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Spotlight Round-ups

These are typically feature guides that put the spotlight/focus on a non-exhaustive collection of products under a stated topic, eg. digital mixers, secondary monitors, audio interfaces, and so on.

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    Handheld Capacitor Mics

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    Bring studio sound to the stage with these live‑oriented capacitor microphones.

    Reviews . Jan 2024
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    All-in-one Podcasting Devices

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    Many manufacturers now offer dedicated products tailored for the distinctive workflows involved in podcasting and live streaming.

    Reviews Oct 2023
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    Active Ribbon Microphones

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    Looking for that smooth ribbon tone with the convenience of a modern mic? Look no further...

    Reviews Sep 2023
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    Classic Console Preamps (500 Series)

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    Several famous console manufacturers now make their preamps available ‘to go’. Here's a handy round-up...

    Reviews Jul 2023
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    ALM/Busy Circuits Pamela’s Pro Workout

    Eurorack Module

    The follow‑up to Pamela’s Workout sets the gold standard for clock division and rhythmic trigger generation all over again.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    2HP Slice

    Eurorack Module

    Slice records audio and plays it back as a loop. Being clockable means that in‑time stutter, ratchet and glitch effects are yours to command.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Osterhouse Sounds Pathfinder Violin

    Kontakt Instrument

    Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. Play a chord and Pathfinder Violin will react to the notes that you play, corresponding to selected patterns or shapes.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Dangerous Music 2-BUS-XT

    16-channel Analogue Summing Mixer

    This classy analogue device boasts some impressive specs and has applications that extend way beyond summing.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

    Wavetable Synthesizer

    Californian start‑up Groove Synthesis haven’t just recreated the PPG Wave, they’ve made it even better.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    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!

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Kali Audio IN‑UNF

    Nearfield Monitors

    Kali’s new three‑way system brings serious monitoring to your desktop.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Caelum Audio Flux Pro

    Modulation Effects Plug-in

    Flux Pro is an affordable, easy‑to‑use, graph‑driven effects plug‑in which can produce some addictive rhythmic effects that completely transform the source material.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Caveman Audio BP1 & BP1 Compact

    Bass Preamplifiers

    The BP1 and BP1 Compact are superb bass guitar preamplifiers in a pedal format.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Pope Audio BAX 2020R

    Dual-channel Baxandall EQ

    Pope Audio have now developed a dual‑channel 19‑inch rackmount version, the BAX 2020R.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Sound Dust Drift 001

    Kontakt Instrument

    Rating: 5/5 Stars. There can be few instruments with a simpler interface than Sound Dust’s Drift 001, but then that was the design ethos behind its creation.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Spitfire Audio Fractured Strings

    Plug-in Instrument

    Rating: 4/5 Stars. Built in collaboration with Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Music collective, Fractured Strings is a compelling library full of personality.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Audient iD44 MkII

    USB Audio Interface

    Audient’s iD44 was pretty good to start with... and now it’s even better.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    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.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    2400 Audio Imperium NG

    Passive Monitor Console

    This digitally controlled monitor controller boasts an impressive array of features.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Antares Auto-Tune Pro-X

    Pitch Correction Software

    We check out Antares’ latest fine‑tuning of their flagship product.

    Reviews Mar 2023
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    Audient EVO SP8

    Mic Preamp & ADAT Expander

    Audient’s EVO ecosystem grows further with an unusually intelligent ADAT expander!

    Reviews Mar 2023

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