Signal Processors

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

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

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

The audio examples on this page accompany the review of the Dynamics 2806 Compressor and Expander module by Frap Audio.

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...

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

This pedal brings Roland’s classic ’80s rackmount delay into the 21st Century, with dual delay engines and modern control options.

Waves Gems is a collection of creative effects that offer stompbox‑like simplicity and a variety of useful effect treatments.

No synthesizers were used in the making of this plug‑in.

Intuitive and powerful, this compressor can handle anything from mono up to 7.1.4 Atmos sources.

Slate’s latest plug‑in offers precise control over your transients.

Solid State Logic have added some new strings to their G‑series compressor’s bow.

Each band of this mastering‑grade module can process the Mid, Sides or stereo signal.

With the KD1 saturation effect, McDSP show that their analogue plug‑in system can deliver more than just dynamics processing.

We check out the latest version of PSP’s Lexicon PCM42 emulation.

This powerful alignment tool is now easier to use and boasts new functions — along with impressive results.

With seven amp and six cabinet emulations, there’s a wide range of guitar and bass tones on offer here.