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Ever wondered what AI technology might bring to the tape‑emulation party?

The latest version of Krotos’ Concept adds granular synthesis and an impressive modulation engine.

Can a pedal really replicate the classic studio sound of a tweed‑era Champ?

Martinic take Akai’s long‑neglected AX73 ball and run with it.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. If you like big synth drones, The Stack will not disappoint...

It can’t turn you into Bob Clearmountain, but this plug‑in can certainly help you create some beautiful effects!

This classy console emulation from newcomers KIT puts Blackbird Studios’ Neve in your DAW.

Quantum is similar in concept to Eventide’s Physion, in that it can split sounds into attack transients and sustain components...

The latest pedal in Boss’ SY series offers expressive synth sounds without the hassle.

Now in its fourth decade, Kurzweil’s celebrated K series continues to evolve.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Hosted by either the full or free Player version of Kontakt 6.4 or later, Quantum is a two‑layer instrument dedicated to producing pad and drone sounds.

With its unusual method of applying gain reduction, the Hazelrigg VNE is no ordinary compressor.

Objeq Delay is not a typical delay plug‑in. Yes, it can generate repeats with adjustable feedback and tempo sync, but the way it treats them, using some ingenious acoustic filtering, really sets it apart.

Austrian Audio turn their attention from studio to stage, with an intriguing new vocal mic aimed at live performance.

KRK’S latest cans offer quality sound, value for money and good isolation.

Empress’ compact, powerful and versatile ZOIA is part multi‑effects unit, part modular synthesizer...

Lewitt’s new flagship hybrid microphone could be the last vocal mic you ever need...

External storage becomes so fast and so small it might as well not be external at all!

These results celebrate the ‘best in class’ category Winners, and Highly Commended close contenders, launched or reviewed in the period from September 2020 through to the end of August 2021.

Those familiar with the YouTube channel of Eurorack expert Mylar Melodies may remember a particular video in which he deftly...