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Scatter is a very simple‑to‑use granular delay that generates up to 64 grains with randomised positions, with stereo placement based around a fixed one‑second recording buffer.
There are now some impressive offline source separation tools — but this one works in real time!
Tired of keyboards? The Digit Music CMPSR might be the MIDI controller for you...
Sonuscore combine organic percussion sounds with a creative sequencing engine.
Arturia have another classic on their long list of software synths: a special little squelchy box.
Cherry Audio delve into the distant past to bring us two new virtual instruments.
For the first time, the Red and Blue bands of RND’s popular Silk circuit can be used together in the same device — but there’s more to the MBT than purple Silk!
AJH Synth’s first dedicated system reimagines what the Minimoog might be.
The audio examples on this page accompany the review of the Dynamics 2806 Compressor and Expander module by Frap Audio.
The Berkeley pedal, from UK-based manufacturers Horrothia, aims to recreate the vintage Uni-Vibe sound but it’s not an outright clone.
If more is better, then an IEM with no fewer than 21 drivers must be the best ever, right?
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Shift is intended to provide modern sound design elements that film composers can blend into their projects to emphasise specific events and/or musical transitions.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Sonuscore are back with Trinity Drums 2 which includes all 100 themes from the original, but with considerably more content and a refreshed UI.
Can the Synclavier Regen live up to the near legendary status of its ancestors?
The Polish pioneers pair their plug‑in remote control system with a classic analogue compressor.
Many manufacturers now offer dedicated products tailored for the distinctive workflows involved in podcasting and live streaming.
In this Sound On Sound exclusive preview, we lift the lid on SEPIA by Karno: a radical new outboard format for the digital age.
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Spitfire’s flagship ARO series now features a third percussion collection around the theme of metals, with essentials such as piatti cymbals and tam‑tams making a welcome appearance.
Intended for both speech and music, Audix’s latest microphone demands to be seen as well as heard!
Plamen is a five‑band saturator, in which each band can be processed using one of five different saturation algorithms.