
AVI Pro Nine Plus
These high-spec passive monitors use well-established engineering principles to achieve a smooth and revealing sound.
These high-spec passive monitors use well-established engineering principles to achieve a smooth and revealing sound.
Focusrite's first computer recording interface looks to cover all the bases with plentiful I/O, DSP effects and flexible monitoring arrangements (including surround).
As we all acquire more and more digital audio equipment, clock distribution becomes more of a key issue. This new distribution amplifier not only delivers multiple word-clock outputs, but also offers real-time monitoring of the accuracy of the source clock signal.
Two classic designs — the 610 preamp and LA2A compressor — are combined for the first time in this attractive new reissue.
Record loops and overdub in real time for lightning-quick track creation live or in the studio.
A range of impressive sonic claims are made for this unusual clamp design, but the physics behind it remains unclear (to me, at least).
Waves are the latest software company to launch their own hardware DSP accelerators. The APA 32 and 44-M can be linked over Ethernet to form massively powerful plug-in farms.
Altiverb was one of the first convolution reverbs to appear. Is it still the best?
Every major sequencer manufacturer now sells software synths for use with their recording applications, but MOTU's MX4 had not been out long before an updated version was announced. We find out whether v2 was worth the wait...
Although there are plenty of formal text books on the subject of writing and arranging for an orchestra, Paul Gilreath's 700-page book is not only very accessible, but also more likely to appeal to the average SOS reader.
Tracktion's designers have given the program a thorough overhaul and added some significant new features. But have they succeeded in retaining its freshness and ease of use?
Under review: Toontrack DFH Custome Vintage, Zero-G Analogue Sequencer Loops, Drumdrops Drops In The Bronx Vol. 1, Loopmasters Origin Raw Power.
This new card narrows the gap between Roland's VS-series machines and computer recording systems by allowing the use of third-party plug-ins within the multitracker environment. We test the card, its bundled plug-ins, and the first of the brand-name offerings from Universal Audio.
German company Yellow Tools started off as sample library developers, but like many others, they've moved into the world of virtual instruments with the lovingly crafted MVI range. We check out all three...
ART Cleanbox II Hum Eliminator • Book Review: The Guide To MIDI Orchestration.
Tannoy's new Precision monitors bring their celebrated dual-concentric driver and Supertweeter technology to the project studio market.
Three new large-diaphragm mics from MXL include a model which attempts to recreate the sound of valves using solid-state technology.