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This time we look at one of the most important parts of the guitar: the strings

After a few years away from releasing new sample libraries, Dan Dean has returned with a brand-new piano library, developed in collaboration with sound architect Ernest Cholakis, that offers an unprecedented level of tonal control.

The new Motif XS range is top of the pile when it comes to Yamaha synth workstation technology, and thus will be going head-to-head with flagship contenders from other big-name manufacturers. Does the XS have what it takes?

The DI box is a crucial but often-overlooked part of many signal chains — and, as we found out, it really is worth investing in quality.

Digidesign pioneered the integration of sampling and recording software. Sixteen years later, their Structure sampler promises to revolutionise the sampling experience for Pro Tools users.

Have Roland finally outgunned Akai's renowned MPC series in the battle for the hip-hop market?

Over the years I've owned more tape echo units than I can remember, from upmarket HH and Roland units to Watkins Copicats.

The X-Rack system makes SSL's large console technology much more accessible - so much so that we were reluctant to send it back!

Digidesign may be better known for Pro Tools, but the RM-series speakers are every bit as 'pro' as their heritage suggests.

Is ‘scanned synthesis’ the best thing since sliced bread, or a triumph of hype over substance? We put Humanoid Sound Systems’ Windows soft synth on the test bench to find out.

It's over 40 years since its inception, but the Mellotron has proved to be surprisingly enduring. We meet the men who resurrected the original sampler and review the most technologically sophisticated Mellotron ever, the brand-new M4000.

A number of large 'all-in-one' sample library products are now available. Is Vir2's VI One the one to buy?

Is this the perfect marriage to date of guitar and MIDI?

The budget-priced Vienna Special Edition (SE) lets you test VSL's wares without breaking the bank. SE is an 80GB (53.5GB when installed) compilation of instruments drawn from VSL's vast sample database...

Eight top-class preamps priced within reach of the serious project studio...

This versatile large-diaphragm condenser offers good performance at a very reasonable price.

We find out if the most competitively priced Allen & Heath mixer yet lives up to its heritage.

The latest version of Sibelius Softwares notation package brings instrument plug-ins from the sequencing world into the realm of score-writing.

With their EQ and dynamics plug-ins, Sonalksis aim to harness the flexibility of digital to the sound quality of high-end analogue gear.

This flexible little mic gives much better results than its modest price suggests.