Sound On Sound UK

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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Cloud Ribbon Microphone 44 Midnight • Cloud’s stylish RCA-inspired ribbon microphone has enjoyed a dark reboot.

Zynaptiq PitchMap Colors Polyphonic Pitch Processor • This clever plug-in could breathe new life into your old loops and projects.

UJAM Virtual Pianist SCORE • Sample Library UJAM target media composers with the latest addition to their Virtual Pianist instrument series.

Enjoy Electronics The Godfather Mixer & Multi-channel Effects Processor • This unique combination of mixer and effects machine can be used standalone or as part of a modular setup.

Audeze MM-100 Planar Magnetic Headphones • Audeze’s latest headphones make Manny Marroquin’s signature sound more affordable than ever.

IK Multimedia Pianoverse Sample Library • IK’s sampled piano instrument aims to be more than just world beating...

GIK SlatFusors Acoustic Panels • GIK’s ingenious new design provides both absorption and diffusion, at a highly affordable price.

Line 6 HX One Effects Pedal • Why clog up your stage with effects you only use briefly? Line 6’s new stompbox can be any pedal you want it to be, and will fit neatly into any pedalboard setup.

How I Got THAT SOUND • Colin Elliot • Izo FitzRoy ‘When The Wires Are Down’

Ableton Live 12 DAW Software • Live 12 introduces a raft of new features, devices and general improvements.

ON Specs Part 2: Noise • Noise performance is important, but to fairly compare different products, you need to understand how noise specs are calculated.

Best Service The Score By Sonuscore Sample Library • The Score offers a one stop, all‑you‑can‑eat scoring buffet for composers in a hurry.

Win! Antelope Audio Atlas i8 Active Monitors Worth £4290

BLACK ARTS Producing Norwegian Black Metal, Part 1: Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin & Mayhem • Mayhem’s De Mysteriis Dom. Sathanas is the cornerstone of Norwegian black metal. We talk to producer Eirik ‘Pytten’ Hundvin about his unique philosophy and the making of this genre-defining album.

Kombo Audio Kombo Portable PA System • With battery operation and wireless connectivity built in, the Kombo could be the ultimate ‘go anywhere’ PA.

Multi-miking • Using more than one mic on a source can expand your sonic horizons — but it can also lead to problems. We explain when multi-miking is and isn’t a good idea.

ADAM Audio A8H Active Three-way Monitors • ADAM’s A Series speakers continue to impress.

Fender Tone Master Pro Amplifier, Cabinet & Effects Modeller • Guitar giants Fender join the modelling pedal party with this powerful and comprehensive floorboard. We put it through its paces...

MODULAR Befaco FX Boy

Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alia

INSIDE TRACK Andrew Wyatt: Barbie • The amazing success of the Barbie movie was powered by its music. Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt were the producers, songwriters and composers who helped to turn the world pink.

HUM Audio LAAL Mastering Limiter • This all-analogue feed-forward limiter has the sort of look-ahead function normally found only in digital devices.

EastWest Fantasy Orchestra Sample Library • EastWest have taken the part of the map marked ‘here be dragons’ and made it very much their own.

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Lumen Handpan Percussion Instrument • We...