SOUND ON SOUND
Tablet-controlled mixers are nothing new — but some engineers are still wary of mixing without physical faders. Enter the DigiLive...
While we have a large number of DAW/sequencers to choose from in the desktop world, mobile music producers are perhaps less well served. Enter AEMS...
Timphonia is fairly conventional, focusing on the kind of timpani instruments that are typically used by classical orchestras. Nevertheless, the library does include some quite experimental patches...
Chandler’s unique mic and preamp combo boasts a kinship with some of the most prestigious names in recording: Abbey Road Studios and EMI.
This latest Expansion for Toontrack’s EZdrummer was recorded by Steve Albini in his Electrical Audio studio and, through the kit pieces and the tunings used, offers something of his signature sound in bottled form.
Antares’ efforts to apply their pitch-correction technology to guitar products continues, with this versatile pedal-format processor.
DSP technology now allows pedal manufacturers to create studio-quality reverbs that evoke the spirit of classic springs, plates, concert halls and caverns... but EarthQuaker Devices’ Transmisser takes a somewhat different direction.
What’s new in Focusrite’s updated multi-channel mic preamp?
Pioneer’s DJ-inspired performance sampler is the start of something new.
With thousands of styles, songs and sounds on tap, Band In A Box 2017 can supply everything from inspiration to finished tracks.
Now on its third version, the latest Nord Piano is the best one yet.
Novation’s ambitious new synthesizer brings together the best of analogue and digital.
Slicing audio samples based upon transient detection is a well-established technology, however, VirSyn have added two very interesting further twists that up the ante considerably in creative terms...
Can this robust 1U rackmount recorder and audio interface — which features 24 onboard mic preamps — be all things to all engineers?
Rather than offer a straightforward overdrive pedal, the Regency Pre-Drive combines a clean signal level booster with a separate, more restrained drive section.
Innovation in music technology doesn’t have to be digital, or even electronic. This partial guitar capo lets you choose whether to capo each string. Its makers claim that this provides near-instant access to over 900 alternate tunings...
Manger’s unique approach to driver design yields a monitor with exceptional time-domain performance — but it comes at a cost.
Could this transformer- and valve-laden preamp bring some analogue magic to your recordings?
Roland’s EC-10M turns any cajon into an electronic percussion generator.