SOUND ON SOUND
Vocal harmonies can add gloss to a musical production, but if you don't have access to a group of first-rate session singers, does software really provide a viable alternative?
TC Electronic have created a Pro Tools HD plug-in that can measure the loudness of programme material and its suitability for different playback systems.
At nearly twice the price of a Neumann U87, you've every right to expect this to be a very, very nice microphone...
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Part preamp, part summing mixer, all tube: can the Fat Track provide all the 'analogue warmth' your studio needs?
This EQ borrows circuitry from the classic Massive Passive design, but can the Mini really be 'massive'?
Unhappy with what was commercially available, the Aphex boffins designed the Headpod for their own use — and they liked it so much they decided to release it.
The Command 8 and Icon have revitalised the affordable and the professional ends of Digidesign's controller range. Now Digi have turned their attention to the middle of the market, with a replacement for their tried and tested Control 24.
Obviously, a good multimedia system is better than a bad one, but will a good one be adequate in a home studio?
BFD is back, and with over 50GB of samples the 'B' is even bigger than before. So if you want the best in acoustic drum samples, should you be making space on your hard drive for BFD2?
High-end digital converter manufacturers Apogee are Apple's audio partner of choice, and their latest Firewire interface is aimed squarely at Mac users with a taste for quality.
The latest entry into the world of portable stereo recorders comes from a company better known for their cameras and accessories.
Long-term players in the controller keyboard game, Fatar have brought all of their expertise to bear on the Numa — so is it as sophisticated as it is stylish?
Put simply, if you want to send lots of audio inputs into your computer simultaneously, but don't want to pay too much for the privilege, the US1641 could be exactly what you're looking for...
In 2004 it looked like game over for Waldorf, but the German company are back, with a hardware synth that more than lives up to their former reputation...
BIAS's cross-platform plug-in bundle offers some new thinking on dynamics, EQ and pitch correction.
Flux claim that their plug–ins combine simplicity and sophistication, thanks to their unusual interface design and novel controls.
Acoustica's inexpensive and easy-to-use sequencer continues to impress with the addition of MIDI tracks and VST Instrument support.