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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Sound On Sound UK

Vanguard Audio V44S Gen2 Stereo Microphone • The glory days of the stereo microphone are long gone — or are they?

Softube Model 82 Software Synthesizer • Softube take on Roland’s classic 101.

IK Multimedia Modo Bass 2 Virtual Bass Software • Modo Bass 2 builds on the success of the original, adding more and better basses.

Audeze Euclid In-ear Monitors • Amazingly, Audeze have shrunk their proven planar magnetic driver technology to fit into a conventional earbud format. How do they sound in practice?

Klevgrand Fosfat Drum Reinforcement Plug-in • Fosfat makes it easy to reinforce your drums with sculpted noise or sine waves.

KIT Plugins Mo-Q Analogue-modelling EQ Plug-in • The second plug-in in KIT’s Blackbird range aims to bring a little Motown magic to your DAW.

PreSonus Revelator Dynamic USB Microphone • PreSonus’ new desktop mic gives you a broadcast-ready sound out of the box.

Hifiman HE400se Planar Magnetic Headphones • Hifiman’s mission to democratise premium headphone technology continues.

SECRETS OF THE MIX ENGINEERS Scott Rosser • The ear-catching tempo changes of LF System’s hit ‘Afraid To Feel’ provided a unique challenge for mix engineer Scott Rosser.

Golden Age Premier Pre-73 Jr & EQ-73 Microphone Preamplifier & Equaliser • Golden Age’s new Premier series of Neve‑inspired devices get even closer to the real thing.

Space Lab Systems LIFT Monitor Stands • Sit/stand desks are becoming the norm in many work environments, and with these motorised speaker stands, your monitors needn’t be left behind!

How I Got THAT SOUND • Chris Shaw: Bob Dylan ‘Things Have Changed’

Waldorf Iridium Keyboard Synthesizer • The keyboard version of the desktop version of the Quantum, is the Iridium Keyboard even better than the original synth?

Wave Alchemy TRIAZ Virtual Percussion Instrument • Wave Alchemy’s TRIAZ could be all the percussion software you’ll ever need.

COLIN CARTMELL Making Great Guitar Cab IRs • Colin Cartmell’s decades-long tonequest has led him to create some of the best guitar cabinet IRs out there — so we asked him for advice on how to roll your own.

Colin’s Tonequest

Novation Launchkey 88 Controller Keyboard • Novation’s first attempt at an 88-note controller keyboard seems to get everything right.

Soul II Soul ‘Back To Life’ • Soul II Soul’s ‘Back To Life’ was a hit record with a sound all of its own.

Neve 88M USB Audio Interface & Dual Mic Preamp • The 88M packs the sound of a Neve console preamp into a compact audio interface.

MODULAR Neuzeit Instruments Quasar Eurorack Module

Modular Profile: Aimo Scampa

AJH Synth Tap Tempo VC-LFO & Dual RVG Eurorack Modules

PSI A21‑M Active Monitors • PSI’s two-way monitors are more expensive than many three-way models. Do they justify their cost?

Separation Anxiety • If you’re struggling to get everything in your mixes coming across loud and clear, read on.

Focusrite Vocaster Two USB Podcasting Interface • Focusrite’s Vocaster Two puts everything you need to podcast in one very well designed box.

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Hologram Electronics Microcosm Multi-effects Pedal • With granular processing, pitch manipulation, reverb, modulation and a looper, this isn’t just a tool...