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If you’ve never heard of the Datamix console, that wouldn’t surprise me — relatively few were made — but...
The ability to populate the TC Electronic Plethora X1 with effects of your own choosing makes it an ideal ‘wildcard’ addition to a pedalboard.
Can a ‘General MIDI’ Eurorack module have appeal? Sebsongs think so...
The Echo Cinematic can make a weedy melody line sound huge, reanimate percussion lines and weaponise chords in fabulously groovy ways.
All things considered, Music Thing Modular founder Tom Whitwell can be considered part of the vanguard of Eurorack DIY as it stands today.
Polyend’s hardware tracker continues to evolve and improve.
Can NI make Komplete even more complete?
Access to other apps in Pro Tools is a game changer.
What is the approximate sound pressure level of a concert grand piano, about 12 inches above the hammers during a triple forte passage — or, in other words, as loud as it could get?
A striking new sample collection brings SAM’s orchestral percussion bang up to date.
I have a recording of a drummer where the sound is decent, but there are some issues with the performance. Is there a way to tackle this without fully replacing?
V‑Rack packs the Rhodes MK8 preamp and effects section into a plug‑in.
Thirteen is unlucky for some, but not for Reason users, who gain a new synth, a particularly nice delay and all sorts of other improvements to boot!
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. This library is Christian Henson’s attempt to combine the Yorkshire brass tradition with the sound of his favourite film noir soundtracks.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. MusicLab's new virtual instrument samples the Godin Multiac Spectrum SA, a semi‑solid‑bodied hybrid that shares the qualities of both electric and acoustic guitars.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Devastator Breakout is the latest and largest library in Keepforest’s cinematic Evolution series.
Eight years on from its groundbreaking release, what’s new in Slate Digital’s Virtual Microphone System?
Solid State Logic complete their controller circle with a clever way of integrating third‑party plug‑ins into their 360 system.
A dedicated set of drum mics can be a useful addition to anyone’s live or recording setup.