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Can plug‑ins ever match the sound of outboard and an analogue console? Our unique comparison recreates a 48‑channel hardware mix using software alone.
Harrison Audio has stepped into the 500-series format, bringing their legendary console technology to a broader audience.
Strokes has evolved from a clever MIDI sequencer to a sophisticated and original instrument in its own right.
MetaPitch offers independent pitch and formant controls, built-in saturation and stereo width effects, and a Robot Mode capabling of creating vocoder-style melodies.
Looking for an all‑in‑one playing and sequencing solution? Look no further...
The next batch of analogue Expert Sleepers modules expands the line‑up in several new and exciting directions.
Steinberg’s mobile DAW just keeps getting better.
The foundation of a good, engaging mix is a strong arrangement. But how far can you go to improve things at the mixing stage?
Polyend’s Play gets a major + upgrade.
Bitwig goes from strength to strength as v5.1 introduces a host of new features.
Wavetick provides a quick and easy way to purchase or sell copyright-free beats, whilst providing clear, flexible terms and offering a competitive commission fee.
The latest version of Softube’s Console 1 gives you even more reasons to abandon the mouse.
Sonicware's new synthesizer faithfully recreates the sound engine used in the world's first 16-bit video game console.
Minimal Audio’s Current is nothing if not ambitious, and not just as an instrument...
These four audio clips illustrate the points made in the Cubase workshop in SOS May 2024.
Sonora Cinematic’s latest instrument provides an array of ambient, cinematic and experimental vocals performed by classically trained soprano Emma May Price.
The latest version of Bitwig Studio is in public beta, with a full release expected to appear by summer 2024.
These four audio examples accompany the SOS March 2024 workshop about Cubase’s new Vocoder plug-in.
Korg’s MS range contains some bona fide classics — and is much more extensive than you might imagine...
Neve’s latest 1073 variant bridges the gap between microphone and computer.