Sound On Sound is the world's best recording technology magazine, packed full of in-depth, independent product tests, including music software, studio hardware, keyboards and live sound (PA) gear. Every issue also includes SOS's unique step-by-step tutorial and technique columns on all the leading DAW programs, as well as insightful interviews with leading producers, engineers and musicians.

THE LUXURY OF CHOICE

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Korneff Audio Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 Compressor Plug-in • We check out Korneff’s vibey take on a tube-laden FET compressor.

Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover Sample Library • Want a full orchestral sample library for free? Spitfire have got you covered...

Eventide Blackhole Pedal Stompbox Effect • Eventide have put their out-there reverb effect into a compact pedal.

Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt Audio Interface • The spearhead of Focusrite Pro’s Red range enjoys some light refreshment.

Novation AFX Station Analogue Synthesizer • Novation have injected the Bass Station II with a healthy dose of Aphex acid.

Novation Components

Griffon Fuzzyphone Dynamic Microphone • Griffon’s new Fuzzyphone is part mic, part fuzzbox!

Toontrack Classic Rock EBX Expansion For EZbass • ON TEST

OWC Docks & Storage

OWC Docks & Storage Computer Peripherals • OWC make high-quality computer accessories with musicians in mind.

An Introduction To RAID

Win! Austrian Audio OC818 Dual Set Plus

Zivix Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar • Some of the performance issues associated with guitar-to-MIDI systems may not be insurmountable after all!

Zivix Jamstik Studio $799

Native Instruments Maschine+ Groove Workstation • Is the Maschine+ the standalone music-making box you’ve always dreamed of?

Native Instruments Maschine+ $1399

Power Points

ALTERNATIVES

Arturia KeyStep 37 Controller Keyboard • Arturia’s popular KeyStep controller goes up a gear.

In Control

Ocean Way HR5 Active Monitors • Ocean Way’s newest studio speakers bring the sound of ’70s horn-loaded mains to the nearfield monitor format.

Ocean Way HR5 $3286

MOD Devices MOD Duo X Hardware Plug-in Host & Controller • Now you can rock the MOD on your desktop!

MOD Devices MOD Duo X $749

Fun with CV

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular 16, 170 & 400 $239, $479 & $599

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular Modular Synthesizers & Sequencer • True to form, Teenage Engineering’s approach to modular synthesis is about as idiosyncratic as it gets.

Access Analog Remote Outboard Processing • Love the sound of high-end analogue kit, but don’t have the space or the money to buy it? No problem...

Access Analog

ALTERNATIVES

Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer • Korg rework their popular Volca Sample with some welcome additions.

Korg Volca Sample 2 $149

Zoom LiveTrak L-8 • Could this be the perfect portable package for podcasters and musicians alike?

Effects

Zoom LiveTrak L-8 $399

Sound Pads

Nugen Audio Paragon Convolution Reverb • Have you ever wished convolution reverbs could be a little more malleable?

Nugen Audio Paragon $599

Avantone Planar Planar Magnetic Headphones • If you crave the refined sound of large planar magnetic cans but are put off by the price, Avantone’s newest headphones could well be the answer.

Avantone Planar $399

Leapwing RootOne Bass-enhancement Plug-in • RootOne refreshes the parts most other enhancers cannot reach.

Leapwing RootOne $199

Native Instruments Stradivari Violin Virtual Instrument • NI’s new...