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The M15 active speaker promises Turbosound’s trademark warm sound, while the M18 subwoofer is designed to add some extra low-end level.
Although they're intended mainly for guitarists, modular knob twiddlers could also find plenty to like about Moog's new pedals.
We make a rare visit to a world-class recording studio, as one of The Church’s engineers takes us through a recent session.
I have noticed that, when matching up my tracks with more professional productions, my songs are lacking a certain clarity....
As Roland revisit their classic Bassline, we ask does everybody need a TB3?
Paul Soulsby's debut product is a small synth of violently unrestrained character.
Samsons new low-cost nearfields can produce a big sound, but do they measure up for serious mixing? We find out.
Marc Gallo, the creator of Studio Devil's Virtual Guitar Amp plug‑in (reviewed in SOS August 2008), has returned with a ...
This valve mic offers bags of character, and a quality of result comparable with mics that cost much more.
Malenky Slovos from Italy: There are times when achieving a satisfying mix requires a lot of creative input — not to mention some extreme effects!
Alto’s modestly priced all-rounder can serve as either a main PA speaker or a monitor. How does it fare on stage?
One of our engineers visits a reader's studio to help him bring the best out of his dubstep track.
The meteoric rise of Michael Kiwanuka has been founded on strong songs, great singing and Paul Butler’s unique production style.
Hot on the heels of the impressive Genesis cardioid valve mic, MXL have unveiled their flagship multi-pattern model, the Revelation. Does it live up to its name?
Paradoxically, adding distortion in mastering can make tracks sound clearer. That’s the idea of Brainworx's clever multi-band plug-in.
• Chandler EMI TG Mastering Pack Formats: Mac & PC TDM & RTAS • SIR2 Formats: PC VST • Tritone Digital ColorTone-Pro Formats: Mac AU, RTAS, VST; PC RTAS, VST • Leslie Sanford Cobalt Formats: PC VST SSL X-EQ Formats: Mac/PC Duende
It's not often that I take a look at drum microphone kits, so I was interested to have the opportunity to try out this LD Systems set from Adam Hall.
Like Wile E. Coyotes spectacular mail-order Acme contraptions, the Opticom has few controls and plenty of attitude — but its rather more successful!
Brass on location: Our engineer tracks a trombone ensemble and solo trumpet for use in a contemporary rock mix.
This month Mike listens hard to Ellie Goulding, Pink, Sam And The Womp, Katy Perry and the all time classic 'Hotel California' by the Eagles.