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LA Scoring Strings hopes to set itself apart from the competition with clever devices that make it both more realistic and more user-friendly.
There are plenty of eight-channel Firewire interfaces on the market these days, so what does the Audiofire Pre 8 have that the others dont?
Where so many sample developers struggle to combine musicality, usability, and value for money in a single product...
FabFilters powerful plug-in suite brings us advanced modulation possibilities, filters with multiple personalities, and plenty of overdrive.
Building on their Sigma design, Sontronics Delta is more rugged, and voiced with guitar cabs in mind.
Avantone are best-known for their modern take on the classic Auratone speaker, but they make mics too. Find out how their latest model performs.
Audio Examples From Sontronics Delta Ribbon Mic April 2010
The answer to every guitarist's prayers?
Hans Zimmer's bright idea of adding large ethnic drums to the orchestra in film scores has proved popular in recent years,...
USB and Firewire mixerfaces abound these days, but not all allow you to record multiple channels simultaneously to separate tracks in your DAW. Enter the M164UF...
Has your music lost its mojo? Maybe Vir2s new horn library can add some magic...
The latest version of MOTUs Mac sequencer has guitarists firmly in its sights, but there are plenty of general improvements too.
Image Lines popular sequencing package has evolved from a specialist tool into a DAW application with universal appeal.
Decent shockmounts can actually improve the sound you get from your mics, but they can be expensive and not always durable. Rycote aim to solve both problems with their new designs.
The CI2 combines an audio interface with hands-on Cubase control — and at a very attractive price.
With upgraded mic amps and A-D conversion in their MkII versions, do Focusrites latest eight-channel preamps still lead the way at this price point?
If youre in the market for a high-quality restoration package, there is no shortage of contenders. Sonnoxs trio of plug-ins offers some new and unusual features and a friendly interface.
Hand on heart, I can testify that no sample collection has ever made me laugh as heartily as this new WAV spoken‑phrase...