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AudioScape’s new Pultec‑inspired rack is a no‑compromise stereo take on the classic passive equaliser.
Heritage Audio’s 73 DI is an active DI box that aims to deliver that sort of character in a more portable format. Launched alongside the passive P DI, both are available in single‑ and dual‑channel versions.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5/5 Stars. Polarity Modular embraces Ian Boddy's expertise in the modular arena and is sampled and created from the ground up.
Is Elektron’s polyphonic sampling workstation their most musical device yet?
Wingman is a practical compositional aid that runs as a DAW plug‑in.
Can Softube’s Flow Mixing Suite cover all your mix processing needs within a single plug‑in collection?
The latest entry to Slate Digital’s VMS range promises unparalleled flexibility when recording instruments.
With two separate compressors on board and various ways to deploy them, RND’s new OptoFET is an intriguing prospect.
The SOS Awards celebrate innovation and contemporary design. Congratulations to all the Winners, as well as the very worthy close contenders in each category who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.
If you need to record dry‑sounding vocals in a less than ideal room, GIK’s generously sized portable booth could be just the ticket.
The Electro‑Harmonix Pico Swello is essentially an attack‑shaping pedal that’s based on the attack feature EHX developed for their POG2.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Built by sampling a classic Les Paul‑style electric guitar, what does Electric Blue have to offer to give it an edge within a very competitive marketplace?
AEA aim for the middle ground with an intriguing new stereo ribbon mic.
The two big beasts of JBL’s PRX900 family are similarly sized and identically priced — but they’re very different speakers! We put them to the test.
This Swedish‑made valve mic offers all the character of vintage designs, but without the noise!
MPE is becoming ever‑more prevalent, and plenty of desktop hardware synths are getting in on the action.
The Live III is the most powerful and flexible MPC yet...
Cadet combines impulse responses with algorithmic elements to give the user flexibility in adjusting the settings, and also includes pitch processing that can create shimmer‑style effects without grainy artefacts.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Sampled Steinway D‑274 grand pianos aren’t exactly in short supply, but this one’s a bit special...
Already leading the way when it comes to plug‑in remote control of analogue hardware, Wes are now bringing their expertise to bear on a wider range of processors.