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Toontrack’s debut EZbass Expansion hits all the right notes.

True to form, Teenage Engineering’s approach to modular synthesis is about as idiosyncratic as it gets.

If you crave the refined sound of large planar magnetic cans but are put off by the price, Avantone’s newest headphones could well be the answer.

Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Evolving pads is what this synth does best and it does it in a very endearing way via its almost childishly simple interface.

RootOne refreshes the parts most other enhancers cannot reach.

Love the sound of high‑end analogue kit, but don’t have the space or the money to buy it? No problem...

OWC make high‑quality computer accessories with musicians in mind.

Could this be the perfect portable package for podcasters and musicians alike?

The spearhead of Focusrite Pro’s Red range enjoys some light refreshment.

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. This sample‑based drum and percussion library is aimed at media composers and electronic music producers.

Is the Maschine+ the standalone music‑making box you’ve always dreamed of?

Arturia’s popular KeyStep controller goes up a gear.

Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Drawing on composer Jeff Russo’s work for Star Trek: Discovery, Modus contains 21 ensembles recorded at Teldex scoring stage from up to six mic positions.

Korg rework their popular Volca Sample with some welcome additions.

Steinberg turn the dial up to 11 with a stonking new version of Cubase.

Novation have injected the Bass Station II with a healthy dose of Aphex acid.

Want a full orchestral sample library for free? Spitfire have got you covered...

We check out Korneff’s vibey take on a tube‑laden FET compressor.

Have you ever wished convolution reverbs could be a little more malleable?