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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...

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.


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...


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...


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.

A couple of Ueberschall's 'Score' titles have been reviewed in the pages of Sound On Sound: both Score FX (SOS...

One of the world's best high-end audio editing and mixing packages has undergone a radical overhaul, and now works with any third-party audio hardware. Its name? SADiE...

RME have established a solid pedigree for their extensive range of digital interfaces. Their latest model offers powerful functionality, and promises an unexpected extra for the future...

For the first time ever, Avid have made the full Pro Tools feature set available on native systems — and you don't even need one of their interfaces to run it!