Spotlight Round-ups

Even the very best gear will only ever perform as well as its surroundings allow. Getting the best sound out of your setup means paying some attention to the room itself.

Once the preserve of large studio facilities, Dante is now becoming common in smaller setups. We talk you through some of the options...

MPE has made electronic instruments more expressive than ever, and there are options out there to suit almost everyone.

In this month’s round‑up, we shine our spotlight on a range of reverb boxes that pack plenty of punch into a pedal format.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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

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