News Pro Audio Engineering The Sound: ACME Opticom Model XLA-3 by Ethan Saunders In our latest Engineering The Sound we take an in-depth look at the ACME Opticom Model XLA-3, a modern take on the classic optical compressor ACME is a company started…
News Pro Audio Exploring the Empress Effects ZOIA: Your Gateway to Sonic Creativity by Ethan Saunders The ZOIA invites you to redefine what’s possible in a singular guitar pedal Empress Effects has introduced the ZOIA, a pedal that combines the power of a guitar pedal with…
News Pro Audio Embrace the nostalgia: Goodhertz Lossy by Ethan Saunders Embrace the quirks of digital imperfections, harness the power of creative controls, and let your imagination run wild In the world of audio manipulation, the LOSSY plugin stands out as…
News Pro Audio 1176 x 2 = Stam Audio SA-78T+ by Ethan Saunders Stam Audio are bringing accessibility to a once untouchable space. Stam Audio are an audio company out of Viña del Mar, Chile, focussed on making good quality, decently priced reproductions…
Music News Pro Audio Ash & Lace by Acustica Audio: Greatness on sale by Ethan Saunders Acustica Audio are your favourite engineers, favourite plugin manufacturer The Cream (no pun intended) of the crop for digital processing in Plug-In form. This excellence is achieved through countless years…
News Pro Audio Vintage Vibes in the Digital Age: AudioScape’s Plugin Duo by Ethan Saunders With the hardware space covered, AudioScape are now venturing into the software world. AudioScape are a well loved brand in the audio hardware space, creating amazing replicas of classic circuitry…
News Pro Audio Oeksound’s Bloom: Pioneering a New Era in Plug-In Innovation by Ethan Saunders Oeksound are creating timeless classics in the time they are needed the most. Oeksound is a rarity in the plug-in space, not after the old classics or recreating timeless methods…
News Pro Audio Reviving Vintage Sound: The Audioscape 260VU VCA Compressor by Ethan Saunders This compressor excels with slow to mid-tempo material, making it perfect for drum busses and specific uses where its unique sound is desired. Audioscape, a distinguished audio company from Port…
News Pro Audio First Reactions to Arturia’s AstroLab: The Good and Bad by Ethan Saunders “The coming together of Arturia’s soft world in a hardware synth” – Radi Safi The AstroLab isn’t just another addition to Arturia’s lineup; it’s a bold step forward, blending decades of their pioneering spirit with today’s technological advancements….
News Pro Audio Airchild 660 Compressor is a Powerhouse in Pedal Form by Ethan Saunders J.Rockett Audio Designs must have a shrink ray in their factory because the new Airchild sounds much bigger than it actually is Their Latest Pedal release the ‘Airchild 660’ is…
News Pro Audio The Pinnacle of Precision: Grace Design’s m905 Monitor Controller by Ethan Saunders Grace Design’s reputation for transparent, pristine sound quality is upheld by the m905 Monitor Controller Grace Design, a renowned audio manufacturer based in Lyons, Colorado, USA, was founded by brothers…
News Pro Audio Gamechanger Audio: Staying true to the name by Ethan Saunders An electro-mechanical marvel pushing boundaries in sound design. Gamechanger Audio is a company that is true to the claim their name makes. When the rubber hits the road, they are…
News Pro Audio Exploring the IK Multimedia TONEX Ecosystem by Ethan Saunders A powerhouse suite designed to revolutionise your guitar tone and studio workflow IK Multimedia has long been synonymous with innovation in music production, and their latest offering, the Amplitube ToneX…