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Spotlight Round-ups

These are typically feature guides that put the spotlight/focus on a non-exhaustive collection of products under a stated topic, eg. digital mixers, secondary monitors, audio interfaces, and so on.

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    Multi-Tier Keyboard Stands

    Spotlight Round-up

    Is your synth collection spiralling out of control? These multi‑keyboard stands could help you keep your studio in order!

    Reviews Jul 2025
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    Studio Workstation Desks

    Spotlight Round-up

    The right studio furniture can transform your workflow. We round up some of the best current options.

    Reviews Jun 2025
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    Battery-powered PA Speakers

    Spotlight Round-up

    From busking to barbecues, gigging with no mains power is now an affordable reality. We check out the current options.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Spotlight 0225 Pitch Correction

    Creative Pitch-correction Plug-ins

    Spotlight Round-up

    Love it or hate it, pitch‑correction is here to stay — but there can be way more to it than fixing performance issues.

    Reviews Feb 2025
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    Hardware Drum Machines

    Spotlight Round-up

    There’s been a tremendous renaissance in hardware drum machines recently. We round up some of the best.

    Reviews Nov 2024
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    Spotlight: Kick Drum Microphones

    Kick Drum Microphones

    Spotlight Round-up

    We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dedicated kick drum mics. We check out some of the best.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Virtual Drum Software

    Spotlight Round-up

    No room for a drum kit? No problem! Try one of these Virtual Drum apps.

    Reviews Jul 2024
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    Hardware Samplers

    Spotlight Round-up

    The hardware sampler market is healthier and more diverse than ever. What better time to take a quick tour?

    Reviews Jun 2024
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    Workstation Synthesizers

    Spotlight Round-up

    Looking for an all‑in‑one playing and sequencing solution? Look no further...

    Reviews May 2024
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    Three-way Monitors

    Spotlight Round-up

    Three‑way studio monitors usually come at a premium price. We round up the models that won’t break the bank!

    Reviews Apr 2024
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    NAMM 2024 Video Reports

    SOS VIDEO FEATURE

    If you couldn’t be at this year’s NAMM Show yourself, fear not. Sound On Sound tramped the halls of the Anaheim Convention Center to bring you all that’s new in the world of music and recording technology.

    Videos Mar 2024
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    High-end Mixing Headphones

    Spotlight Round-up

    In this month’s Spotlight, we take a look at a selection of headphones that have been designed to tackle serious mixing and mastering tasks.

    Reviews Mar 2024
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    Mixers: MODULAR Round-up

    + MODULAR News

    By the time you have enough separate outputs in your system to warrant one, you need no telling how valuable mixers are to your modular workflow...

    Reviews Feb 2024
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    Handheld Capacitor Mics

    Spotlight Round-up

    Bring studio sound to the stage with these live‑oriented capacitor microphones.

    Reviews Jan 2024
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    All-in-one Podcasting Devices

    Spotlight Round-up

    Many manufacturers now offer dedicated products tailored for the distinctive workflows involved in podcasting and live streaming.

    Reviews Oct 2023
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    Active Ribbon Microphones

    Spotlight Round-up

    Looking for that smooth ribbon tone with the convenience of a modern mic? Look no further...

    Reviews Sep 2023
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    Classic Console Preamps (500 Series)

    Spotlight Round-up

    Several famous console manufacturers now make their preamps available ‘to go’. Here's a handy round-up...

    Reviews Jul 2023
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    Cubase: Verve Felt Piano

    Steinberg Cubase Tips & Techniques

    Looking for musical inspiration? You might just find it in Cubase 12’s Verve felt piano.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    How I Got That Sound: Ed Stasium

    Living Colour ‘Love Rears Its Ugly Head’

    American producer, engineer and mixer Ed Stasium nominates the drum sound on Living Colour’s ‘Love Rears Its Ugly Head’ as a particular favourite.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    MIDI Mapping For Intuitive Sound Design

    Real-time Manipulation

    Getting tactile with your MIDI controls can breathe new life into stale music.

    Techniques Mar 2023
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    Logic Pro: Handling Repetition

    Apple Logic Pro Tips & Techniques

    Logic offers a number of ways to repeat your notes and phrases.

    Techniques Mar 2023

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