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These neat little modules offer far better performance than you’d expect at this price. Is there anything not to like?
The Analog Rytm combines analogue drum synthesis with sample playback. Is it the ultimate beatbox?
Does it sound better... or different?
MOTU's Digital Performer 8 includes some neat new plug-ins — many with applications beyond the obvious.
Hannes Keseberg: our engineer helps an artist fake a big-ensemble sound by layering recordings of a string quintet.
French speaker makers Focal continue their campaign of innovation, with this classy new three–way monitor design.
Can condenser mics at this price really be worthy of a name like AKG? Actually, it seems they can...
This mic preamp and processor is about as flexible a device as you could hope for without taking the modular route — and all in the space of a 2U rack.
This no-frills tube preamp provides a simple way to warm up your mic and line sources while recording.
Can you really achieve 24-carat Neve-style compression on a shoestring, or is this a case of fool's gold?
Few countries in the world can boast a musical heritage as rich as that of Cuba.
Will the day come when we will see our synths and processors as external rackmount gear?
*** 3/5 stars. This CD-ROM contains just over 1800 live drum loops, fills and hits for use with any sampler or MIDI + Audio sequencer that accepts WAV files.
Known for their idiosyncratic approach, Teenage Engineering’s latest product is pocket friendly in every sense.
Solid State Logic have announce three new Duende Native plug-ins to complement the existing range. Two plug-ins (X-...
Beyoncé’s right-hand man DJ Swivel has reinvented himself as a mix engineer — and his work with the Chainsmokers produced 2016’s biggest track.
Spectrasonics’ major keyboard collection combines classic vintage instruments with a gallery of unique rarities.
There have been plenty of Leslie emulators over the years, but is the Ventilator the one that finally nails ‘that’ sound?