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This UREI‑inspired compressor includes some useful features for modern hybrid studios.
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This UREI‑inspired compressor includes some useful features for modern hybrid studios.

The latest iteration of Moog’s ever-popular Minimoog Model D has been developed in collaboration with Geddy Lee, the bassist, vocalist and synth pioneer of the legendary band Rush.

A hit movie about the world’s greatest rock band turns conventional ideas of audio restoration on their head.

Synthesist and producer Julien Guillot started his project Stazma the Junglechrist back in 2008, in his words at “the super violent and punk end” of the breakcore scene, before breaking out into more experimental territory.

This all‑in‑one symphonic package offers an easy way to create orchestral arrangements. Distilled from seven large Synchron collections with no loss in sound quality, the library comprises two string ensembles, brass, woodwinds, ethnic winds, percussion and harp playing all the essential orchestral articulations.

Fancy some modulation from the Dark Side? The enticingly‑named Wobbler plug‑in was inspired by some of the effects that producer/engineer Alan Parsons used on Dark Side Of The Moon.

We take a look at what has to be one of the most configurable analogue consoles out there.

UA apply their considerable modelling expertise to a trio of moving‑coil microphones.

Any reverb plug‑in can be used to create the perception of depth — and your mixes will be more engaging and three‑dimensional as a result.

If the classic side‑chain pumping effect is your thing, Submerge can do that — and a whole lot more!

We go beyond the headlines to explore Logic 11’s less obvious new features.
Fancy composing a symphony on your commute? Steinberg have got you...

The latest version of Bitwig’s popular DAW software delivers a whole host of new features, additional Grid modules, an updated Bitwig Drum Machines sound package and more.

There comes a point when tinkering with your mixes won’t improve them — it could even damage them. But just how do you know when it’s time to let go?

The ROLI Piano, AI Assistant and Airwave together form the ROLI Piano System, an advanced platform designed to revolutionise piano learning and creative expression.

The ET‑5 may have its roots deep in electronic musical history, but it’s very much a modern instrument.

CyDrum is an all-digital drum synth that’s powered by a pair of wavetable oscillators and packs in an array of effects, sequencing and creative performance capabilities.

It’s more compact than its predecessors, but the newest processor in Boss’ venerable VG range might just be their best one yet.

Tom Rhea’s colourful, comprehensive and insightful history of electrical and electronic music machines includes CDs with audio examples.

Some software amp sims can struggle with clean guitar tones — is Cubase’s stock VST Amp Rack up to the challenge?