Earthworks throw their hat into the podcasting ring, with the chic and refined Icon Pro.
ZoneMatrix transforms a single instance of Kontakt into a multi‑instrument performance environment.
BDE, or Big Distortion Engine for long, is the second plug‑in from producer and engineer Jordan Swift.
The physics of loudspeakers have hardly changed in a century — but DSP and material science have come a long way, and the Pulsar takes full advantage.
Classic equipment doesn’t have to be old and unreliable. Many famous studio microphones are still current products...
Is Apple’s new iPad Air the pick of the bunch?
The Syntrx is not a clone, but its inspiration is clear. Can it recapture the spirit of the legendary EMS Synthi?
We try out two diminutive studio mics from respected US brand Audix.
Live 11 introduces new features, improves some old ones, and throws in some exciting new rack devices for good measure.
V Collection 8 introduces new instruments and completely reworks some old favourites.
If you thought IRs were the closest software could come to the sound of a real speaker, think again!
The kings of dynamic convolution take on producer Mike Dean’s signal chain.
Auddict’s innovative orchestral strings library marks the legacy of a top London studio.
The Cobalt 8 is a beautifully judged virtual analogue synth.
Your virtual assistant is here to help you find the perfect reverb...
We test this stylish take on a classic EQ design.
With its built‑in compressor set to ‘smash’, the Periscope earns its place in more sessions than you’d think.
Ever wondered what a ‘four‑quadrant analogue multiplier compressor’ might sound like? Neither had we — but it turns out to be something a bit special!
Roland’s unsung TR‑606 is the inspiration for their newest drum machines.
After a major overhaul, is Synchro Arts’ VocAlign still an essential part of the vocal producer’s toolkit?