SOUND ON SOUND
Don’t let its low price fool you: Sonic Academy’s debut synth has a lot going for it...
This book covers all the basic theory and measurement techniques without ever allowing the maths to get scary, then moves on to a number of case studies of actual studio construction projects...
Scan’s new hex-core machine offers huge amounts of processing power and RAM. Is it the perfect studio PC?
With so many virtual guitar amps already on the market, can newcomers Scuffham Amps bring something fresh to the party?
Roland’s Jupiter 80 has gained a little brother in the shape of the Jupiter 50. Does this slimmed-down synth offer the same Supernatural sound?
Presonus’s USB 2 interface promises tight integration with their Studio One software at a competitive price.
In the P67, Peluso have sought to recreate a bit of Neumann history. Does it offer the same sound that made the U67 a classic?
Mackie have added to their popular range of active PA speakers with this modular line-array system. Does it deliver the goods?
Film trailer/TV composer Dan Graham has created several sound libraries featuring small groups of players from the Liverpool Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
This innovative large-diaphragm mic offers more pad, pattern and filter options than you can shake a stick at — but how does it sound?
Exactly what sets a mic stand apart from the crowd?
This compact stage monitor puts the foldback controls exactly where they’re needed — right in front of the performer!
Desert Winds focuses on just four wind instruments, but does so in magnificent detail, each featuring up to six different natural legato types.
Clavia’s new drum box takes a typically idiosyncratic approach to percussion synthesis.
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Whether you prefer to record your sounds cleanly or with coloration, the Cartec Pre-Q5 can deliver the goods.
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Celemony’s clever restoration tool invisibly fixes the speed variations that can plague material recorded on tape or vinyl.
Behringer are known for making cost-effective products, but their new X32 live mixer takes that to a whole new level...
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