Signal Processors

Blackstar have an enviable track record in building genuine valve amps. Can their first modelling plug‑in maintain those lofty standards?

This software adaptation of Erica’s desktop delay unit boasts plenty of substance, flexibility and attitude.

With some neat features to control how the compressor and expander interact, there’s more to this module than meets the eye.

AIR Music’s Sprite is a multi‑effects plug‑in with a few extra tricks up its sleeves, such as the ability to control certain effect parameters using an envelope follower.

Plamen is a five‑band saturator, in which each band can be processed using one of five different saturation algorithms.

This dual‑distortion box is equally at home with guitars,synths and drum machines, on a dusted‑daily desktop or a filthy stage pedalboard...

Ever wished you could control the level of room sound that’s baked into a dialogue or vocal recording?

The Polish pioneers pair their plug‑in remote control system with a classic analogue compressor.

The Berkeley pedal, from UK-based manufacturers Horrothia, aims to recreate the vintage Uni-Vibe sound but it’s not an outright clone.

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In this Sound On Sound exclusive preview, we lift the lid on SEPIA by Karno: a radical new outboard format for the digital age.

Still searching for an ‘always on’ overdrive that works with your guitar’s volume control turned up or backed off? Your search might be over...