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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.

Paul White checks out two 19-inch modular rack cases from CP.

Repackaged and re-launched, one of the audio industry's only specialist timing analysis tools is back in the shops. Dominic Hawken takes a closer look.

Almost overlooked in the rush of people desperate to get their hands on a Roland TB303, the MC202 is just beginning to find favour with the all-analogue dance crowd. Tom Carpenter explains why he's never forgotten the diminutive MicroComposer.

Random access recording offers many benefits over tape for the creative recordist. David Mellor samples this 8-track offering from Akai.

Paul White tries out the new TLA Preamp/DI box, which combines leading edge solid-state technology with vintage tubes in an attempt to offer the best of both worlds.

David Mellor explores ways to spice up vocal and guitar lines, courtesy of two new Digitech harmony processors.

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.

Paul White tests the latest Silver closefield monitoring system, which can be extended to full-range use by the addition of bass enhancement cabinets.

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.

Most new software arrives in a blaze of publicity, but Synclavier's incredibly useful Mac utility dropped unannounced onto the SOS desk. Paul White checks it out.

Paul White takes a look at the smallest of Fostex's 'D' range of pro DAT recorders.

Paul White's on the trail of an ingenious low-cost tool that helps you learn chords.

Vintage synth collector and self-confessed Korg fanatic Alex Clarke waxes extremely lyrical about the early '80s Trident — a hybrid of polysynth and string machine.

Paul White lends a discerning pair of ears to this hauntingly familiar little mixer and discovers a practical blend of quality, usability, and value for money.