
Torso Electronics S-4
Torso’s ambitious ‘sculpting sampler’ may be a work in progress, but it promises to be something very special indeed.
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Torso’s ambitious ‘sculpting sampler’ may be a work in progress, but it promises to be something very special indeed.

Gainlab's latest outboard processor has been designed to provide users with a versatile saturation device capable of adding some analogue warmth to individual tracks, buses or full mixes.

If you think all 1U rackmounting audio interfaces are the same, SSL have some news for you!

It’s more compact than its predecessors, but the newest processor in Boss’ venerable VG range might just be their best one yet.

JMG’s DarkFire is a harmonic enhancer plug-in whose added harmonics can be shaped by a three‑band EQ to put them precisely where you want them.

V‑Rack packs the Rhodes MK8 preamp and effects section into a plug‑in.
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The latest Console 1 MkIII update allows users to take control over third-party plug-in controls and faders thanks to new a MIDI CC module and a Fader MIDI Controller Mode.

GC Audio's clever modular system is now available in a four-channel version, along with with an extended range of processor cartridges.

Are buzzes, hums and hisses ruining your guitar recordings? Here’s how to keep the noise to a minimum.

Some software amp sims can struggle with clean guitar tones — is Cubase’s stock VST Amp Rack up to the challenge?

Tascam’s new recording mixer is the most flexible Model‑series console yet.

Love it or hate it, pitch‑correction is here to stay — but there can be way more to it than fixing performance issues.

Novation’s updated Launchkey range introduces improved creative features and better DAW integration.
GForce say that their recreation of Linn Instruments' iconic drum machine offers “a tribute to the machine that defined an era and a gateway to the rhythms of tomorrow.”

Shure's latest USB mic looks to be a cracker! It boasts the same audio performance and onboard DSP as the MV7+, but includes an additional input that can be used to connect a second microphone or instrument source.

Yamaha’s FGDP‑50 drum pad is designed explicitly for the digital percussionist.

Described as the ultimate sound enhancer, Fuel provides users with an all-in-one mix-processing solution that promises bring any session to life.

Designed to complete a wide range of tasks, TrackPlug 7 incorporates a gate, compressor, 10-band equaliser, transient shaper, tube saturator and peak limiter.