
2023 Gear Of The Year!
The SOS editorial and authors team pick their standout highlights from the past year of hardware and software launches.
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The SOS editorial and authors team pick their standout highlights from the past year of hardware and software launches.

A&H’s newest live sound consoles combine powerful processing with user‑friendly features.

Avid’s latest 2022.9 release introduces a new free edition of Pro Tools.

The world of music technology has undergone radical democratisation over the last three decades. So is there still a reason to choose high‑end over budget gear?

With 32‑bit recording, multiple mic inputs and a smartphone‑style touchscreen interface, Tascam’s top‑of‑the‑range recorder is brimming with potential.

Making the most of Studio One's templates.

The SOS team pick their highlights from recent hardware and software launches.

MXL's USB Mic Mate functions as a USB mic preamp for Macs and PCs, and enables you to plug in your own choice of dynamic or capacitor microphone.

We speak to some of the leading experts in hearing loss to find out why it happens, how to prevent it, and what to do if your hearing fails.

The SOS 'dreamboys' (aka Paul & Hugh) paid a visit to Dean McCarthy, the lucky winner of the Dream Studio prize from this year's London International Music Show, to install and integrate all the new gear into his studio. Read all about it...