SOUND ON SOUND
We round up some of the best small studio monitors for your listening pleasure.
Groove Synthesis’ PPG‑inspired synth has grown considerably since we last reviewed it. It’s also got a lot smaller...
Clavia have made their best‑in‑class stage piano even better!
This remarkably purple mic pays visual tribute to Minneapolis’ favourite son, while drawing sonically on one of Berlin’s most celebrated historic designs.
Expressive E’s idiosyncratic synth sequel puts MPE front and centre.
With Songzap’s new AI‑powered accompaniment generator, making demos has never been easier — or more fun!
Can an 80‑year‑old mic preamp design still cut it in the 21st Century studio?
Hot on the heels of their wonderful 32Classic console, Harrison have delivered their first ever 500‑series modules...
“We had always planned for Carnaby HE2 to be more than just two Carnaby 500s in a box,” say Cranborne. But how much more?
While it’s not the first USB interface optimised for electric guitar players, Blackstar’s new Polar 2 has some neat tricks up its sleeve.
There’s more to designing a quality monitor controller than meets the eye — or the ear.
Flock Audio’s software‑controlled routing system goes from strength to strength!
Based on the modelling algorithms of Line 6’s Helix processors, the company’s POD Express comes in a stompbox format and has a very straightforward user interface.
High‑end analogue kit is still an important part of Universal Audio’s product range, and the latest additions are a trio of highly desirable studio mics.
These audio examples accompany our review of the Chandler TG Type L microphone from SOS October 2024 issue.
These audio examples accompany our review of the Mercury 666.
Harrison celebrate the 15th birthday of their flagship DAW with the release of Mixbus 10.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. The new Pan Drums II adds further content, bringing the instrument count up to seven including the original pair featured in Hang Drum.
Toontracks’ SD3 Expansion has drum sounds suitable for almost any jazz project you can imagine.