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McDSP SA-3
Spectral Processing Plug-in
The best plug‑ins make under‑the‑hood sophistication simple in practice...
Published January 2024
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Two notes OPUS
Amp & Cabinet Modelling Pedal
The cab‑modelling pioneers take on the rest of the chain, right from the preamp input to the mics.
Published December 2023
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Royer Labs dBooster2
Inline Microphone & Instrument Preamplifier
Not content with having created arguably the world’s best preamp booster, Royer’s boffins decided to make it better.
Published February 2022
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Native Instruments Guitar Rig Pro 7
Amp, Cab & Effects Modelling Plug-in
With new models, new effects, an IR loader and the return of the looper, this latest version of Guitar Rig has plenty to offer guitarists and producers alike.
Published March 2024
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Zoom UAC-232
32-bit USB Audio & MIDI Interface
Can Zoom’s new 32‑bit floating‑point interface banish clipping forever?
Published December 2023
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How I Got That Sound: Richard Chycki
Rush ‘Caravan’
Multi‑platinum mixer and engineer Richard Chycki details how he got Geddy Lee’s bass sound on ‘Caravan’.
Published November 2022
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Sphere Sound - Creating U2:UV
The Edge, Joe O’Herlihy & Steve Lillywhite
U2’s residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas is revolutionising live music.
Published January 2024
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Toontrack Stories
Superior Drummer Expansion
Toontrack and Frank Filipetti span a vast array of musical genres with the latest Superior Drummer expansion.
Published December 2023
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IK Multimedia announce AI Machine Modeling
IK Multimedia have announced AI Machine Modeling, a revolutionary new amp sim technology from the developers of AmpliTube.
Published 22/7/22
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Producing Norwegian Black Metal: Part 2
Black Arts | Kark & Necromorbus
Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin’s work with Mayhem continues to inspire producers, 30 years on. Two of the genre’s leading lights explain how they are taking black metal forwards.
Published March 2024
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Zoom to launch B2 Four
Zoom's upcoming B2 Four brings their new Multi-Layer IR technology to bassists, providing an all-in-one amp simulation and multi-effects solution.
Published 24/2/23
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Q. When used live, how should I protect an audio interface from phantom power damage?
I recently worked at an event where the sound engineer blew up the sound card on a computer, apparently because the sound desk...
Published July 2018
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Harrison 32Classic
Analogue Mixing Console
Music production has changed a good deal since Harrison’s most famous in‑line console enjoyed its heyday — so they decided to bring it up to date.
Published December 2023
Published 13/4/22
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ASI Audio 3DME
In-ear Monitor System
Thanks to its built‑in microphones, this unique IEM system lets you bring the outside world into your monitor mix.
Published December 2023
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Inside Track: Jorja Smith 'Try Me'
Secrets Of The Mix Engineers: Riccardo Damian
Ricky Damian is that rarest of things: a young engineer trained in all‑analogue recording. His experience stood him in good stead with Jorja Smith.
Published December 2023
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How I Got That Sound: Samuel Dixon
Meg Washington ‘Switches’
Grammy-winning Samuel Dixon picks his favourite sound from the records he’s made, focusing on Australian singer‑songwriter Meg Washington’s track ‘Switches’.
Published May 2023
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DryBell Module 4
Compressor Pedal
Croatia‑based manufacturer DryBell’s Module 4 design aims to recreate the famous Orange Squeezer compressor.
Published May 2023
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2023 Gear Of The Year!
SOS Team | Standout Hardware & Software Products
The SOS editorial and authors team pick their standout highlights from the past year of hardware and software launches.
Published December 2023
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Clavia Nord Stage 4 88
Stage Keyboard
The ubiquitous Nord Stage keyboards just keep getting better.
Published November 2023