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.
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Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer Vocal Effects Pedal • If you’re a solo performer who needs to control vocal harmonies and effects on stage, could this little box be all you need?
Cytomic The Scream Overdrive Modelling Plug-in • The Tube Screamer is one of the most modded pedals there is, and this plug-in lets you to mod the virtual circuit to your heart’s content!
Z&H Designs Dual-channel Dynamics Processor 1178 Stereo Peak Limiter • This UREI-inspired compressor includes some useful features for modern hybrid studios.
Native Instruments Session Guitarist Electric Storm Deluxe Virtual Instrument • NI put the pedal to the very modern metal with their latest Session Guitarist title.
Musik Hack Fuel Dynamics & Enhancement Processor Plug-in • Can just a small handful of controls give you the power to shape a range of sounds?
SoundGas 636P2 Stereo Preamp • This modern take on a vintage germanium preamp offers bucketloads of character.
APL Virtuoso v2 Binaural Rendering Software • Based on cutting-edge psychoacoustic research, Virtuoso v2 aims to deliver for headphone users the most convincing emulation of ‘speakers in a room’ to date.
INSIDE TRACK Koreless • FKA Twigs has worked with many big-name producers, but it was experimental electronic artist Koreless who guided the making of her new hit album Eusexua.
Polyend Synth Synthesizer • It’s a synth called Synth!
500-series Mixer Looptrotter Modular Console • We take a look at what has to be one of the most configurable analogue consoles out there.
PLAYING OUT The SOS Guide To Gigging With Modular • Thinking of taking your rack on the road? We have some expert advice...
Freqport FreqInOut FO1 Outboard DAW Integration System • A clever new USB-powered unit aims to make it easier to access hardware in the box.
Synthesizer, Sampler & Sequencer Teenage Engineering OP-XY • The OP-XY is a portable sequencing powerhouse.
USB Audio Interface PreSonus Quantum HD8 • With their latest Quantum interfaces, PreSonus have swapped Thunderbolt for USB. Do they still maintain the same advantages?
TalkBack Ela Minus
Win! Kali Audio & LEWITT Studio Bundle Worth £1800
Going Deep How To Create Depth Of Field • Any reverb plug-in can be used to create the perception of depth — and your mixes will be more engaging and three-dimensional as a result.
Portable PA System Mackie ShowBox • Mackie’s new all-in-one battery-powered PA rig puts the controls right where you need them.
Cycling ’74 Max 9 Programming Environment • Max 9 introduces Ableton devices and brings a host of welcome updates and improvements.
Safari Pedals Zebra Clipper & Bull Sub Machine Limiter & Low-end Enhancement Plug-ins • Powerful, creative tools lurk beneath these plug-ins’ playful interfaces...
RESTORING LED ZEPPELIN Bernard MacMahon & Nick Bergh: Becoming Led Zeppelin • A hit movie about the world’s greatest rock band turns conventional ideas of audio restoration on their head.
Polyverse Music Filterverse Filter Plug-in • There’s creative potential lurking in every filter plug-in, but in this case the possibilities are almost boundless!
USB Audio Interface Audient iD48 • Audient’s iD48 makes it easier than ever to...