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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
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
"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
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
“Unique and inspirational”: SOMA Labs Metaconformer review
By Si Truss published
SOMA’s latest is more than just a basic MIDI thru box
“The chaos is the music”: Say hello to the gadget that can ‘play’ any electrical device
By Will Simpson published
Eternal Research's new Demon Box could be a lot of fun...
Get a glimpse inside Korg Berlin's experimental synth-building workshop with Reverb
By Matt Mullen published
Watch Korg instrument designer Tatsuya "Tats" Takahashi demo the brand's Acoustic Synthesis phase_8 prototype
Thomann's massive 70th birthday celebration deals keep getting better - unmissable Gibson, Bose, Yamaha and Korg deals just added
By Daryl Robertson published
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
Studio designer Jim Keller on Martin Gore’s studio: "He had the most equipment that I've ever seen"
By Andy Jones published
Jim Keller's Sondhus has created extraordinary studios for bands including a-ha and Depeche Mode. What can they teach us about making our own spaces work to our advantage?
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