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ZAPS is designed for fast, percussive sounds that spit, splat, zip and zap, although it won’t shy away from the odd melody either.
With the release of their ‘Next Generation’ preamp, Wes Audio have made it possible to assemble a full 500‑series analogue channel strip with DAW plug‑in remote control!
This powerful alignment tool is now easier to use and boasts new functions — along with impressive results.
Virtual piano, virtual pianist or virtual songwriting partner? Toontrack’s EZkeys 2 attempts all three.
Rhodes’ software recreation of their flagship instrument shows all the same painstaking attention to detail.
Is Synthogy’s Ivory 3 the best virtual piano you can buy?
The launch of the original Jamstik Studio marked a real advance in the world of pitch‑to‑MIDI guitars — and there’s now an alternative model for guitarists who prefer to play something more familiar.
Arturia’s new KeyLab Essential focuses firmly on computer control, with ambitious DAW integration.
We check out the latest version of PSP’s Lexicon PCM42 emulation.
Cinematique Instruments’ inspirational virtual instrument receives a major reworking.
This enduringly popular vocoding plug‑in has been treated to much more than a graphical refresh!
With the KD1 saturation effect, McDSP show that their analogue plug‑in system can deliver more than just dynamics processing.
Each band of this mastering‑grade module can process the Mid, Sides or stereo signal.
With room correction built in, KRK’s highly portable GoAux 4 speakers are designed to deliver usable monitoring in any space.
There’s much more to APS’s new studio speakers than meets the eye.
Does Line 6's streamlined approach to amp modelling manage to provide all the features needed for stage, studio and home?
With seven amp and six cabinet emulations, there’s a wide range of guitar and bass tones on offer here.
The XP‑Relay combines CB Electronics’ sophisticated patchbay control system with the purest possible signal path.
When it comes to achieving a balanced frequency distribution in your mix, Sonible’s true:balance metering plug‑in can let your eyes support your ears.