SOUND ON SOUND
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.
Phonic's well-established Helix range has made the jump to Firewire: we look at the 12-channel version, which is capable of sending 10 channels of audio at 24-bit/96kHz to your DAW.
Korg's new synth may be small, but there's much more to it than meets the eye...
The HR-series monitors have been hugely popular, but Mackie have still managed to find room for improvement.
• SoniccoutureAbstrakt Breaks• Zero G Degrees Of Abstract • Sample Magic Transmission-X• Propellerhead Abbey Road Keyboards
Fender have married Roland's VG technology with the timeless design of the Stratocaster. The result is a cutting-edge classic.
• Line 6 Pocket POD• Setting up Stratocaster and similar Floating Tremolos
Maggot Software's clever utility allows Pro Tools users to select a Region and instantly swap the audio it contains with another take.
Apple's 17-inch Macbook Pro has both attracted and put off potential purchasers because of its size. But, with a new higher-resolution display and the latest mobile technology, is it now a must for those seeking the best in laptop performance?