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Rob Papen is a well-known Dutch sound designer and creator of a variety of software virtual synthesizers, including Predator,...

Guitar processor from US-based stomp-box manufacturer.

The recent resurgence of brand-new analogue synths means that there’s never been a better time to invest in one. We round up some of the more ‘hands-on’, performance-oriented models on the market...

Sonoris’s innovative plug-in designs prove that not all digital equalisers sound the same.

Homages to classic processors abound — but this one is much more than a simple clone...

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This recreation of a Bill Putnam classic brings back to life the qualities of a long-gone era — and does so in a truly uncompromising fashion.

Waves’ latest analogue emulation has unrivalled pedigree. But is there still a role for a mixer that was declared obsolete 40 years ago?

This Swedish company have a reputation for delivering professional sound quality at a budget price. Do the latest additions to their outboard range measure up?

NI’s Session Horns forsakes the cinematic to focus on a real-world brass section that’s well suited to pop and rock music.

German manufacturers Microtech Gefell share origins with Neumann and make some of the best mics currently available. Does that pedigree come through in their first preamp?

Frequency plot, internals and tech specs to accompany the main product test.

Live 9 has been a long time coming, but, along with Ableton’s new Push controller, has the potential to revolutionise music-making.

Want a forward-sounding mic, something with a vintage character, or a more neutral tonality? With the Atlantis, you can have all three...

Miniature controller keyboards can be incredibly useful for making music on location. The new Korg MicroKey family of velocity...

As loudness standards evolve, so we need new metering plug-ins. Izotope’s suite covers all the bases.

These compact speakers approach the performance of HK’s higher-end systems, but at a surprisingly modest price point.