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These new releases, which are available separately, are essentially stripped-back versions of the original Blackstar St James Plugin.
Liquid is a live granular effect, and we’re informed that some of the equations used are based on fluid dynamics, resulting in the creation of liquid‑like movement.
Just when you thought it had all been done with distortion and overdrive pedals, Old Blood Noise Endeavours have put a new spin on the concept...
A Gameboy cartridge‑based Eurorack effects module? Robin Vincent puts the Befaco FX Boy to the test.
By the time you have enough separate outputs in your system to warrant one, you need no telling how valuable mixers are to your modular workflow...
This latest iteration leaves the character of Basimilus unaltered, but throws in an envelope output and a range of extra modules for free.
At what point in the mixdown process do you think it’s best to engage the master‑bus compressor?
I’m restoring an old Soundcraft 600 mixer and discovered it doesn't use dedicated line amps and pads the mic amp signal.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Synchron Smart Orchestra takes the donkey work out of MIDI programming by providing pre‑orchestrated tutti ensembles, percussion, choir, harp and a suite of lead instruments.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Sampled from a Kawai GX grand piano using quality condenser mics, Saturn Hybrid Piano is the debut plug‑in from Sample Factory.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. The double bass is at the heart of Signature Strings, which features over 270 designed and source sound effects.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. Deep Conjuring is made up of 92 ‘instruments’, some multisampled, others loops, that can be loaded into Mirage’s three layers and then adjusted before being further processed via the 10 built‑in master effects.
Galya Bisengalieva is a composer, producer and instrumentalist, whose violin playing features on works by Thom Yorke, Suzanne Ciani and Actress, as well as numerous film soundtracks including The Matrix Resurrections.
UJAM target media composers with the latest addition to their Virtual Pianist instrument series.
This year’s SOS Awards once again place the emphasis on innovation and contemporary design, with the nominations being limited...
Back in the pre‑computer days, manufacturers saw the need for straightforward and affordable mixers to handle the stack of electronics and bring it all down to a simple stereo pair, or even just a mono output.
This clever plug‑in could breathe new life into your old loops and projects.
These audio files accompany the Multi-miking article published in SOS February 2024.
These audio examples accompany the Universal Audio OX Stomp full review in SOS February 2024.
Catherine Marks talks to Kevin Paul about her traditional route into the industry as an assistant to Flood and Alan Moulder, plus her tips for how to approach a mix and get the best out of a track.