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Roland TR-06 & TR-6S
Drum Machines
Roland’s unsung TR‑606 is the inspiration for their newest drum machines.
Published February 2021
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Sample Logic Trailer Xpressions III
Kontakt Instrument + WAV
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. The sounds in TXIII don’t veer too far from the previous versions. As well as raw WAV files (for direct dropping into your DAW), these are organised in 28 helpfully named Kontakt nki instruments.
Published February 2021
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Toontrack EZkeys Hybrid Harp
EZkeys Expansion
Rating: 5/5 Stars. Featuring a folky line‑up of ocarina, two harmoniums, a bowed glockenspiel and a Swedish nyckelharpa, these are woven together in a set of unique hybrid sounds which include some fabulous electronic textures.
Published February 2021
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Klevgrand Skaka
AU, VST, AAX & AUv3 Plug-in
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. Klevgrand’s Skaka is a sample‑based instrument complete with multiple sequencers designed specifically for creating shaker‑style rhythms.
Published February 2021
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Zero-G Ethera Gold 2.5
Kontakt Instrument
Rating: 5/5 Stars. This update features some brand‑new content with all the features and content of v2.0: an impressive collection of synth, pad, sound effect and drum options sitting alongside the vocals of Clara Sorace.
Published February 2021
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Scope Labs Periscope
Omnidirectional Microphone
With its built‑in compressor set to ‘smash’, the Periscope earns its place in more sessions than you’d think.
Published February 2021
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Sequential Prophet-5 & Prophet-10
Polyphonic Synthesizers
A conquering hero returns to the fray after long years in exile. Does the new Prophet Rev 4 still have the power to take on the world?
Published February 2021
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Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 7
Spectral Editing Software
Steinberg’s clever use of AI has made spectral editing and unmixing more accessible than ever.
Published February 2021
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Synchro Arts VocAlign Ultra
Vocal Timing & Pitch Matching Plug-in
After a major overhaul, is Synchro Arts’ VocAlign still an essential part of the vocal producer’s toolkit?
Published February 2021
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2021 SOS Awards Results
Chosen by the Readers of Sound On Sound
This year’s SOS Awards results celebrate the ‘best in class’ products launched or reviewed in the period from September 2019 through to the end of August 2020. You’ll see all the Winners you selected here as well as the very worthy close contenders in each category, who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.
Published February 2021
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Wavesfactory Echo Cat
Analogue-modelling Delay Plug-in
The Echo Cat mimics the famous Watkins hardware tape delay, but is capable of more besides.
Published February 2021
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Why I Love... My DAW
John Walden
I’m addicted to YouTube. A couple of weeks ago, its slightly scary algorithms coughed up a video clip from the BBC’s 1980s ‘...
Published February 2021
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Modal Electronics Cobalt 8
Virtual Analogue Synthesizer
The Cobalt 8 is a beautifully judged virtual analogue synth.
Published February 2021
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Recording Drum Kits With Only Two Mics | Audio Examples
Hear For Yourself!
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Published February 2021
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Cubase: Creating Risers & Impacts | Audio Examples
Hear For Yourself
Audio files on this page accompany our February 2021 Cubase workshop.
Published February 2021
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6 Advanced Drum Mixing Tips | Podcast
Expert Tips From Mat Gendreau
In this episode, Mathieu Gendreau shares 6 advanced top tips to help you mix drums like a pro.
Published February 2021
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What Do Mastering Engineers Actually Do?
VIDEO
In this Video, Editor In Chief Sam Inglis explains why mastering engineers are necessary, what they can do for us, and whether we can really replace them with plug-ins!
Published February 2021
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Abbey Road Studios Spatial Audio Forum | Podcast
SOS Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns chats to Mirek Stiles about the Spatial Audio Forum and how everyone can get involved in creating 3D audio environments using basic recording equipment.
Published February 2021
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7 Reverb Treatments To Enhance Your Music | Podcast
Creative Mixing Tips
In this show Paul White guides you through seven reverb treatments, from simple to complex, and demonstrates how combining reverb with other commonly available plug-ins can produce creative textures and ambience in your music.
Published February 2021