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A virtual declutter will massively improve your Logic experience!
Martinic take Akai’s long‑neglected AX73 ball and run with it.
Objeq Delay is not a typical delay plug‑in. Yes, it can generate repeats with adjustable feedback and tempo sync, but the way it treats them, using some ingenious acoustic filtering, really sets it apart.
Donner’s Island Delay is a multimode delay pedal with a maximum delay time of 1.2 seconds and 10 delay types on offer...
Quantum is similar in concept to Eventide’s Physion, in that it can split sounds into attack transients and sustain components...
If you’re a fan of early 1970s guitar tones, this evamp of the classic Colorsound Power Boost pedal might be one you’ll enjoy...
We talk to the people who are creating real‑world Atmos content, starting with Canadian super‑producer Greg Wells.
Los Angeles’ Noise Engineering have in just a few years established themselves as one of the most exciting developers on the modular stage.
NI and Sonuscore take assisted string arranging to another level with Action Strings 2.
We all know you can score a movie or compose a symphony from the comfort of your DAW, but what can orchestral sample libraries do for other genres of music?
With hundreds of products crowding the marketplace, choosing an orchestral library can be a daunting experience. Sound On Sound's Buyer’s Guide aims to help you find a way through the maze.
External storage becomes so fast and so small it might as well not be external at all!
Want to get started with scoring? Don’t worry, today’s super‑intelligent sample libraries have got your back.
Writing lyrics is often said to be the hardest aspect of songwriting. Berklee College of Music Professor Pat Pattison has been teaching people to do it better for decades. Read his advice...
We explore the value offered by Avid’s subscription and support plans.
I’ve got a 19‑inch rack setup which currently houses six units and I’m wondering if it’s time that I considered powering it in a better way?
We dive into the newly improved and expanded Combinator.
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Hosted by either the full or free Player version of Kontakt 6.4 or later, Quantum is a two‑layer instrument dedicated to producing pad and drone sounds.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Built from detailed sampling of chromatically tuned metal discs, Alloy Vol I's tones are reminiscent of chromatic orchestral percussion, hang drums, steel drums and tubular bells...
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. If you like big synth drones, The Stack will not disappoint...