Jono Buchanan

Latest articles by Jono Buchanan

The hardware keyboard is only half the product, there's a huge accompanying software package too

Arturia MiniLab

By Jono Buchanan last updated

Small is beautiful, they say. Less is more. We discover whether Arturia's MiniLab proves the exception or reinforces the rule...

Synths
A 4x4 matrix of rubberized pads provides 16 velocity sensitive triggers

Arturia KeyLab 49

By Jono Buchanan last updated

Analog Lab is a popular Arturia software title and now there are new full-sized keyboard controllers for it

Synths
The library is organised into four folders reflecting the recordings' locations: Wires, Ice and Water, Swamps, and Wind

Sonic Couture Geosonics

By Jono Buchanan last updated

Chris Watson's field recording know-how. A team of crack sound designers. Sonic Couture at the helm. We go Geosonic…

Software & Apps
If you love the sound of an API desk, this won't fail to impress

UAD API Vision Channel Strip

By Jono Buchanan last updated

UAD's API Channel Strip brings five classic API modules into one multi-purpose processor

Software & Apps
Each sound sources has modules for lo-fi, filters, envelopes, glitch FX, EQ and compression, plus reverb and delay treatments

Sonic Couture Konkrete Drums 3

By Jono Buchanan last updated

Looking for something a little bit different? Konkrete Drums 3 takes some beating...

Software & Apps
The fascia recalls the original, with its blue and black livery but the all-dial and rocker-switch combination is now replaced by a more tactile control set

Novation Bass Station II

By Jono Buchanan last updated

20 years on from Novation's original, the Bass Station is back. Jono Buchanan witnesses the second coming...

Synths
An echo-creating treat for UAD card owners.

Universal Audio UAD EP-34

By Jono Buchanan last updated

A new UAD software update brings new tape-echo plug-in treats

Software & Apps
Another comprehensive and flexible sample library for the Symphobia range.

ProjectSam Symphobia 2

By Jono Buchanan last updated

Symphobia provided ready-made orchestral sets for composers, now we check out its sequel...

Tech
A more than impressive bundle of goodies.

Native Instruments Komplete 7

By Jono Buchanan last updated

A bundle of synths, samplers, drums and effects; you've never had it so good!

Software & Apps
As a controller the Longboard 61 is high quality, but the built in synth is relatively limited.

E-MU Longboard 61

By Jono Buchanan last updated

A controller keyboard with a built-in synth

Midi Controllers
Top brass? Wallander's new libraries are certainly full of fantastic sounds.

Wallander Instruments Brass and Wind collections

By Jono Buchanan last updated

We get our arranging hat with Wallander's new libraries

Tech
Could Apogee's latest be the One Mac users have been waiting for?

Apogee One

By Jono Buchanan last updated

A high-quality but modestly-appointed audio interface

Audio Interfaces
Comprehensive and intelligent.

VIR2 Electri6ity

By Jono Buchanan last updated

Eight classic guitars in virtual form

Guitars
Packing more power than their size and price would suggest.

Fostex PM0.4n

By Jono Buchanan last updated

The new babies of Fostex's studio monitor range

Studio Monitors
There are no cuts in front-line service...

SPL Frontliner Model 2800

By Jono Buchanan last updated

SPL's new flagship recording channel strip

Tech
A handy tool for Apple-based guitarists and composers.

Apogee GiO

By Jono Buchanan last updated

Apogee and Apple bring their Mac-based guitar effects into the hardware world

Guitar Pedals
The preamps represent the Saffire PRO 24's standout feature.

Focusrite Saffire PRO 24

By Jono Buchanan last updated

A high-quality, affordable audio interface

Audio Interfaces
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