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Bite Harder combines push‑pull EQ with familiar bit‑crushing and sample‑rate reduction functions, though there are further controls to facilitate more creative audio destruction.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Nova is a sample‑based virtual instrument built around a collection of textures, pads and soundscapes.
Groovesetter’s developers claim that it offers low‑latency, multitrack collaboration between multiple people in different locations. Does it live up to its promise?
The latest lavish offering from Bjooks collects some of the world’s rarest and most desirable synths between its covers.
This 8‑pole variable character stereo filter has an analogue core with digital control...
The Wangulator is a performance controller for Eurorack that was designed by someone with a need to get all their fingers modulating different things all at once.
This upgraded sequencer module maintains all the key traits that made its predecessor a hit while expanding its horizons with a second gate and CV track, three auxiliary inputs, two assignable control knobs, on‑the‑fly playability and a cavalcade of new modulation options.
As well as upgrades to its fundamental algorithms, Gullfoss now includes both low‑latency Live and high‑resolution Mastering editions.
iZotope’s popular audio restoration tool has been treated to some significant improvements.
At heart, it models the same hardware as Slate’s FG‑2A, but Custom Opto’s tweaks make it useful on so many more sources!
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. These cinematic libraries focus on bowed guitar and bowed piano textures.
Blackstar Dept. 10 Boost is part of a series of pedals that use full‑voltage, dual‑triode valves to provide the touch responsiveness of a valve amplifier.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. If your next musical project needs to create the authentic sound of an old‑school, late‑night jazz club, Ueberschall’s Jazz Works series might make a great place to start.
Session Recall is a boon for those who still mix out of the box using a plethora of non‑recallable analogue equipment.
Alto’s new TX range is portable, compact and cost‑effective. What’s not to like?
The SOS team pick their highlights from recent hardware and software launches.
Novation’s Circuit Rhythm offers portable immediacy and a surprising amount of depth.
Audix are renowned for their dynamic mics, but their latest model is a high‑end electret design intended to compete with some of the best instrument mics in the world.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Bold is a sound library with a colourful user interface that features sampled drums, effects/Foley, keys and bass sounds.
FAC Drumkit is a flexible drum synth and sample player.