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Can a single hardware unit really meet all your compression needs? It would certainly take something a bit special...
MXL's USB Mic Mate functions as a USB mic preamp for Macs and PCs, and enables you to plug in your own choice of dynamic or capacitor microphone.
Version 8 sees another boatload of new processors added to the FL Studio family. And if that's still not enough, you can now create your own...
If you wanted to make an authentic hardware tape delay today, you could do a lot worse than commission a designer who used to work for Watkins, makers of the seminal Copicat. So that's what Blue Coconut did...
The mid-priced studio monitor market is competitive. So what sets KRK's new offerings apart from the crowd?
If you've not yet built up much of a microphone collection, a dedicated drum-mic kit can be a sensible investment — and the price of this one puts it within reach of even entry-level users.
The Nocturn uses Novation's sophisticated Automap technology to give you integrated, hands-on control of your software — and all for an almost unbelievably low price.
Under the hood of this affordable new Alesis compact mixer lurks an 18-in/two-out audio interface. Is it too good to be true?
• Chandler EMI TG Mastering Pack Formats: Mac & PC TDM & RTAS • SIR2 Formats: PC VST • Tritone Digital ColorTone-Pro Formats: Mac AU, RTAS, VST; PC RTAS, VST • Leslie Sanford Cobalt Formats: PC VST SSL X-EQ Formats: Mac/PC Duende
Edirol have enhanced their popular stereo recorder in the face of growing competition. How does it measure up?
The latest incarnation of Tascam's Gigastudio introduces support for 64-bit operating systems and the ability to address up to 128GB of RAM. Are there any catches? Let's find out...
You can get a lot of audio interface for your money these days. The latest from ESI offers 18 ins and eight outs for a very reasonable price, and could be ideal if you need to record lots of sources simultaneously.
Flux claim that their plug-ins combine simplicity and sophistication, thanks to their unusual interface design and novel controls. Let's find out...
The Wretch Machine sounds absolutely terrible — but that's exactly as its creators, Metasonix, intended. To see what valve-powered synthesis can do for you, read on...
With the emphasis on affordability and ease of use, Notion Music's latest notation package is aimed squarely at guitarists.
Like a Cold War spy, Olga is not as Russian as it first appears, but still hides a great deal of mystery and intrigue...
Izotope are the latest developers to release a suite of tools for tackling problem audio. As well as the usual noise-reduction algorithms, RX also includes clip reduction and an advanced 'spectral repair' module.
Last year Mackie impressed us with their HR Mk2 series of studio monitors, but they've now introduced new models at roughly half the price. Surely this means there are compromises?
You can have TL Audio's new series of vintage-styled valve devices in any colour you like — as long as it's black!
The field recorder market just got a little more crowded, but does Tascam's take on the portable two-track concept add anything new?