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Rock & roll changed everything. Not least, the music industry.
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Rock & roll changed everything. Not least, the music industry.

Logic’s MIDI plug‑ins are your key to instant inspiration!

McDSP’s new distortion‑cum‑reverb promises to put your audio through the wringer.

Cadet combines impulse responses with algorithmic elements to give the user flexibility in adjusting the settings, and also includes pitch processing that can create shimmer‑style effects without grainy artefacts.

How does Becos' latest addition to the CompIQ range measure up? We put it to the test!

The Electro‑Harmonix Pico Swello is essentially an attack‑shaping pedal that’s based on the attack feature EHX developed for their POG2.

Black Corporation present their ISE-NIN Voice, which offers a complete Jupiter‑style semi‑modular synth voice in Eurorack form.

The Bishop’s Miscellany MkII can record CV and gate signals into two channels and output them as stepped, scaled notes in up to 64 steps.

If the name Tobinski isn’t familiar to you, the name Dannysound might be — founded by one Danny Tobert, the company have gone from strength to strength since their comparatively humble beginnings as a personal passion project.

Mix automation isn’t just about fixing mistakes. It can also be a powerful creative tool!

I’ve been using a Zoom F6 [multitrack digital recorder] to record our band sessions, and with good results, but we’re finding its six tracks to be limiting, and want to add more.

I’ve introduced a Line 6 HX Stomp into my pedalboard (it’s really good!). Trouble is, the USB connection is introducing a noticeable ground hum when connected.

This Swedish‑made valve mic offers all the character of vintage designs, but without the noise!

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. British creative studio Song Athletics have collaborated with innovative pianist/composer Sarah Nicolls for Inside‑Out Piano, which is, quite literally, a deep dive into the instrument.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Designed for creating dark, tension‑filled, music meets sound‑design for modern sci‑fi, drama or horror set in a dystopian world.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Sampled Steinway D‑274 grand pianos aren’t exactly in short supply, but this one’s a bit special...

With two separate compressors on board and various ways to deploy them, RND’s new OptoFET is an intriguing prospect.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 Stars. Built by sampling a classic Les Paul‑style electric guitar, what does Electric Blue have to offer to give it an edge within a very competitive marketplace?

Scaler has evolved into a fully‑fledged compositional toolkit.

Your SOSFA subscription gives you access to some super plug‑ins by Audified. Let’s see what they can do...