themed monitor range to find out just how much it rocks!
Is VocalSynth the natural choice for unnatural vocal sounds?
Audiofile Engineering’s powerful batch processor can really speed up those repetitive tasks for Mac users.
Swiss acoustic-amplification experts Schertler have entered the compact PA market, with impressive results.
Intel’s whole CPU range has undergone a refresh over the last 12 months. We report on the performance of their new processors and their suitability for audio.
The EQ4M features the same Air Band that put Mäag on the EQ map — plus a whole lot more!
The classic sound of the ADR Compex is back again — this time in API Lunchbox format!
Twisted Electrons offer a new take on the classic acid machine.
Microphones that include A-D converters, allowing them to be plugged directly into computers or iOS devices, are becoming increasingly popular. IK's offering is built around a large-diaphragm capacitor mic with built-in 24-bit converters that support sample rates up to 48kHz.
In their latest headphone design, Yamaha have sought to capture the essence of their classic NS10 monitors. Have they achieved it?
Can a technology borrowed from digital computers bring anything new to the world of analogue delay?
Mastering engineers looking for a compressor with a distinctly vintage flavour would do well to check out Roger Foote’s latest creation.
Arturia have updated their V Collection, and one of the stand-out instruments is a recreation of Farfisa’s classic combo organs.
TwinCussion comprises a pair of analogue percussion voices (A & B), both slightly different and capable of independent operation or cross-patched interaction...
Some people are happy to drive their DAWs and video editors entirely from a keyboard and mouse. For others, the Contour Designs Shuttle Pro v2 might appeal.