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In the first of this two-part series, David Mellor gives us an introduction to mic polar patterns.
A valuable test for recording engineers, David Mellor gives examples of different mic types to emphasise the importance of knowing your mic collection in detail.
SEQTRAK is a lightweight, portable production system that packs in a range of drum programming, synthesis, sampling and sound design capabilities.
iZotope's distortion plug-in has returned with desktop and iPad versions, and also offers a Lite mode that can be enjoyed for free on all platforms.
Abletunes' latest free release is a dual-layer Instrument Rack that samples over 30 vintage and modern analogue synthesizers and acoustic instruments.
Arturia's latest release brings the KeyLab Essential range’s 88-key controller in line with the recently launched 49- and 61-key mk3 models, and comes kitted out with a whole host of new creative features.
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Many of EHX's Pico pedals are stripped‑back versions of their larger counterparts, but the Deep Freeze combines features of their Freeze and Superego pedals.
The latest EZKeys 2 add-on captures Hammond’s iconic B-3 organ and also offers a modelled Leslie 122 rotary cabinet.
Cherry Audio have resurrected the venerable ARP Pro Soloist in software.
Eventide’s celebrated reverb and pitch/modulation plug‑ins have been reinvented — with immersive audio applications in mind.
Polyend’s Play gets a major + upgrade.
The latest iteration of Arturia's flagship software instrument bundle has arrived, delivering the most expansive and feature-packed version to date.
Knobula's new Pianophonic module generates interesting sounds from piano samples.
Fatboy Slim’s dream of universal 303 ownership inches a little closer with this cut‑price acid box.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 Stars. The majority of the sounds in DRIFT003 were created from AI vocal generators, though we’re told there is a small amount of actual mouth‑generated sound in there too.
Dual effects chains offer huge creative potential.
Paul Hardcastle’s iconic ‘19’ owes more than a little to serendipity and the limitations of the Emulator II sampler...
Heavyocity’s supercharged sequel rockets into orbit.