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"The ability to use official Boss stompbox recreations in our DAW is here - and with that comes flexibility in terms of how, and what instruments they're applied to." Boss Effects Pedals plugin review
By Stuart Williams published
The first ever official software emulations of Boss pedals are here, but they live under a Roland Cloud…

“An excellent build and pretty formidable soundset make it a desirable studio-based keyboard”: Arturia AstroLab 88 review
By Roland Schmidt published
Arturia brings us a galactic-sized update to the AstroLab series, with a full 88 notes, more sounds and extended functionality

“Well designed, feature rich and reasonably priced interface expander or standalone line level USB interface”: SSL Alpha 8 review
By Jon Musgrave published
If you need to make use of your interface ADAT connections this flexible unit could be just what you need

“Any musician should be able to find a brilliant new colour to add to a developing mix”: EastWest Lo-Fi review
By Andy Price published
Aimed at those looking to rough up their software-constructed songs, Lo-Fi is a vivid playground of blended effects that will twist your sounds deliciously

"They may be the spiritual successor to Sony’s Scheps-approved mixing cans, but they tread their own path": Sony MDR-M1 review
By Matt McCracken published
Sony’s new studio cans nod to the legendary MDR-7506, swapping forensic mids for balance you can wear all day

“New look, features and MIDI out – this is a big update we truly rate”: Novation Launch Control XL 3 review
By Martin Delaney published
Novation’s Launch Control XL Mk 3 features a revamped design, more control and improved connectivity

“A quality, backpack-friendly controller that's under £50”: Arturia MicroLab Mk3 review
By Jon Musgrave published
Sometimes only the most compact controller will suffice. We check out this latest candidate

“A classic Stage Rhodes, which plays like a dream and sounds every bit as classy as its timeless heritage would suggest”: Rhodes Stage 61 review
By Roland Schmidt published
Owning a brand new Rhodes electric piano just became a viable alternative to the used market. We find out more, as we head for the Stage!
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