SOUND ON SOUND
MOTU’s sequencing software has been around longer than some SOS readers. Do the improvements in the latest version keep it bang up to date?
Designed primarily for studio home practise or even small gigs, the Laney L5 Studio Head is an extremely elegant amp.
If you’re looking for a new stage mic, it’s worth looking further afield than the usual models — as these classy examples prove!
Loudspeakers have been with us for a long time — but there’s still room for innovation, as these exemplary new Geithain models prove!
EV have a well-earned reputation for building solid, reliable PA speakers, and their latest series doesn’t disappoint.
Akai’s new controller keeps the design simple and the cost low.
Fluid Audio’s studio monitors have consistently impressed us with their price-to-performance ratio. So how does their new subwoofer fare?
These transformer–laden modules breathe new life into classic Neve and Avedis designs...
Designed and built in Germany, and paying tribute to the Tube Screamer sound...
Given the rich ecosystem of music and audio–related iOS apps, it’s not impossible that the usefulness of the Apple Watch in this field will evolve over time.
A directory of all media pages that hold the associated media for January 2016 audio examples.
Audio files.
The Squeal Killer, from Stella Vee Amplification, is a pedal-sized box designed to sit between a harp mic and a tube amp, with the sole aim of reducing feedback.
If anyone knows about digital consoles, it’s Yamaha — and their latest range of mixers doesn’t disappoint.
Tascam’s updated nearfield monitor offers commendable performance for a very low price. What’s not to like?
Old and new worlds collide as this 1176 clone is treated to remote control via a VST 3/AAX plug-in.
Audio files to accompany the article.
Sporting both optical and variable–mu compressors and Pultec–inspired EQ, this German channel strip should make a great recording front end for the modern studio.
Bus-powered audio interfaces with some additional mixing and monitoring capabilities.
Not all digital delay pedals strike the right balance between convenience and quality. How does this one fare?