SOUND ON SOUND
It's a small curiously-shaped shiny chrome box with just six buttons and no LCD screen, and it claims to be the future of DJ-ing. Intrigued? Paul Farrer goes on a voyage of discovery...
Paul White lends a critical ear to Xpression's first ever powered monitor, to test the company's claim of accuracy at a budget price.
This good-looking unit hides more than just reverb beneath its shiny exterior. Derek Johnson appreciates the ambience...
Derek Johnson finds Tascam's dual DAT deck, the first ever, is at least twice the fun...
Korg's new module makes the synthesis technology of their flagship Trinity workstation range more affordable — but at what cost?
There is an element of magic in any audio design, but the Allen & Heath MixWizard series may have more than most.
David Mellor warms to TL Audio's new mid-range valve voice processor.
Neumann's versatile TLM50 omni-pattern mic combines transparency with a subtle high-end lift.
Does the DPR422 have the right combination of price and performance to break BSS into the project studio market?
If you'd love a modular synth, but couldn't possibly afford a real one, it's possible that virtual salvation is at hand.
Roland's Jupiter family yielded one or two shining examples of what an analogue polysynth should be.
The original MAQ 16/3 analogue-style step sequencer, developed with the help of Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider, was released almost five years ago, but Doepfer clearly believe in shelf-life and have continued to update this unique instrument. Chris Carter steps ahead.
For some years, Sambell Engineering (who manufacture the Atacama range) have provided a 'bespoke' service, making one‑...
Digital devices need synchronisation just as much as analogue ones, and this new offering from Digidesign aims to be a one-box solution for most audio and visual sync requirements. Mike Collins says it's about time...
Viscount were there from the very beginning of the budget effects revolution, and with the EFX100 they hope to give the cash-starved masses a further option. Christopher Holder finds out whether the EFX100 holds its own in the bustling budget marketplace.
If you want to recreate the sound of a particular hall or studio live room, why not capture its essence and then use this to treat your music? Sonic Foundry's new software makes it all possible. Martin Walker samples the results.
Boss's popular 'Doctor' range of inexpensive and useful studio gear is now over 15 years old, but remains very much alive, and the Dr Sample SP202 is the latest newcomer, offering quick and easy sampling for DJs or beginners in the field. Chris Carter gives it a full physical...
Following my feature on MIDI controllers in the June '97 issue of SOS, distributors BCK sent me a sample of their VP3...
Paul White tries out a new range of European software plug-ins with stylish interfaces and innovative features.
Why are CD recorders like buses? Paul White investigates.