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The Bryant boffins have come up with a totally unique XLR connector which could be a huge time saver in the studio or live.

You can’t buy these in-ear monitors in shops, as each pair is custom-made — but if you need outstanding comfort and noise rejection, the extra time and money might just be worth it!

Waves are the latest manufacturers to try to package the sound of large-format mixing consoles in plug-in form.

For this collection, Bulgarian producer Ivan Shopov teamed up with sound designer and producer Airbag Killex.

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There are many VCA compressors available, at a range of prices, but very few employ a fully discrete gain-reduction element. So what exactly does this design feature bring to the table?

Ever since Toontrack launched EZ Drummer as the lightweight counterpart to Superior, they've been adding expander kits to it to cover just about any commercial style.

Studiologic’s new Waldorf-powered polysynth is here and it’s very yellow indeed. Put your sunglasses on and meet the Sledge...

Tired of navigating complex audio software with just a mouse and keyboard? Then a control surface might be just what you need. Here’s our selection of current models, with links to the SOS review where available.

Ribbon mics have long been known for their smooth high end, but can sometimes sound a little on the dull side. Enter the SE X1R...

Sound On Sound was given an exclusive sneak preview of the first production units in advance of the official product announcement on October 12th.

Novation go back to their portable synth roots with a compact gem that reworks the Ultranova synth engine and adds a few extras...

The preamp from Neve’s “ultimate analogue console” is now available ‘to go’...

Propellerhead’s Reason gets its first dedicated MIDI keyboard and control surface. What can it offer that your mouse can’t?

The key features of Acoustica’s Mixcraft have always been affordability and ease of use. Version 6 builds on these strengths but also adds a new Pro Studio edition.

Almost a decade of experience has only reinforced my appreciation of this unassuming little mic.

Microtech Gefell mics have long been revered for their sonic performance in the studio — so why not use them on stage too?

The Logan String Melody and the later Melody II are justifiably revered string machines.

Can you really make a complex, DSP-packed mixer that even musicians with no engineering experience can use? Line 6 think they can...

Does Kush Audio’s expertise in designing analogue equipment translate into the plug-in realm?