
The Golden Age Of Reverb Chambers
Before plates and springs, the great studios of the ’50s and ’60s created magical ambiences through a mix of science and inspired guesswork.
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Before plates and springs, the great studios of the ’50s and ’60s created magical ambiences through a mix of science and inspired guesswork.

Audified's new ToneKnob Ultimate Bundle includes saturation, compression, modulation, ambient reverb, guitar-amp modelling and de‑essing tools, all of which can be controlled using a single knob.

Said to be one of Sonora Cinematic's most unconventional offerings to date, Softstruck takes the concept behind the ‘felt piano’ sound and applies it to the guitar.

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Polyend take it to the floor with a new pedal‑based drum machine.

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Born in Cairo, Egypt, Nadah El Shazly is now based in Montreal. Her recent album Laini Tani blends Egyptian improvised music, manipulated vocals, deft electronic production and acoustic percussion.

This quirky 500‑series module is designed for colour and attitude rather than cleanliness.

Whether it’s detailed definition you want or dirty distortion, this new take on a classic valve preamp has you covered.

The latest addition to the Oberheim line-up packs all of the sounds and features of their TEO-5 polysynth into a desktop-based enclosure that’s less than half the size.

HEDD’s new A‑Core range sees the company return to making all‑analogue monitors — and the results are impressive.

Dreadbox are aiming high with the ambitious Artemis.

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Leveraging the company’s expertise in modelling analogue equipment, Mantra promises to deliver the warmth and musicality associated with vintage hardware, but with the precision, control and reliability offered by modern, digital alternatives.

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