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There’s more to this fresh take on dynamics processing than a groovy GUI!
Find your way around large mixing sessions with these power‑user tips.
Would there be a noticeable difference in recording directly and committing (printing) to a Unison plug‑in, versus recording the vocal dry and afterwards adding the preamp plug‑in as an insert?
When I record guitar in my little ‘studio’ at home, it always sounds kinda noisy. What’s the best way to tackle noise?
Need a better power supply? Then these boxes are worth checking out.
With their second headphone model, Rode are looking to shut out the world outside.
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. Time Crystals pairs Emergence Audio's sampling technologies with the resonance of quartz singing bowls...
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Elpiano covers a range of mechanical and electronic piano models that may then be processed via a choice of five different speaker cabinets.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. Emma Legato is a very simple and inexpensive vocal instrument that runs on the free version of Kontakt (version 8 or higher).
Version 2 of Slate Digital’s Virtual Microphone System offers new hardware, a comprehensive software refresh — and the fruits of one of the best‑stocked mic lockers in the world.
Soyuz’s first rackmount preamp evokes the sound of vintage designs.
VCA faders offer a powerful way to control your levels in Studio One.
Los Angeles‑based Aron Kobayashi Ritch first fell in love with production in a friend’s father’s garage studio, recording local bands while skipping school to assist at the legendary Sound City Studios with engineer David Boucher
The right studio furniture can transform your workflow. We round up some of the best current options.
If you’re an EZ user with a hankering for fusion, Toontrack have got you covered.
With superb mic preamps, 32‑bit recording and comprehensive timecode facilities, the Tascam FR‑AV2 is a miniature marvel.
Is there substance as well as style to Warm Audio’s Danish‑inspired ribbon mic?
I’ll never tire of scanning through a press release to see if a new product could slot into my studio workflow.
These audio examples accompany my review of the Soyuz Lakeside preamp from SOS June 2025 issue.