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With two channels and four ‘flavours’ on offer, Slate’s mic preamp promises plenty of flexibility. Does it also deliver on quality?

Hugh Robjohns picks up a copy of this latest addition to the Production Suite series of eBooks from Samplecraze's Eddie Bazil.

Roland have put elements of their two very different approaches to guitar synthesis in a single box. Could this be the best guitar synth ever?

By merging their flagship application with its sibling, Record, Propellerhead have created something users have demanded for years: Reason with built-in audio recording.

The beautifully produced story of Recording Architecture demonstrates that the same book can be both a work of art and an invaluable resource for the studio builder.

‘Threebird’ might have been a more appropriate appellation for this distinctive-looking EQ but, as we found out in our test flight, there’s far more to it than the novel format...

The metering in most DAWs does little more than tell you if you’re in danger of clipping. Zplane’s plug-in suite provides vital alternative ways of understanding audio levels.

Recording a gig and sharing the video online is a great way to get your name out there, and Olympus have created a pocket-sized way to do just that.

The Metal ADpak is XLNaudio's latest add-on for their drum-sample instrument, Addictive Drums. The ADpak features detailed...

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If you’ve found PA systems fiddly and time-consuming to set up, perhaps the HK Soundcaddy One is right for you.

Can such attractively priced studio monitors really do the job of presenting your mixes accurately?

EastWest continue their Hollywood orchestral series with a large-scale brass library. Is it another Tinseltown classic?

Come with us on a journey through time and space, as we explore the mysteries of Eventide’s remarkable new effects pedal...

Epic World is certainly an ambitious library of Cinematic Landscapes, and its glossy presentation is further enhanced by the...

If, like me, you prefer tea to coffee and view Starbucks with the same contempt as you do McDonalds, don't let the name '...

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Do these in-line mic preamplifiers mean you can use a passive ribbon mic with any preamp?

This valve mic from Australian company Bees Neez aims to offer a character reminiscent of some of the vintage classics. Can a mic from down under come out on top?