SOUND ON SOUND
This all‑analogue feed‑forward limiter has the sort of look‑ahead function normally found only in digital devices.
We get hands‑on with a unique percussive instrument from Lumen.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Sampled from a Kawai GX grand piano using quality condenser mics, Saturn Hybrid Piano is the debut plug‑in from Sample Factory.
Just when you thought it had all been done with distortion and overdrive pedals, Old Blood Noise Endeavours have put a new spin on the concept...
This latest iteration leaves the character of Basimilus unaltered, but throws in an envelope output and a range of extra modules for free.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. The double bass is at the heart of Signature Strings, which features over 270 designed and source sound effects.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Synchron Smart Orchestra takes the donkey work out of MIDI programming by providing pre‑orchestrated tutti ensembles, percussion, choir, harp and a suite of lead instruments.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. Deep Conjuring is made up of 92 ‘instruments’, some multisampled, others loops, that can be loaded into Mirage’s three layers and then adjusted before being further processed via the 10 built‑in master effects.
This year’s SOS Awards once again place the emphasis on innovation and contemporary design, with the nominations being limited...
This unique combination of mixer and effects machine can be used standalone or as part of a modular setup.
UJAM target media composers with the latest addition to their Virtual Pianist instrument series.
Arturia’s latest effects plug‑in is designed to help you keep things moving...
GIK’s ingenious new design provides both absorption and diffusion, at a highly affordable price.
With battery operation and wireless connectivity built in, could the Kombo be the ultimate ‘go anywhere’ PA?
Cloud’s stylish RCA‑inspired ribbon microphone has enjoyed a dark reboot.
These new releases, which are available separately, are essentially stripped-back versions of the original Blackstar St James Plugin.
Live 12 introduces a raft of new features, devices and general improvements.
Guitar giants Fender join the modelling pedal party with this powerful and comprehensive floorboard. We put it through its paces...
A Gameboy cartridge‑based Eurorack effects module? Robin Vincent puts the Befaco FX Boy to the test.
The dynamic speaker and mic modelling of UA’s popular OX amp‑top box is now available in a compact pedal format.