SOUND ON SOUND
Synthesists have been asking manufacturers to build new analogue instruments for years — and now they’ve finally responded. But what took them so long? We round up some of the recent offerings.
Rhythmic Robot’s Shortwave is a Kontakt instrument crammed with ghostly voices, radio tuning sweeps, morse code bleeps and an assortment of hisses, crackles and pulses.
The latest version of Apple's entry-level music software draws heavily from Logic Pro X. Is this the return of Logic Express?
Waldorf have followed up their '90s blockbuster with a sequel — the Pulse 2.
Can this tiny amplifier really sound as good as a full-sized amp?
Looking for a set of headphones that offer good isolation? Here’s our selection of models from some of the leading brands, with links to the SOS review where available.
Schoeps's unusual new vocal mic could give some of the long-established studio stalwarts a serious run for their money.
Does this in-depth guide tell you everything you need to know?
JBL’s new LSR3 series brings technology from the company’s premium monitor range within reach of the home studio.
The latest version of iZotope’s RX restoration suite does more than before — and does it faster!
Heavyocity’s latest contender delivers a winning one-two combination.
Can a pop filter sound completely transparent? With some clever design, yes it can...
BFD2 was always going to be a hard one to top, but that hasn’t stopped FXpansion from trying. Have they succeeded?
The tiny 8 Step Program is capable of all sorts of creative CV control.
Steinberg have packed a lot of new functionality into their bargain upgrade to Cubase.
If you don’t need a large control surface, these two racks offer compact and affordable ways to harness Behringer’s X32 mix engine.
Arturia’s new Brute is even smaller than the last and, quite frankly, very cheap indeed. What’s not to like?
