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This versatile compact synth takes the essence of its close cousin, the Alesis Micron, and adds a twist...
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This versatile compact synth takes the essence of its close cousin, the Alesis Micron, and adds a twist...

Add high-capacity Compact Flash storage and USB transfer to a real-time looper's facilities and you've got a host of new potential applications. What could the Jam Man do for you?

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Outdoor live-sound work can be immensely satisfying to do — but it also involves some serious preparation...

No matter how 'in the box' you go, you still need easy, transparent control over your monitoring setup, and this little box claims to do it all for a good price.

Hugh Robjohns checks out the new hardware incarnation of Antares' award-winning microphone-modelling software.

If you're sceptical about manufacturers claiming their mic is suitable for both stage and studio applications, maybe this one can change your mind...

Paul White tries his luck on the green and finds that where voice channels are concerned, this box is a whole in one.

The DIY approach to audio equipment needn't mean bargain basement, and if you apply this principle to high-end vintage gear it might just save you a small fortune — without compromising on quality.

Can mixers this small really provide all the preamps and monitor control facilities you need?

Paul White checks out the first tube product in the JoeMeek range.

We test this two-channel analogue dynamic noise filter, expander and HF enhancer.

TC upgrade both the hardware and the software of their cost-effective M•One multi-effects unit.

If you want to use both a high-quality analogue mixer and a DAW control surface, you'll probably want to put them both in the same place. Well, now you can — and you get a multi-channel audio interface to boot.

Decent shockmounts can actually improve the sound you get from your mics, but they can be expensive and not always durable. Rycote aim to solve both problems with their new designs.

USB and Firewire mixerfaces abound these days, but not all allow you to record multiple channels simultaneously to separate tracks in your DAW. Enter the M164UF...

The minute he walked in the joint, Hugh Robjohns could see they ware real small Spendors. He decides whether he'd like to spend a little time with them...

If you are on a tight budget, ESI's new PCI audio and MIDI interface gives you more ins and outs for less money. But how does it stack up sound-wise against its pricier competitors?

Does this affordable powered speaker from Yamaha have what it takes to handle project studio mixing?

Can this mic preamp really deliver 'expensive' sound quality at a mid-market price?