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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Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer Vocal Effects Pedal • If you’re a solo performer who needs to control vocal harmonies and effects on stage, could this little box be all you need?

Cytomic The Scream Overdrive Modelling Plug-in • The Tube Screamer is one of the most modded pedals there is, and this plug-in lets you to mod the virtual circuit to your heart’s content!

Z&H Designs 1178 Stereo Peak Limiter Dual-channel Dynamics Processor • This UREI-inspired compressor includes some useful features for modern hybrid studios.

Native Instruments Session Guitarist Electric Storm Deluxe Virtual Instrument • NI put the pedal to the very modern metal with their latest Session Guitarist title.

Musik Hack Fuel Dynamics & Enhancement Processor Plug-in • Can just a small handful of controls give you the power to shape a range of sounds?

SoundGas 636P2 Stereo Preamp • This modern take on a vintage germanium preamp offers bucketloads of character.

APL Virtuoso v2 Binaural Rendering Software • Based on cutting-edge psychoacoustic research, Virtuoso v2 aims to deliver for headphone users the most convincing emulation of ‘speakers in a room’ to date.

Freqport FreqInOut FO1 Outboard DAW Integration System • A clever new USB-powered unit aims to make it easier to access hardware in the box.

500-series Mixer Looptrotter Modular Console • We take a look at what has to be one of the most configurable analogue consoles out there.

Portable PA System Mackie ShowBox • Mackie’s new all-in-one battery-powered PA rig puts the controls right where you need them.

Cycling ’74 Max 9 Programming Environment • Max 9 introduces Ableton devices and brings a host of welcome updates and improvements.

Teenage Engineering OP-XY Synthesizer, Sampler & Sequencer • The OP-XY is a portable sequencing powerhouse.

USB Audio Interface PreSonus Quantum HD8 • With their latest Quantum interfaces, PreSonus have swapped Thunderbolt for USB. Do they still maintain the same advantages?

Polyverse Music Filterverse Filter Plug-in • There’s creative potential lurking in every filter plug-in, but in this case the possibilities are almost boundless!

NuPrime DAC-9X D-A Converter & Headphone Amplifier • Hitherto better known in hi-fi circles, NuPrime make converters of a quality that could appeal to pro audio users.

Music Thing Modular Workshop System Modular Synthesizer • Music Thing’s Workshop System is a modular toolkit that’s designed to inspire.

Barefaced Activier Guitar Amplifier • Speaker-cab innovators Barefaced add a dedicated power amp option to their full-range speaker designs.

Gainlab Audio GLA-OC1 Governor Valve Optical Compressor • This clever dual-channel, dual-slope compressor is different from the rest...

Safari Pedals Zebra Clipper & Bull Sub Machine Limiter & Low-end Enhancement Plug-ins • Powerful, creative tools lurk beneath these plug-ins’ playful interfaces...

USB Audio Interface Audient iD48 • Audient’s iD48 makes it easier than ever to integrate outboard into a computer-based recording setup.

Vienna Symphonic Library Synchron Prime Edition Sample Library • This all-in-one symphonic package offers an easy way to create orchestral arrangements.

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