SOUND ON SOUND
While it’s not the first USB interface optimised for electric guitar players, Blackstar’s new Polar 2 has some neat tricks up its sleeve.
There’s more to designing a quality monitor controller than meets the eye — or the ear.
Flock Audio’s software‑controlled routing system goes from strength to strength!
Based on the modelling algorithms of Line 6’s Helix processors, the company’s POD Express comes in a stompbox format and has a very straightforward user interface.
High‑end analogue kit is still an important part of Universal Audio’s product range, and the latest additions are a trio of highly desirable studio mics.
Chandler’s Jekyll and Hyde approach to mic design reaches a new market with their most affordable model yet.
LEWITT aim to keep things simple with an elegantly designed interface and some very helpful software.
Despite support for multi‑channel inputs and outputs, this innovative delay plug‑in is equally adept at adding depth and dimension to stereo inputs and binaural outputs.
Eventide’s unique, and uniquely versatile, hardware compressor has had a well‑deserved reissue, with sympathetic improvements to update it for the modern studio.
We round up some of the best small studio monitors for your listening pleasure.
Groove Synthesis’ PPG‑inspired synth has grown considerably since we last reviewed it. It’s also got a lot smaller...
Clavia have made their best‑in‑class stage piano even better!
This remarkably purple mic pays visual tribute to Minneapolis’ favourite son, while drawing sonically on one of Berlin’s most celebrated historic designs.
These audio examples accompany our review of the Chandler TG Type L microphone from SOS October 2024 issue.
These audio examples accompany our review of the Mercury 666.
Harrison celebrate the 15th birthday of their flagship DAW with the release of Mixbus 10.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Drumbada samples a rare form of Andean bass drum that has apparently remained unsampled. At least until now!
We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dedicated kick drum mics. We check out some of the best.
Waldorf’s all‑encompassing Iridium engine is now available in its smallest form yet.
Ever wanted to blend the characteristics of two different sounds? Morph Pro makes that easy.