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Felipe Castro's Estudio Novena in Mexico City is just four years old, yet has already played host to artists from across Latin America, as well as global chart‑toppers like Charli XCX.
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Felipe Castro's Estudio Novena in Mexico City is just four years old, yet has already played host to artists from across Latin America, as well as global chart‑toppers like Charli XCX.

We visited AIR Lyndhurst Studios to put the newly revamped M2 monitor through its paces.

This month, Sound On Sound celebrates an amazing 40 years in continuous publication. To mark this momentous occasion, we’ve teamed up with some of our favourite brands to offer you a complete music production and recording studio, containing some of the world’s greatest gear, worth over £20,000$25,000!

This clever dual‑engine effects pedal offers ambience for days!

Built in Native Instruments’ Reaktor, Finalist relies on cutting-edge audio analysis and DSP to carry out automatic mixing, and presents users with a simple set of controls to influence the results.

AutoTune 2026 not only introduces a new version of the ever-popular processor, but sees Antares restructure the overall product line-up.

Omnisphere 3 introduces thousands of new sounds along with a whole host of new synthesis features, additional effects, an Adaptive Global Controls system, MPE support, expanded hardware integration and more.

Becos FX's latest compressor pedal draws its inspiration from the single-knob design of the DBX 163.

Shifting their attention back to guitar pedals, Strymon have delivered an authentic recreation of Tel-Ray's unique-sounding delay units.

Yamaha's latest synth line-up offers recording and performing musicians three compact, lightweight and affordable alternatives to the flagship Montage series.

Joining the acclaimed Lores and Fables, Odes is described as “a narrative instrument with rhythm at its heart”, and promises to help composers create moving, emotional soundscapes.

The latest arrival to the ARC range introduces a new hardware correction system, but this time, it's aimed at headphone users.

Designed to reimagine what a de-esser is capable of, the new arrival is said to be capable of shaping vocal and dialogue recordings with a level of precision and creativity that no other de-esser has ever offered.

Erica Synths are now taking pre-orders for the Hexinverter Mutant-inspired drum machine that was revealed earlier this year, with shipping expected to begin on 11 December 2025.

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Said to be the most expressive and versatile iteration to date, Pianoteq 9 benefits from a newly designed audio engine, introduces a selection of new instruments and delivers significant improvements to the existing collection.

Akai Pro’s compact MIDI keyboard has been treated to a significant design overhaul that the company say make it the perfect companion for everyone from bedroom beatmakers to touring professionals.

In a major expansion of their electronic drums line-up, Roland have announced the launch of two new kit ranges based on their V31 and V51 modules.

Bitwig and Melbourne Instruments have just launched a new, special version of the Roto-Control that features a Bitwig-inspired design.

The MPG and UK Music are calling on the UK government to recognise recording studios as eligible for reduced business rates Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) scheme, a move which they say could safeguard hundreds of vital cultural spaces across the country.