Signal Processors

In a world brimming over with multi-effects units, will TC Electronic's new FireworX cause sparks to fly amongst the competition? Hugh Robjohns lights the blue touch-paper...

Paul White lends an ear to TLA's latest parametric EQ, the 5013, an attractively-priced valve/solid state design that keeps up the tradition of delivering quality without the cost.

Paul White clocks on for a shift in Focusrite's Tone Factory, the first of the company's new low-cost Platinum range of processors, and discovers the anarchic side of Focusrite.

Though this Charisma has only two channels instead of eight, it's lost none of the original charm.

While this outboard EQ provides little more than a decent desk EQ in the way of facilities, it does have that distinctive vintage JoeMeek sound at a price that won't break the bank.

This new Vocalist has been designed to be easier to use than ever. Martin Walker sings up a storm in three-part harmony...

Paul White tries out a compressor that looks like a cross between a portable CD player and a Stealth soap dish, but discovers the sound is much bigger than the package.

The S100 offers half the innards of Digitech's Studio Quad, but sells for half the Quad's price. Hugh Robjohns finds out whether it does everything by halves...

Paul White discovers that it's good to talk, especially when you have some help from Digitech.

Paul White finds he has a crush on the Smart Research C2 compressor — but at what cost?

With their latest super-mini effects processor, Italian manufacturer Viscount goes head to head with the Alesis Nanoverb on looks and the Zoom 1201 on price. Tom Flint grabs a pizza the action...

Paul White examines one of Drawmer's MX budget range of units to see whether corners have been cut, and discovers that some corners have actually been added!

The Vac Rac modular valve processor is built like a tank and has the colour-scheme of a battleship — but what can it do for your sound? Hugh Robjohns investigates the marriage of over-the-top engineering and traditional tube technology.

Paul White takes two migraine tablets and has a nice sit down before tackling the 'eye-catching' Resinator filter unit...

Does the DPR422 have the right combination of price and performance to break BSS into the project studio market?

This good-looking unit hides more than just reverb beneath its shiny exterior. Derek Johnson appreciates the ambience...

Is the dbx 160S pure technology, a work of art, or a little of both?

The world of multi-effects might be generally interdisciplinary, but Derek Johnson finds that there'll always be room for a specialist.

Viscount were there from the very beginning of the budget effects revolution, and with the EFX100 they hope to give the cash-starved masses a further option. Christopher Holder finds out whether the EFX100 holds its own in the bustling budget marketplace.