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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Neumann NDH 30 Open‑backed Headphones • Can headphones really replace a high-end monitoring setup? Neumann seem to think so...

Positive Grid Spark Mini Modelling Guitar Amplifier • The Spark Mini makes Positive Grid’s acclaimed amp sounds more portable than ever.

Electric & Company EC3 Valve Microphone Preamplifier • This versatile preamp offers Ampex attitude in abundance!

sE Electronics Neom USB USB Microphone • sE’s new desktop mic is good for more than just podcasting!

Baby Audio Crystalline Reverb Plug-in • Like other Baby Audio plug-ins, Crystalline combines great sound with a refreshing GUI.

Cinesamples Collision Impact Designer Sample Library • Cinesamples give you the tools to design your perfect impact.

Lake People G103 & G105 MkII Headphone Amplifiers • No matter what headphones you prefer, Lake People’s versatile amps will feed them the right level.

The Synth Factory HoriZEN Software Synth • This powerful ROMpler aims to be all things to all synthesists.

Golden Age Premier GA‑47XT M7 Valve Microphone • Four years ago, Golden Age released an impressive homage to Neumann’s classic U47. And they’ve been improving it ever since...

DS Audio Tantra 2 Multi-effects Plug-in • Can Tantra 2 help you breathe new life into your sounds?

Wavefonix W314 & W614 Modular Synthesizers • These powerful self-contained instruments blend analogue and digital sound generation to devastating effect!

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Audient EVO 16 USB Audio Interface • The EVO 16 targets newcomers to recording, but offers some surprisingly professional features.

DRUM COMPRESSION • The right compressor settings give you endless power to shape the sound and groove of a multi-miked drum recording.

Genelec Aural ID Binaural Monitoring System • It’s useful to be able to work on headphones even when mixing immersive audio. Does Genelec’s Aural ID system make this easier?

Dave Porter Scoring Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul • Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s unique vision of Albuquerque required a unique approach to the score...

Rode RodeCaster Pro II Podcast Workstation, Mixer & Audio Interface • The original podcast production station has grown up — and it’s not just for podcasters!

Avid Pro Tools Artist DAW Software • Is the most affordable version of Avid’s DAW still a serious music production tool?

Heritage Audio Motorcity EQualizer Seven-band Inductor EQ • We check out this painstaking recreation of the rare and coveted Motown equaliser.

Mixing DI Bass Guitar • Ever had trouble getting a plain DI’d bass guitar to sound right in a mix? Me too, sometimes! But it’s almost always fixable once you understand the issues.

Zoom B6 Bass Processor • Zoom’s new multi-effects pedal is both a problem-solver and a source of inspiration.

Korg miniKORG 700FS Analogue Synthesizer • Korg lovingly recreate a ’70s synth classic.

THE SUSTAINABLE STUDIO Part 3: Vicoustic • It’s essential to every studio, but acoustic treatment can also affect our health — and that of the planet.

Viscount Legend ’70s Compact Stage Piano • With its innovative modular approach to sound engines, this powerful stage keyboard should suit the needs of most performers!

Boss RE-202 & RE-2 Delay...