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The new MacBook Neo is the most intriguing product Apple have launched for years. For less than the price of most iPads, you’re getting a ‘proper’ Mac that can run the software we’re all familiar with.

We check out Logic’s new Synth Bass Session Player.

Dawsome Love 2 is the second iteration of a multi‑effects plug‑in that’s especially well suited to sound design, creating cinematic textures and, of course, ambient music production.

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, and tilt EQ is a good example. If you haven’t encountered it before, it’s a way of adjusting the entire frequency balance of the programme material.

Conceptually, Duoflux may be very straightforward, but it’s capable of producing some lovely results! It comprises two...

Tonerider have turned their attention to hum‑cancelling, stacked‑coil pickups, and the Apex Plus set that’s reviewed here are designed for the Fender Stratocaster.

This four‑channel looper and ‘sampling laboratory’ is a powerful module boasting numerous I/O options, a clutch of tactile controls, a retro Eventide H3000‑style jog wheel and more!

The Citadel Alchemist is a multi‑algorithmic, hybrid‑synthesizing, melody‑making, patchable instrument.

Founder of nascent Czech Eurorack boutique Zlosynth, Petr Horáček is the kind of developer that makes the world of Eurorack — in particular DIY — go round.

It’s time to disregard any preconceived notions you may have about MIDI controllers...

Novation’s popular MIDI controller gets a new lease of life.

The imaging of stereo mic arrays and loudspeaker monitoring is not as accurate as it should be — and the SHUpHLER MkIV aims to address that.

Pro Tools’ time‑stretching options enjoy both corrective and creative uses.

When processing a stereo drum bus, does it matter what slope I set a low shelf EQ too? I have both 6 and 12 dB/octave options available.

Reaper 7 makes it easy to compare the sound of different plug‑ins. Read on...

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5/5 Stars. Heavyocity's Convergence comprises a set of pads, plucks, keys, leads, basses, rhythmic pedals, arpeggios and cue creators.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Arpology Strings builds on Sample Logic's four‑core engine, furnishing it with an impressive 8GB+ of orchestral string samples.

When the hills are alive with the sound of music, it’s up to us to record it.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Offering a cinematic alternative to the myriad choir libraries out there, Wrongtools Unsung is rooted in Nordic singing traditions.

Sennheiser’s latest headphones promise to deliver the goods, whether you’re tracking or mixing.