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Cherry Audio’s SH-MAX takes on a trio of classic Roland monosynths called upon by everyone from Kraftwerk to Tame Impala
By Matt Mullen published
Bringing together the best bits of the SH-5, SH-7 and SH-3A with an array of modern enhancements, the plugin is a love letter to Roland's SH series

“Offers power, warmth, charm and usability, in a highly convincing virtual analogue reproduction, with real heart and soul”: Cherry Audio SH-MAX review
By Roland Schmidt published
Continuing its Japanese homage, Cherry Audio reignites three of Roland’s finest synths from the '70s, in a single soft-synth with plenty of reinvention

Amp modelling titan Fractal Audio unveils its first guitar plugin suite
By Jonathan Horsley published
The ICONS series is created using the same algorithmic magic as Fractal's Axe-Fx modelling units, and its debut Fullerton Collection features a range of models inspired by vintage Fender

Improve the impact of your basslines by quickly learning the basics of bass compression
By Roland Schmidt published
Creating the perfect foundation for your track begins just the right amount of compression for your bass - here’s how to not overdo it!

Ableton Live 12.4 introduces Link Audio and updates Erosion, Delay and Chorus-Ensemble devices
By Matt Mullen published
Link Audio allows users to stream multi-channel audio between compatible devices over a local network in real time

The latest additions to Roland’s Kiyola piano range blend ultra-accurate digital modelling with some world-class aesthetics
By The MusicRadar Team published
Sponsor Content Created With Roland
Roland’s new additions to the vaunted Kiyola line fuses traditional Japanese design techniques with the company’s high-end virtual modelling of acoustic pianos

“Jam-packed with features and functionality that will serve more experienced users well, and simple enough to use that pretty much anyone could pick it up and start making music with”: Akai MPK Mini IV review
By Matt McCracken published
Akai refines its classic MIDI keyboard and finally ditches the joystick

“It can act as a kind of scaffolding for the nervous system”: Mastery Studio and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith on electronic music, sound healing and its potential for positive minds
By Jim Ottewill published
With Mastery Studio releasing its new Quantum Sound album aimed at “redefining sonic meditation”, we explore the potential of electronic music to enhance our wellbeing

Slate + Ash's Primaries / Woods uses woodwind instruments as the raw materials for expressive sound design
By Matt Mullen published
The next Kontakt instrument in the Primaries series is a "full-spectrum collection of uniquely expressive woodwind articulations" that "captures the physical friction of the woodwind family"
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