June 2018 Magazine Contents

There aren’t many modules that will deliver endless rhythmic variations, randomised ambient pings and subtle timing shifts alongside more familiar roles such as clock division and logic. The Event Boss will...

ADAM’s new S Series is packed with DSP, and incorporates all-new driver designs. We try out the mighty midfield three-way S3V.

We check out API’s 500-series version of the 2500 bus compressor.

With sophisticated technology at a relatively low price, have Apple created the ultimate consumer listening experience?

Despite the iMac moniker, the iMac Pro is a very impressive machine. Is it the computer that Mac-based musicians and audio engineers have been waiting for?

We find out how this new, lower-priced iPad fairs, in terms of real-world performance, against Apple’s top-of-the-line model.

A mixer, a USB 2 interface, and valve coloration all for less than the price of many preamps — is it too good to be true?

This synth app is aimed at drum synthesis and, if the App Store blurb is to be believed, also features a dollop of artificial intelligence.

This four-channel headphone amp sets itself apart from the crowd with a number of thoughtful and useful features.

EastWest’s new Hollywood Choirs library combines cinematic gloss with sophisticated word-building tools.

Quantakor is a super-simple instrument plug-in that plays back sample-based audio from a preset library, which can then be modified in quite basic ways using envelope shapers, LFO, filter and reverb.

Stereo ribbon mics can be enormously useful in the studio, and Golden Age’s new R1ST is a fine example at an accessible price.

From compressors inspired by a vintage Japanese sampler to tape effects without tape-machine graphics, the Goodhertz plug-in range offers something a bit different.

If you’re looking for a compact, affordable stage monitor that can do double duty as a main speaker, HH might just have the answer.

iZotope’s Spire Studio breathes new life into a format that will be familiar to many home studio owners.

Although derived from their stompbox of the same name, JHS Pedals’ debut 500-series module isn’t just for guitarists!

This debut speaker from new UK company Kerr Acoustic combines a number of unusual design elements — to impressive effect!

Loudness meters are invaluable at the mastering stage — but this one can also generate automated rough mixes in seconds.

We put the flagship of LD’s successful Maui mini line-array range to the test.

This handy kit provides a useful one-stop solution for miking up drums on stage without breaking the bank.

Moog’s Drummer From Another Mother cocks an inventive snook at conventional percussion synthesis.

There are plenty of options when it comes to valve DI boxes, but this offering from Notiko takes a slightly different approach...

Oeksound have developed an algorithm that can automatically identify problem areas in a source and, rather than imposing fixed EQ, Soothe applies attenuation dynamically as and when it’s needed.

There are numerous emulations of the classic Lexicon 480 hardware reverb, but not all of them model the optional Surround Cart that greatly extended its capabilities. HD Cart from Reverb Foundry is intended to fill that gap.

Sahara not only captures the underlying sound and the unexpected warmth of the Enqoniq Mirage, but also its sometimes imperfect soul...

Though aimed squarely at the serious hi-fi market, this class-leading converter has plenty to offer in the studio.

Roland’s latest Aira instrument is set to become a classic in its own right.

The G-Track Pro is a full-size, multi-pattern studio mic, with its own headphone amp and heavy desk stand built in...

VoxDoubler is part of a new, much simpler, series of effects and tools that delivers the kind of sonic quality you’d expect from Sonnox, using only a small number of controls.

With two separate studio-quality reverb engines, this pedal isn’t only for guitar...

Available as an EZX expansion pack for Toontrack’s EZdrummer 2 and with an imminent release in Superior 3 format, UK Pop aims to wrap up six decades of UK pop drum sounds using four kits plus extra parts and cymbals, all recorded at RAK Studios in London.

Laid out in Vermona’s usual spacious style, Random Rhythm is a dual-channel trigger sequencer optimised for hands-on, four-on-the-floor beat creation.

Vir2’s compact and easy-to-use Vital Series of libraries continues with Sticks, whose sounds are derived from various sticks hitting various objects.

Looking for a new synth? Check out Cubase’s latest bundled one first!

When you can’t crank up the amp and mic it up, what’s the best way to record electric guitar?

The principles behind George Ezra’s second album sound simple: great songs, great vibe, and plenty of crunch. In practice, things got a bit more complicated...

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Our engineer works the mix to get a pop-funk track competing sonically with the likes of Jamiroquai.

We catch up with the new Packs in Live 10.

We offer a relatively painless way to create stems from a large Pro Tools mix.

Increase the stereo width of your tracks with Mid-Sides processing in Sonar.

Archiving your Studio One Songs in a future-proof format could save your life in years to come.

Unlock the secrets of Logic Pro’s new ChromaVerb algorithmic reverb.

You might expect the job of a forensic audio analyst to be similar to that of an audio engineer, but it’s a lot more complicated than that!

I enjoyed Mark Mynett’s recent Making Modern Metal series in SOS, but didn’t understand why he suggested that when EQ’ing...

What’s the benefit of using phantom power instead of a 9V battery to power an active DI box (specifically the Orchid Classic DI)?

Does the visual look extend to the way we perceive plug-ins, and does their appearance change over time according to fashion?

There are other ways to make a living in music...

Brush up on your listening skills, as we dissect some hits from a recording and production perspective. This month: Lorde, Pablo Ziegler Trio, Chris Stapleton and Shakira.

The playful, genre-defying sound of Young Fathers reflects an equally unorthodox approach to studio recording.

Originally conceived as a private studio, BangyBang Records is now opening up its doors to the outside world...

If you think the life of a media composer is difficult today, spare a thought for the man who invented the job.

US copyright law could finally be entering the 21st century — and it’s good news for engineers and producers.