SOUND ON SOUND
Network cables don’t have to carry digital traffic. As Ashton Research’s debut range capably demonstrates, they can also work well in the analogue domain.
In updating their classic M Series, Dynaudio Acoustics show that passive doesn’t need to mean low‑tech.
Lake People’s no‑nonsense, engineering‑led design of headphone amps has previously impressed us. Will the Dante version do likewise?
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5/5 Stars. Void & Vista’s latest release is framed as “an exploration of experimental sounds, prepared instruments and extended techniques”.
Offering all the essential facilities at a lower price point, could the new Core version of the Tube Amp Expander be a serious competitor to the original flagship model?
This compact converter offers an easy way to expand your audio interface.
The Lublin 1957 from XAOC Devices is a two‑channel pingable VCA module with three ping responses and a gain limiting circuit to prevent peaking or distortion.
Soundpaint’s affordable wind instruments contain some hidden treasures.
These audio examples accompany my review of the Soyuz Lakeside preamp from SOS June 2025 issue.
Audio examples to accompany our June 2025 issue microphone review.
Soyuz’s first rackmount preamp evokes the sound of vintage designs.
With superb mic preamps, 32‑bit recording and comprehensive timecode facilities, the Tascam FR‑AV2 is a miniature marvel.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. Emma Legato is a very simple and inexpensive vocal instrument that runs on the free version of Kontakt (version 8 or higher).
Pigments 6 is bigger, better and free to existing users!
IK’s newest iLoud speakers pack serious monitoring into an ultra‑portable format.
Erica’s Perkons HD‑01 is one of the most inventive drum machines of recent years, and the Perkons Voice is a single Perkons’ synth voice in Eurorack form.
Version 2 of Slate Digital’s Virtual Microphone System offers new hardware, a comprehensive software refresh — and the fruits of one of the best‑stocked mic lockers in the world.
EastWest get gritty with their latest Opus‑fronted virtual instrument collection.
Boss’ Katana:Go has been overhauled, and is now more compact, sleek and portable than the original.
With their second headphone model, Rode are looking to shut out the world outside.