SOUND ON SOUND
DACS reformatted this classic preamp in 2011 to fit the API 500 series ‘Lunchbox’ modular format but it's only now that Hugh has found time to check it out.
Until now, specialised multitrack digital recorders designed for capturing live shows have been niche products with hefty price tags. Will Cymatic’s LR16 change that?
Can an all-solid-state guitar amp really use DSP to create a convincing tube-like sound and feel?
Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac.
At first glance, the Max49 seems much like other controller keyboards, but it’s got a surprise up its sleeve...
Yamaha’s new entry-level electronic drum kit is easy on the wallet, but aims not to compromise on sound quality. Is it a hit?
Once again, Waves have tried to bottle the magic of a celebrated mix engineer, so that it can be uncorked in the home studio...
Marketing hype or a marriage of convenience between Audio-Technica, who provide the headphones, and Vox, who provide the guitar amp modelling?
TC’s latest processor makes it easier than ever before to manipulate the sound of your voice.
The world isn't short of decent drum libraries, but it never hurts to have more sounds available.
The compact UR22 offers 24-bit, 192kHz recording, a bundled version of Cubase, and a very reasonable price: what’s not to like?
Computer recording technology is now very mature, but many people still prefer to work with traditional mixing desks. So why not get a desk that fully integrates with your computer? Here’s our pick of available options.
Native Instruments’ latest plug-in suite aims to provide the classic Lexicon reverb sound at a budget-friendly price.
Reason has evolved in splendid isolation from other production tools, but version 7 sees Propellerhead build bridges to the outside world.
Sound designers Daniel James and Aaron Frensley are the duo responsible for creating Project Alpha, a sound-design toolkit for cinematic music projects.
Coaxial monitors are usually expensive, so how do these budget offerings from French company Prodipe perform?
Massey CT5, Henry Olonga Nebula presets, Universal Audio Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor and Wavesfactory Trackspacer
In the latest version of their flagship post-production software, Steinberg have applied some clever lateral thinking to loudness metering and ADR recording.
A new Moog monosynth is exciting enough in itself, but the Sub Phatty has hidden depths that its vintage predecessors could only dream of...
