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

Austrian Audio OC7 & OD5 Instrument Microphones • Austrian Audio’s new mics are intended to turn heads!

S-CATBass‑Synth Analogue Synthesizer • S-CAT’s bespoke Bass-Synth does exactly what it says on the tin...

Two notes ReVolt Guitar & ReVolt Bass Amp Simulation Pedals • These new all-analogue simulations run a real tube on a high-voltage supply, and cover a useful range of tonalities.

Isuzi I‑M1S Dynamic Microphone • It may not be esoteric, but sometimes a good-quality mic at a very reasonable price is all you need!

MusicLab Real Guitar Series 6 Software Instrument • MusicLab’s virtual guitars get a major overhaul.

Audient iD44 MkII USB Audio Interface • Audient’s iD44 was pretty good to start with... and it now it’s even better.

Icon Martian Cardioid Capacitor Microphone • If you’re looking for a mic to lend weight to lean sources, the characterful Martian could be just the thing.

Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Software Vocal Synthesizer • Can Dreamtonics really deliver a session singer in software?

Rode NT1 5th Gen XLR & USB Capacitor Microphone • Has Rode’s new USB-capable NT1 made clipping a thing of the past?

Antares Auto-Tune Pro-X Pitch Correction Software • We check out Antares’ latest fine-tuning of their flagship product.

Vintage Vibe Deluxe 73 Electro-mechanical Piano • Vintage Vibe’s Rhodes recreation just keeps getting better.

ALM/Busy Circuits Pamela’s Pro Workout • Eurorack Module

2HP Slice • Eurorack Module

Modular Profile: Matthew Allum

Dangerous Music 2-BUS-XT 16-channel Analogue Summing Mixer • This classy device boasts some impressive specs and has applications that extend way beyond summing.

2400 Audio Imperium NG Passive Monitor Console • This digitally controlled monitor controller boasts an impressive array of features.

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Wavetable Synthesizer • Californian start-up Groove Synthesis haven’t just recreated the PPG Wave, they’ve made it even better.

ADAM Audio A7V Active Monitors • With newly designed drivers and Sonarworks integration, ADAM’s new A series promises a lot of monitoring for your money.

Terry Audio CEQ Six-band Stereo Equaliser • Some love a Pultec. Others prefer a Neumann or a Lang. Marshall Terry decided to combine his favourite aspects of these much-loved equalisers in one box!

Win! McDSP Everything Pack Worth $2999

Polyend Play Sample Sequencer • Polyend’s Play takes a unique — and very hands-on — approach to sequencing samples.

Wes Audio ngLeveler Digitally Controlled Analogue Level Automation System • The idea of digitally controlled VCAs is far from new — but this implementation feels like the future!

Audient EVO SP8 Mic Preamp & ADAT Expander • Audient’s EVO ecosystem grows further with an unusually intelligent ADAT expander!

Kali Audio IN‑UNF Nearfield Monitors • Kali’s new three-way system brings serious monitoring to your desktop.

Caelum Audio Flux Pro Modulation Effects Plug-in

Caveman Audio BP1 & BP1 Compact Bass Preamplifiers

Pope Audio BAX 2020R Dual-channel Baxandall EQ

HANDS-ON MIDI Mapping For Intuitive Sound Design • Getting tactile with the MIDI controls can breathe new life into stale music.

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