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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

Win! Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre & OctoPre Worth $1300

RT60 Songzap Pre-production App For iOS • Could this natty iPhone app help you structure your songs and make better demos?

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

MOD ULAR • Neuzeit Instruments Quasar

Modular Profile: Aimo Scampa

AJH Synth Tap Tempo VC-LFO & Dual RVG

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

DAW Control Surface Qube Audio Mobi One • Designed with Cubase users in mind, the Mobi One promises a boutique MIDI controller experience at a reasonable price.

Blackstar St James Valve Guitar Amplifiers • Blackstar aim to take the weight out of valve amplification without compromising on tone.

DPA 4055 Bass Drum Microphone • We put DPA’s new kick mic to work on a series of major festival headline shows.

KRK S10.4 • Active Subwoofer

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