SOUND ON SOUND
Paul White subjects his studio to yet more upheaval as the monitors are changed yet again, all in the cause of research.
Paul White puts his exotic mic collection back in the cupboard to try out Samson's budget dynamic vocal model.
Paul White tries his hand at tonal transformation using Ashly Audio's latest parametric equaliser.
Two of Yamaha's most recent products, the MU50 synth module and the CBX-K1 mini keyboard, are designed to compliment each other as the nucleus of a budget, GM-compatible music-making setup.. Paul Nagle evaluates the pair, and considers the potentially confusing role of Yamaha's XG MIDI format...
The Sessionmaster JD10 recording preamp provides the perfect excuse for guitar practice at the magazine's expense!
The RY8 isn't just the latest in Yamaha's much-respected RY series of drum machines — the diminutive casing houses everything a mobile guitarist could need as a portable backing band, even a guitar synth!
Long-term K2000 user Paul Ward gets to grips with the latest in Kurzweil's line of groundbreaking synths for just long enough to produce this hands-on preview...
Fletcher ElectroAcoustics' Voice Channel is a modern reincarnation of a vintage classic compressor, repackaged with a high-spec mic amp and an enhancer.
Kenton Electronics' new one-channel MIDI-CV converter is slightly more expensive than others of its kind — but there's a reason!
Vocoders aren't just about tiny robot voices from awful '70s records — some could generate lush choir sounds and opulent strings too.
Wilf Smarties tinkers with some kill switches.
Paul White checks over Mackie's newest mixer and predicts another round of credit card battering amongst SOS readers.
Established mic company Audio Technica have branched out into the world of headphones with their new ATrange. Paul White listens in.
Paul Nagle takes home a version 2.0 Microwave and discovers why this extraordinary instrument continues to enjoy such a long and illustrious life.
With such a huge market to aim at, no software house can ignore the PC musician. Paul Nagle checks out Emagic's latest upgrade for Windows workers.
Though not new, Peavey's PVM480 back-electret mic is an ideal first capacitor mic. Sound Engineer Steve Brodie explains why.
June 20th saw Yamaha's world launch of the 02R at Air Lyndhurst Studios, London. Paul White spoke to Yamaha's engineers to get the lowdown on this appealing 8-buss digital recording mixer.
Tascam's new DAT machine combines professional features with an affordable price. Paul White puts it to the test.
If you've ever wondered what happened to the Iron Curtain, Paul White's theory is that it was melted down to make budget Russian mics! Here he takes a look at the latest two to defect to the West.