Signal Processors

These audio examples accompany our review of the Mercury 666.

“We had always planned for Carnaby HE2 to be more than just two Carnaby 500s in a box,” say Cranborne. But how much more?

Eventide’s unique, and uniquely versatile, hardware compressor has had a well‑deserved reissue, with sympathetic improvements to update it for the modern studio.

Hot on the heels of their wonderful 32Classic console, Harrison have delivered their first ever 500‑series modules...

This high‑end design began life as a resurrection of the rare‑as‑hen’s‑teeth Fairchild 666. But it soon became its own thing...

For a quick mix rebalance, or ducking out a vocal, Peel Stems produces very usable results.

Based on the modelling algorithms of Line 6’s Helix processors, the company’s POD Express comes in a stompbox format and has a very straightforward user interface.

Despite support for multi‑channel inputs and outputs, this innovative delay plug‑in is equally adept at adding depth and dimension to stereo inputs and binaural outputs.

SpectraLayers continues to develop at a spanking pace. We check out what’s new.

Paul White and Hugh Robjohns talk us through four essential studio effects that every music producer or mix engineer needs to know for creating an effective mix.

Could this clever, labour‑saving plug‑in change the way you mix drums?

Ditched your console but still have a thirst for analogue EQ? Maybe the Equate can quench it...

McDSP’s analogue plug‑in platform can now replicate the complex dynamic behaviour of tape.

IK’s Tonex software works using a bespoke analysis procedure to capture the behaviour of real guitar or bass amplifiers...

Based on the vintage SPL Machine Head hardware digital rack unit, which was an early attempt to replicate the effects of recording to analogue tape, MBS MixHead plug‑in aims to capture the subtle sound‑massaging capabilities of the original.

Origin Effects’ original Cali76 compressor, launched in 2013, offered something significantly different from the compressor...

Want to add power, energy and excitement to a source? Kraftur can help...

Along with various other improvements, version 6 of this labour‑saving plug‑in brings ARA2 support to Pro Tools users.

With bold looks, original designs and affordable pricing, Teknosign’s preamp, EQ and compressor offer an intriguing alternative to better‑known names.

In a collaboration with tech pioneers GPU Audio, an add‑on to this multi‑impulse‑response [MIR] immersive audio reverb promises to take the strain off your computer’s CPU!

Ever wanted to blend the characteristics of two different sounds? Morph Pro makes that easy.