Music Radar Team

US-based companies making exact replicas of classic European mics is nothing new. However, Telefunken USA went one step further, acquiring use of a classic name and logo too.

They've wowed us with their 303 and 909 emulations, and now the legendary TR-808 gets the D16 treatment

Cornford's new Roadhouse range puts that coveted tone and reliability into a more modestly priced package.

If you want to wield greater power over your MIDI software and hardware, this suite of virtual control surfaces might be the answer.

It feels professional, but this digital DJing controller falls just short in the features department.

If you're looking for GarageBand on the PC, this is as close as you'll get

The latest addition to Marshall's Signature Series pays tribute to Randy Rhoads

The smaller Duende has less processing power than the standard version but the same great sound

Elegant and easy, iZotope's is one of the finest audio restoration suites available

The 2008 version of the Fantom makes it a workstation to be reckoned with

The latest and best incarnation of the ubiquitous amp modeller hits the studio

Ultimate tweed tone from one of the world's foremost boutique amp masters

Named in tribute to Spinal Tap, Digi's amp sim is great for hard rock tones

A bargain-priced delay plug-in with a couple of trademark Audio Damage twists

An old school chorus that offers more wibble for your wobble

If you want a simple amp and effects simulator that won't break the bank, this bizzarely named plug-in hits the spot

Vocoders don't have to be complicated to be powerful, as this well-designed release from VirSyn proves.

Richmo's loud Power-lined snares revisit an intriguing design first pioneered by owner Alan Gilby nearly 20 years ago

Having designed numerous guitars for other brands, Trev Wilkinson's Fret-King range is back for 2008

If the overall level of your tracks needs beefing up, this could be the solution.

Designed for audio and visual performance, this is a luxurious, sturdy controller with bags of potential.

Made to Stewart Copeland's specifications, the Blue Bell ride is unique in sound and looks

KRK has created a small, smart-looking monitor that delivers a nicely balanced sound

This compact, laptop-friendly Virus has fewer control features than its siblings, but the same awe-inspiring sound

This once-pioneering drum module was starting to look just a little old hat, but a major update has brought it bang up to date.