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Urei 1176
"There are few producers who haven’t employed – or lusted after – it at some point or another, such is its legendary status": Why does everyone love the UREI/UA 1176 compressor?

By Andy Jones Published

Here’s why the 1176 has made such an impact in the recording world, and how you can rack one up for peanuts and use it on your music

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Key-bowed
Ever wanted to play your synth like a violin? A Japanese DIY enthusiast has made that a reality

By Si Truss Published

The Arduino-powered ‘Key-bowed’ is built around an adapted Roland MIDI keyboard

Synths
LG TONE FREE T90s
LG's amazing earbuds use a magic material for an incredible experience

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Discover your new favourite listen: The amazing LG TONE Free T90S

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Soma Laboratory Messeiver
Soma Labs' Messeiver lets you tune into a “non-human cosmic DJ”

By Si Truss Published

The instrument brand’s latest eccentric creation is “an irrational device for exploring the world of primal, wild radio reception”

Tech
ADDAC System 310
"Modulate any signal just by breathing": ADDAC System 310 Pressure to CV review

By Rob Redman Published

This new control module from the Portuguese brand has us mouthing off

Tech
Sheet music on a music stand
Best music stands: Top choices from On-Stage, K&M, Hercules and others

By Dave Clews Last updated

Need something to help you prop up your song sheets? We can help with our pick of the best music stands you can buy right now

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Roland Space Echo
How misusing vintage outboard gear changed the world of recorded music - and how software effects will do the same for its future

By Andy Jones Published

We survey some of the best examples of when vintage studio outboard gear was pushed beyond its intended use, with the resulting recordings going on to make a huge impact

Tech
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers are using a classic studio compressor ‘live’ on their current tour

By Ben Rogerson Published

“The difference is shocking,” says Toby Francis

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Expressive E Osmose
"We’ve never had it so easy": 5 ways music gear has improved over the years... and 5 it hasn't

By Chris Cartledge Published

We take stock of the progress that's been made in modern music technology - and consider where there might be room for improvement

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Moog One synthesizer
Is this the end for the Moog One?

By Matt Mullen Published

If you were thinking of picking up Moog's beastly 16-voice polysynth, you might want to grab one before it's too late

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