
PreSonus StudioLive 32.4.2 AI
PreSonus' attempt to make digital mixing feel like analogue pays dividends in this new flagship model from the popular StudioLive range.
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PreSonus' attempt to make digital mixing feel like analogue pays dividends in this new flagship model from the popular StudioLive range.

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Use Reaper's SWS Extensions to automatically add colour and icons to your tracks.

Rob Papen's venerable soft synth gets a comprehensive update.

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Studio One's macros can take the legwork out of repetitive tasks.

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As its title suggests, Upright Bass offers around 1GB of solo upright bass loops — just over 400 in total — covering a range...

This miniature PA from pickup specialists Schertler offers a striking combination of quality, portability and affordability.

This month one of our engineers aims to augment the natural beauty of a baroque‑music duo playing in a church.
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Though its design consciously looks back to the '60s, State Of The Ark has only been open to the public as a commercial studio for seven years.

Use Sonar's editing tools to tighten up your guitar solos.


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