
Areal unveil the SR1
The SR1 is the latest product from immersive specialists Areal, and delivers an all-in-one headphone monitoring system that employs an interesting new multi-driver design.
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The SR1 is the latest product from immersive specialists Areal, and delivers an all-in-one headphone monitoring system that employs an interesting new multi-driver design.

Infrasonic have announced that Berlin-based mastering engineer and musicologist Freddy Knop will be joining the company roster.

UJAM’s latest announcement sees the company ‘open up’ the development platform that has powered their own product catalogue, along with releases from the likes of Avid, Reason, Loopcloud, The Crow Hill Company and others.

Yamaha have just refreshed four of their hugely popular PA speaker ranges, delivering significant improvements to their acoustic performance, functionality and power.

Their latest offering is decidedly less crunchy-sounding than their 90s-inspired releases, and shifts the focus from purposeful ‘character’ to uncompromising audio quality.

Currently available as a public beta, Reason 14 introduces a new track-centric layout, an enhanced sequencer, a new effects module and more.

Described as an “ethereal sci-fi synth built for explorers of mystique, atmosphere and unexpected metamorphoses”, the latest addition to the Smokestack Sounds line-up is said to have been inspired by vast, otherworldly landscapes.

Designed for engineers who demand uncompromising sound quality and production flexibility, the latest version integrates the PanNoir plug-in with the DAW’s mixer, adds a built-in Dolby Atmos Renderer and introduces an array of other new additions and improvements.

Axiom 2.3 delivers improved audio performance along with multi-touch display support, expanded MIDI control, greater compatibility with third party plug-ins and much more.

Inspired by vintage hardware units, Tube Lab features characterful preamp, EQ and compression sections that have been designed to be driven hard for effect.

The Astral Mini Plus builds on the success of its predecessor by offering improved battery life, an extended RF tuning range and IP67 water resistance.

The SPD-SX Pro Version 2.0 firmware promises to make the popular unit even more powerful and flexible, introducing a number of enhancements for both live and studio users.

The latest instalment in VSL’s Synchron Series line-up captures the sound of a faithful copy of a François Étienne Blanchet harpsichord.

With the introduction of ToneNET Preset Sharing, users can now share and discover presets and quickly get up and running with performance-ready rigs inspired by their favourite music.

California-based developer FSK Audio have released a significant update for their innovative multiband dynamics processor.

SoundBridge have just announced the launch of a new update that introduces a couple of minor changes to their remote collaboration-focused DAW, as well as tackling all of the known bugs.

Version 1.1.6 of Patch App DX focuses on updating the software’s Active Routing Grid, delivering three new features that provide users with greater control, better organisation and a more streamlined experience.
One of the latest arrivals to the Iconic Instruments range delivers a new tube preamp plug-in inspired by the circuitry employed in the Ampex 350 tape machine.

SOMA Laboratories have revealed an upcoming special-edition version of their Pulsar-23 unit that’s been created in collaboration with The Midium and the SOMA US division.

FAC's multiband effects processor has just been treated to a major upgrade that introduces a new output limiter, enhanced linked controls and more.