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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Sound On Sound USA

Sony C80 Capacitor Microphone • Sony’s latest microphone makes their C‑series magic more affordable than ever.

Arturia MiniLab 3 Controller Keyboard • Anyone fancy a versatile controller keyboard with the tip of the Arturia software iceberg included free?

Cong Burn StrokesMIDI Sequencer Plug-in • Strokes brings unconventional Eurorack-style sequencing to your DAW.

Accentize DeRoom ProReverb Removal Plug-in • Removing ‘baked in’ room sound is no longer the stuff of dreams, and this clever plug-in does it better than most.

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Tonex Amp Profiling Software • Tonex lets you capture and share the sound of your guitar amps, pedals and miking setups.

Dawesome Novum Software Synthesizer • Dawesome’s Novum is a granular synthesizer with a multi-layered approach to sound design.

Spitfire Audio Abbey Road Orchestra: Low Percussion Sample Library • Spitfire launch their new flagship series with an intensively-miked drum collection.

Avid MBox Studio USB Audio & MIDI Interface • The MBox is back and it’s much better and certainly much bigger than it was before.

Neumann KH 150 Active Monitors • The latest model in Neumann’s celebrated KH series sets a new standard for nearfield monitoring.

Ingram Engineering EQ52 500-series EQ • Its combination of ‘See-Saw’ band and filters make this classy EQ really versatile.

SSL 12 USB Audio & MIDI Interface • The SSL 12 is a cleverly conceived interface with a very attractive price tag.

Sonicware Liven Bass & Beats Groovebox • Sonicware’s Bass & Beats has a lot to offer, but you’ll have to work hard to get it.

Waves Harmony Harmony Generation Plug-in • Waves have a knack of making sophisticated plug-ins easy to use, and this one is no exception.

Roland Fantom-0 Workstation Synthesizer • The Fantom-0 squeezes the soul of its flagship big brother into a compact and affordable package.

Interphase Audio EQ Modules Analogue Equalisers • Compatible with both the 500-series and the 51X modular formats, these classy Allan Bradford-designed modules offer up analogue magic in spades.

Rockruepel Sidechain.one VCA Compressor • This quality analogue processor offers precise and intuitive control over your compression.

IK Multimedia iLoud Precision MTM Active Monitors • IK’s affordable iLoud range has grown into a serious monitoring tool. We put the new flagship to the test.

Massenburg Design Works MDWDRC2-Native Dynamics Plug-in • George Massenburg’s new plug-in promises a different approach to dynamic control.

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iZotope RX10 Audio Repair Software • What’s new in the latest version of iZotope’s market-leading audio restoration app?

Electro-Voice Everse 8 Portable PA Speaker • With its powerful built‑in battery and water‑resistant cabinet, E‑V’s new compact PA will deliver the goods whatever the weather.

NovoNotes Ambience Enhancer

TC Electronic Bucket Brigade Delay

Warm Audio Centavo

Warm Audio Warmdrive

SYNC OUTSIDE THE BOXKeeping Synths & Grooveboxes In Time • Going DAWless presents many challenges — not least keeping all your gear in sync...

HOW TO START A MIX • Just how do professional engineers tackle the earliest stages of their mixes, and can the rest of us learn anything...