Sound On Sound UK

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 UK

Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 Multichannel A-D/D-A Converter & Audio Interface • We take an exclusive first look at Prism Sound’s new flagship converter.

Metasystem Metagrid Remote Control App For iPad • Metagrid lets you control multiple pieces of software from a single iPad app.

DACS HeadLine Guitar Amp & Speaker Selector • The HeadLine could save you precious session time when indulging your inner tone-hound.

ALTERNATIVES

PreSonus PM-2 Stereo Microphone Kit • The PM-2 set offers quality stereo capture for those on a budget.

Universal Audio Apollo Solo Thunderbolt 3 & USB Audio Interfaces • The Apollo Solo gives you UA quality in a bus-powered box.

Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor Compression & Saturation Plug-in • If you loved Baby’s I Heart NY but wished it were more tweakable, you really should check this out.

Roland VAD506 £4047

Roland VAD506 Electronic Drum Kit • Can Roland’s latest V-Drum kit recreate the feeling of playing real drums?

USB CONNECTIVITY

DISCLOSURE Producing Energy • We speak to Disclosure’s tech guru Guy Lawrence about their journey from bedroom production to working with top-flight stars in some of the biggest studios in the world.

Aston Element

Aston Element Cardioid Microphone • The newest mic from the Aston stable offers remarkable performance at a surprisingly low price.

The Designer Speaks

JAM HOT DAWless Jamming • We look at the history, the theory and the practice of making electronic music without a computer.

Old Gold

35 YEARS OF SOUND ON SOUND • We take a look back at the events and technology that changed the world.

MOD ULAR

Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 & USB Audio Interface • Antelope Audio have turbo-charged the desktop interface with their Synergy Core processing engine.

Antelope Audio • Zen Tour Synergy Core

DSP, FPGAs & AFX

Akai MPK Mini MkIII Controller Keyboard • The new MPK Mini punches well above its price tag.

MPC Beats

IK Multimedia MixBox Modular Effects & Processing Software • IK’s latest modular processing suite brings a whole new meaning to the idea of ‘mixing in the box’.

IK Multimedia MixBox

Careful What You Automate

PROCESSING REVERB • There’s more to great-sounding reverb than loading and tweaking your favourite plug-in.

The Right Path: What To Put Where

Audix A Series Closed-back Headphones • Having mastered the dynamic microphone, US company Audix turn their attention to headphones — with impressive results.

Audix A Series

ALTERNATIVES

SLOT MACHINES Choosing A 500-series Chassis • Not all 500-series racks are created equal. Here’s what you need to know to make your choice.

50 Years Of 500

500-series Consoles

Roger Mayer 500 Series Modular Channel Strip • Mayer’s all-analogue tape emulation is joined in the 500 series by a mic preamp and limiter.

Roger Mayer 500 Series

ALTERNATIVES

FEEDING THE 500 Choosing 500-series Modules • With so many modules on the market, how do you make the right choices?

Make Your Own Modules!

Effects

API 312 Mic Preamplifier • API celebrate half a century of their iconic preamp...