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Named after Binson’s Echorec magnetic-drum echo machine, the Echorec aims to squeeze all that unit’s essential character into a standard-sized pedal.
Addictive Pro adds more complex oscillator configurations, a better effects implementation and a hot-rodded arpeggiator, but has surprisingly dropped the very useful four-track looper of the original Addictive Synth.
Yes, Kii Audio’s flagship monitors are expensive — but then they might just be the best loudspeakers in the world...
Blue’s newly updated range of studio mics offers stylish looks and great sound for a very reasonable price.
Sonokinetic bring their idiosyncratic approach to sampling to the woodwinds section.
Built from reclaimed Hammond organ parts, the Scanner is an unusual electro-mechanical effects unit that sounds as classy as it looks!
With remote control, USB audio interfacing and the sublime sonic performance for which Grace are known, the m108 doesn’t disappoint!
Arturia’s MatrixBrute combines everything the company know about synthesis into one hugely ambitious machine.
Peavey’s smart new range of PA speakers is punchy, robust, and easy on the pocket!
The latest incarnation of Fluid's unusual FPX7 monitor combines the bold, concentric-ribbon design of the earlier version with an altogether more satisfying tonality.
Cinematic ‘Big Boomers’ are eagerly embraced by almost every field of commercial music these days and to service...
The Gates Sta-Level broadcast compressor is a classic — but it isn’t cheap. Can Wes Audio give you the same sound for less?
Have Hammer Audio hit the nail on the head with this new UK-made mic? We think so!
Toontrack’s Dream Pop EZX expansion pack for EZdrummer is most definitely not just another acoustic drum kit...
Infected Mushroom isn’t some kind of embarrassing and painful ailment, but rather a ‘make it all sound bigger’ plug-in...
Spitfire consolidate their symphonic brass into a single bumper package.
Whether you are a media composer or simply a music producer who likes to integrate world and ethnic flavours into your musical mix, Sample Logic’s Bohemian might well be of interest.
There are two AJH modules on review: the Sonic XV, based around an early 24dB diode filter from the Musonics Sonic V; secondly, the discrete transistor-based Ring SM, which can double as a five-input mixer and incorporates a pair of sub oscillator generators.
We built and then test-drove the world’s first commercially available fully modular console. Here’s what we thought...