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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...
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. If you like big synth drones, The Stack will not disappoint...
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.
Qu‑Bit have been on a progressive Eurorack journey for the last five years or so. Hark back to the much lauded Chord...
Those familiar with the YouTube channel of Eurorack expert Mylar Melodies may remember a particular video in which he deftly...
Can a solid‑state microphone really give you the sound of an AKG C12?
Main studio monitors these days are packed full of technology — but that wasn’t always the case, and it took an innovative British hi‑fi brand to drag mains out of the dark ages.
Pedal legends Boss have now built their clever synth engine into a regular guitar — no hex pickups required!
An EQ that gives you separate control over the transient and sustain portions could be more useful than you think!
Could a small step for Logic’s version number represent a giant leap for music production?
Earthworks continue their mission to bring small‑diaphragm capacitor mics to new markets.
Imagine uses physical modelling to let you create any acoustic instrument you can, er, imagine.
These valve‑based pedals offer DSP speaker emulation, USB audio interfacing and comprehensive EQ.
With both a hardware pedal and a plug‑in version included, this classy‑sounding reverb offers more options than most.
Unlike many of its competitors, the ErgoLab Stealth series of chairs is designed specifically for use in the studio.
API have been making excellent solid‑state outboard and consoles for decades, but their latest venture sees them using valves for the very first time.
As the name implies, Tupe emulates both tape and tubes — but it goes a bit further than most other saturators.
PreSonus have updated their ribbon‑tweetered R series with a set of tonal adjustment options.