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.

THE LUXURY OF CHOICE

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Korneff Audio Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 Compressor Plug-in • We check out Korneff’s vibey take on a tube-laden FET compressor.

Griffon Fuzzyphone Dynamic Microphone • Griffon’s new Fuzzyphone is part mic, part fuzzbox!

Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover Sample Library • Want a full orchestral sample library for free? Spitfire have got you covered...

Eventide Blackhole Pedal Stompbox Effect • Eventide have put their out-there reverb effect into a compact pedal.

Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt Audio Interface • The spearhead of Focusrite Pro’s Red range enjoys some light refreshment.

Novation AFX Station Analogue Synthesizer • Novation have injected the Bass Station II with a healthy dose of Aphex acid.

Novation Components

Toontrack Classic Rock EBX Expansion For EZbass • Toontrack’s debut EZbass Expansion hits all the right notes.

Steinberg Cubase 11 £497

Steinberg Cubase 11 Digital Audio Workstation Software • Steinberg turn the dial up to 11 with a stonking new version of Cubase.

LCR Panning A Mixing State Of Mind • LCR panning isn’t so much a technique as a mindset that can lead you to more satisfying mixes.

Stereo Sources

Native Instruments Maschine+ Groove Workstation • Is the Maschine+ the standalone music-making box you’ve always dreamed of?

Native Instruments Maschine+ £1099

Power Points

ALTERNATIVES

Talk Back Jay Watson

Arturia KeyStep 37 Controller Keyboard • Arturia’s popular KeyStep controller goes up a gear.

In Control

ANNA MEREDITH Composing & Producing FIBS • Few artists straddle the line between classical and electronic music with as much success as Anna Meredith. We talk to her about the creation of her recent Mercury-nominated album.

MOD Devices MOD Duo X Hardware Plug-in Host & Controller • Now you can rock the MOD on your desktop!

MOD Devices MOD Duo X £675

Fun with CV

Win! Austrian Audio OC818 Dual Set Plus Worth £1799

Ocean Way HR5 Active Monitors • Ocean Way’s newest studio speakers bring the sound of ’70s horn-loaded mains to the nearfield monitor format.

Ocean Way HR5 £2799

Nugen Audio Paragon Convolution Reverb • Have you ever wished convolution reverbs could be a little more malleable?

Nugen Audio Paragon £503

Factory Presets

Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer • Korg rework their popular Volca Sample with some welcome additions.

Korg Volca Sample 2 £159

Success In The Studio Business Three Tips For Getting Ahead • A Grammy-winning engineer shares his secrets.

The Author

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff! • 12 Things People Worry About Too Much When Mixing

INSIDE TRACK SECRETS OF THE MIX ENGINEERS Bob Clearmountain • Bruce Springsteen’s latest album was an international hit last year, but the console it was mixed on was made a quarter of a century ago. Mixing legend Bob Clearmountain was at the controls.

A Star Is Born

No Repeats

Total Recall

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular 16, 170 & 400 £199, £399 & £499

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular Modular Synthesizers & Sequencer • True to form,...