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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Toontrack Hitmaker SDX Superior Drummer Expansion • Toontrack and Hugh Padgham bring the drum sounds that defined the 1980s to Superior Drummer.

Eventide Physion Mk II Multi-effects Plug-in • We check out the updated version of Eventide’s creative ‘Structural Split’ effect.

Sonuscore Time Textures Sampled Instrument • Sonuscore transform the sounds of the orchestra into cinematic soundscapes.

Vir2 Phoenix Virtual Instrument • Vir2’s Phoenix is a one-stop shop for rises, hits and whooshes.

Gauge ECM-47 Valve Microphone • This classy valve mic proves its worth on a range of sources.

JBL EON 710 Active PA Speaker • JBL’s latest EON speakers integrate powerful digital technology into traditional point-source PA.

PreSonus Studio One 6 Digital Audio Workstation • PreSonus’ DAW software continues to grow and improve as it reaches version 6.

Nugen Audio Halo Vision Analysis Plug-in For Stereo & Immersive Formats • A good real-time analyser can draw attention to what our ears miss, and with multi-channel formats that second opinion can be invaluable.

MODULAR • Rides In The Storm DOC, XXM, QEG & CONEurorack Modules

Bastl Instruments Pizza Eurorack Module

Modular Gear Of The Year • The Best Modules Of 2022

Tech 21 SansAmp Character Plus Analogue Amp-emulation Pedals • Tech 21’s renowned Character pedals get a new lease of life in the form of the compact, channel‑switchable Character Plus series.

PMC6 Active Monitors • PMC’s new nearfields push the boundaries of what a compact, two-way speaker can achieve.

United Studio Technologies UT Twin87 Large‑diaphragm Capacitor Microphone • UST’s latest mic gives you two Neumann-inspired classic flavours.

Vienna Symphonic Library Synchron Woodwinds, Percussion III & Harp Sample Libraries • The addition of woodwinds, a third percussion collection and concert harp sees VSL’s Synchron Orchestra reach maturity.

DACS Audio Purity Stereo Headphone Amplifier • If you’ve invested in a pair of high-end headphones, you’ll want a high-quality headphone amp to power them. And headphone amps don’t get much better than this...

Arturia MiniFreak Polyphonic Synthesizer • Much more than just a bigger MicroFreak, Arturia’s MiniFreak is a six-voice polysynth with a character like nothing else.

Audient ASP4816-HE Analogue Mixing Console • The ASP4816 offered big-console features in a project-studio footprint, but its new souped-up sibling offers that bit more...

Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Workstation • We get hands‑on with Zoom’s new dedicated podcast recorder.

Ableton Note Sketchpad App For iOS • Ableton’s first app puts a Live-compatible ideas machine in the palm of your hand.

Native Instruments Komplete 14 Software Instruments & Effects Collection • Does the latest iteration of NI’s Komplete music production suite provide all the tools you need?

Sonible Smart:Comp 2 Compressor Plug-in • Sonible have packed even more ‘smarts’ into their second-generation AI-driven compressor.

ReProducer Epic 4 Active Monitors • If you need a pair of portable and compact monitors, the Epic 4s have you covered!

Source Audio Atlas

Origin Effects Halcyon Green Overdrive

Conversations With Women In Music Production

Caveman Audio AP1...