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Can it really be this quick and easy to tackle masking in your mix?

Audio examples to accompany our review of the Saturn 2 multi-pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone by Sontronics.

The next batch of analogue Expert Sleepers modules expands the line‑up in several new and exciting directions.

The hardware sampler market is healthier and more diverse than ever. What better time to take a quick tour?

Midicake have reinvented the arpeggiator.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. If you require a collection of textural sound elements that might enhance your latest sci‑fi based film, video game or TV drama, you’re in the right place.

UA’s new range brings mic modelling to the masses!

The Warm Bender, by Warm Audio, offers users three distinctive fuzz voicings in one robust pedal.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Prolific composer Max Richter turns his hand to sample libraries, recording a world‑beating Steinway D‑274 concert grand.

Is there still a place in our plug‑in folders for the core algorithms from TC Electronic’s legendary System 6000?

Available through United Plugins, FireEQ combines several EQ methodologies with a view to making mixing and mastering flexible but without adding too much complexity.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Aria Vocalscapes contains some beautiful content performed by classical soprano Emma May Price.

Drawmer have been offering no‑nonsense professional audio gear since the early ’80s, but their current range of processors offers more possibilities than ever.

It might be the baby of JBL’s mini line‑array range, but its small footprint and easy portability could mean the IRX ONE is just what’s needed for smaller shows.

With new and improved instruments, Arturia’s one‑stop synth shop is better value than ever.

E‑V pack their battery‑powered PA tech into a ‘full‑size’ speaker.

Toontrack get gritty with their Dark Industrial expansions for EZdrummer and EZkeys.

Cinesamples’ subscription package promises an awful lot of bang for your monthly bucks.

The RAM 1000 combines hands‑on speaker control with Bluetooth streaming.

Minimal Audio's Flex Chorus offers up to 24 voices plus overall control over the delay time and modulation depth.