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Now available at a greatly reduced price, Panasonic's video-capable still camera is well worth a look for low-cost HD video production.

Matt Houghton has a read of a manual which gives all kinds of tips to those looking to get into music production.

The Ultranova may be a return to Novation's roots, but it's still a very forward-looking synthesizer...

Drum Tools has been produced and recorded by Wave Alchemy's Daniel Byers and Steven Heath. The two have all the gear...

The patchbay remains the cornerstone of most commercial studios, but using one to patch mics into different preamps can be risky — which is where the MicMAID comes in...

Line 6 were amongst the first to create realistic-sounding modelled guitar amps and effects. Does their latest offering keep them at the front of the pack?

Paul White checks out a solution to those studios limited on space (and finances) in need of a good set of monitors.

With an infra-red transmitter and DSLR Bot, your iOS device can become a remote control for video recording with Canon EOS cameras.

Acoustic Energy look to strengthen their foothold in the studio monitoring market with this impressive nearfield system.

Fancy a set of electronic drums that lets you create your own kits? Swedish company 2Box's debut offering could be just the thing...

Zoom have launched a sibling for their R16, adding a further eight tracks and some neat loop-sampling and rhythm-track features.

Yamaha's long-lived Motif range continues to go from strength to strength. Could the latest model be the best Motif yet?

Dave Lockwood sees one alternative to miking amps with a stand, and makes a wish...

Video makers need to reduce noise too — and W43 lets them do it in time-honoured style...

New to the world of video production and unsure what gear to buy? Our guide to the five best options in three categories will get you started.

Tascam's latest 'Portastudio' boasts more hands-on controls than most such recorders.

Steinberg's new sound module software features a rich sound library, a powerful synth engine and the benefit of parent company Yamaha's workstation wisdom...

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Available ready-made or in kit form, the STS is more affordable than the competition... but is it any good?

We all want to know what the man on the Clapham Omnibus really thinks of our music. Now we can find out — and have his opinions statistically analysed into the bargain.