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This impressive mic from SE Electronics uses two valves instead of the usual one. But does it actually make any sonic difference?

We review: Cimbalom **** • Jazz/World *** • Neo Soul **** • Vienna Concert Guitar *****

We test and report on another crop of highly insertable software Plug-ins: PSP Master Q • TLL Everyphase • Fabfilter Fabfilter One • Cranesong Phoenix • Audiorealism BassLine • Sonic Charge µTonic.

It's another multi-DVD orchestral library! Does it merit a thunderous introductory timp roll or a feeble tap on a vibraslap? Find out...

This recording workstation is the most affordable and portable of the VS series, but it still lets you record, mix, and master all in the one box.

Now that Korg's Legacy Collection is properly complete, we follow up last month's preview with the first instalment of our three-part in-depth review. This month, we focus on the Korg Wavestation plug-in...

Eight channels of high-spec mic preamplification, A-D/D-A conversion, and ADAT lightpipe I/O, all at a remarkable price. Is it too good to be true?

Emu's range of soundcards offers an unprecedented level of flexibility, DSP power and sound quality for the price — with the added bonus of a very impressive software sampler.

This dual-channel compressor combines valve circuitry with an opto-compressor design. But does it deliver the best or the worst of both worlds?

If you want reverb 'sampled' from real spaces, there are now quite a few options available. But Waves have managed to come up with something a little special — a convolving reverb that offers detailed control over the sound.

The big news for Logic users is not the new features in Logic Pro and Express, but the new (and extremely competitive) pricing. So which of the two is the bundle for you?

Korg have redefined the workstation synth many times, and each time it has become harder to see how they could better their previous achievements. The Triton Extreme is a bold new colour, but does the rest of it measure up?

Tascam's new Digital Portastudio is the most affordable 24-track workstation on the market. In our exclusive hands-on review, we find out how easy it is to use, and whether its recording quality is as impressive as its track count.

These two new large-diaphragm mics from Rode improve on their previous technology, offering a classy sound with exceptionally low noise.

This month: Amazing Thailand **** • LA Riot V ***** • WEP ***** • White Grand ****.

Mackie continue to expand their range of studio monitors by combining an innovative D'Appolito design with their existing passive radiator technology.

Until recently, the benefits of the high-bandwidth IEEE 1394 interface were available only to musicians on a relatively generous budget, but now M Audio are making Firewire peripherals available at new low prices to PC and Mac users.

Korg's Legacy Collection recreates some of their best-loved keyboards in software form. It wasn't finished as we went to press at the end of March, but we managed to grab this sneak preview as the final touches were being applied... (Full in-depth hands-on Review next month.)

Gmedia continue their quest to render the best of the world's keyboards in software form. But will it give OSCar fans a case of the grouches?

Boss\'s range of digital multitrackers is designed to allow musicians to make recordings with a minimum of technical knowledge. The BR1600 is the most sophisticated yet, providing 16-track recording along with amp modelling, vocal harmony generation, and built-in drum machine and loop sequencer.