Sound On Sound USA

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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Waves Voltage Amps Amp-modelling Plug-in • With seven amp and six cabinet emulations, there’s a wide range of guitar and bass tones on offer here.

Bereich03 Audio BAX-EQ 500‑series EQ • Each band of this mastering-grade module can process the Mid, Sides or stereo signal.

UJAM Usynth GLAM Virtual Synthesizer Instrument • UJAM’s Usynth range is about getting good results quickly, and GLAM is no exception.

PSPaudioware PSP42 v.2 Modulated Delay Plug-in • We check out the latest version of PSP’s Lexicon PCM42 emulation.

Virtual Instrument Cinematique Instruments Marble 2 • Cinematique Instruments’ inspirational VI gets a major reworking.

Wes Audio Phoebe 500-series Preamp • With the release of their ‘Next Generation’ preamp, Wes Audio have made it possible to assemble a full 500-series analogue channel strip with DAW plug-in remote control!

McDSP KD1 Kinetic Drive APB Saturation Plug-in • With the KD1 saturation effect, McDSP show that their analogue plug-in system can deliver more than just dynamics processing.

Synthogy Ivory 3 Virtual Piano Instrument • Is Synthogy’s Ivory 3 the best virtual piano you can buy?

Lake People MC100 Monitor Controller • The monitor controller is the hub of the 21st Century studio, and if you have the budget, Lake People’s MC100 has all the I/O you’ll ever need.

CB Electronics XP-Relay Analogue Routing Matrix • The XP‑Relay combines CB Electronics’ sophisticated patchbay control system with the purest possible signal path.

Sound Radix Auto-Align 2 Automatic Time & Phase Alignment Plug-in • This powerful alignment tool is now easier to use and boasts new functions — along with impressive results.

Xvive T9 In‑ear Monitors • Can off‑the‑peg IEMs really compete with custom moulds?

Rhodes V8 & V8 Pro Software Instruments • Rhodes’ software recreation of their flagship instrument shows all the same painstaking attention to detail.

APS Aether Active Monitors • There’s much more to APS’s new studio speakers than meets the eye.

KRK GoAux 4 Active Monitors • With room correction built in, KRK’s highly portable GoAux 4 speakers are designed to deliver usable monitoring in any space.

Toontrack EZkeys 2 Virtual Piano Instrument • Virtual piano, virtual pianist or virtual songwriting partner? Toontrack’s EZkeys 2 attempts all three.

Zivix Jamstik Classic MIDI Guitar • The launch of the original Jamstik Studio marked a real advance in the world of pitch-to-MIDI guitars — and there’s now an alternative model for guitarists who prefer to play something more familiar.

Sonible true:balance Reference Metering Plug-in • When it comes to achieving a balanced frequency distribution in your mix, Sonible’s true:balance metering plug-in can let your eyes support your ears.

Line 6 Catalyst 60 • Modelling Guitar Amp

Walrus Audio Fable • Granular Delay Pedal

Arturia KeyLab Essential Mk3 Controller Keyboard • Arturia’s new KeyLab Essential focuses firmly on computer control, with ambitious DAW integration.

Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder IV Vocoding & Effects Plug-in • This enduringly popular vocoding plug-in has been treated to much more than a graphical refresh!

Modbap Trinity • Eurorack Module

Winter Plankton ZAPS • Eurorack...