Dear Reality dearVR MIX: Get optimal mixes from studio headphones

DearVR MIX aims towards creating the ultimate environment for headphone mixing, harnessing the strengths of Sennheiser's AMBEO tech.

StarLab: Strymon takes us on a reverberation time-warp

In the mould of Magneto comes the intriguing Starlab Modular Transformation Machine which explodes into Galatic reverbs, modulated delays and Karplus-Strong synthesis.

Make your tracks bounce in style with the Mixland Rubber Band Compressor

Mixland's bizarre Rubber Band Compressor uses a virtual rubber band to create bouncy, springy and explosive VCA compression you can almost feel.

Plugins That Knock Knock makes your drums knock

Hip hop producer DECAP has taken his Drums That Knock sample series a step further and created Knock, a new plug-in that beefs up your drum tracks to make them, well, knock.

Mastering The Mix Reso identifies and eliminates resonances in your mixes

Reso from Mastering The Mix is a new plug-in that helps to identify and clean up harsh and unpleasant resonances in your tracks, busses and mixes.

OS X Update woes: How to avoid getting bricked by macOS Monterey

Wait before you update: While we're all excited to use the new features of macOS Monterey, here are a few reasons to be cautious when installing.

Harley Benton PA-250 Power Attenuator: Tame your tube amp

The new Harley Benton PA-250 Power Attenuator has 6 levels of attenuation, plus a dummy load to tame your favourite tube amp.

Leak: Is Dave Rossum working up a new E-mu SP-1200?

A photo of an SP-1200 with the word "Rossum" on it is a bit of a giveaway and Rossum Electro-Music has a mysterious announcement lined up for tomorrow which could have "Serious Repercussions".

Mojave Audio MA-37: Mojave’s take on the classic Sony C-37a

Mojave Audio has set out to recreate the revered sound of the Sony C-37a from the "Golden Age" of recording with the new MA-37 tube condenser microphone.

The new Magneto Guitars Eric Gales RD-3 model arriving soon

Magneto Guitars's new Eric Gales RD-3 signature model features Metro-Poles EG1 single-coil pickups and a luxurious Sunset Gold finish.

Fender acquires Presonus: What does the future hold for musicians?

Fender's new acquisition is a bold and exciting move, but what could it mean for PreSonus as a brand and the rest of the industry as a whole.

The guitar sounds of 90s-era Nine Inch Nails and how to get them

In this article, we'll go over some choice equipment and techniques that helped make NIN guitars sound like NIN guitars in the darkly glorious 90s!

Knob Knobs: Upgrade your pots with these fiddle enhancements

Beautify and bedazzle your gear with these awesome knob upgrades from Knob Knobs that can add a new dimension to your knob-twiddling.

MIA Labs 925 Compressor MK2: Physical modelling plug-in gets a revamp

MIA Labs released a thorough MK2 upgrade of its 925 compressor plug-in with notable additions and improvements evolving the original.

Mosaic pumps up the 1U range with 5 more modules

Mosaic is pushing the 1U platform with 5 fully fledged modules including a State Variable Filter, LFO, Random, Sample |Hold and Tap.

Analogue Solutions Colossus now available in black

We know you've been holding out on the £32k Colossus because it doesn't fit with your studio's moody aesthetic but now you can have it in a stylish black.

5 AI and machine learning-powered audio plug-ins showing the way forward in 2021

Here are 5 of the finer examples we have in 2021 of cutting-edge technologies assisting and improving the audio production process.

The new Dell XPS Desktop: Bigger, better, BEAST

The Dell XPS Desktop is here! A potential juggernaut of a workstation for pro users ships with Windows 11 this fall. Let's take a closer look.

Soundpaint: Ultra-Deep Sampled Instrument platform

Soundpaint is a new source of deep-sampled instruments that claim to offer unheard levels of realism and unparalleled authentic content. It launches with a free Steinway grand piano - let's check it out.

The 10 Spookiest Ukulele Songs for Halloween!

With All Hallows' Eve nearly upon us, we decided to curate a list of our top spooky ukulele songs for you to learn.

The JHS PackRat swarms your tone with 9 Rat pedals in one

The new PackRat from JHS Pedals gives you access to not one, but 9 Rat pedals, covering all the classic versions of the famous circuit.

AVID Pro Tools 2021.10 update: Apple Silicon support, UI customization, and other goodies

The latest update for Pro Tools 2021 zeroes in on the kind of features that modern users would expect, such as M1 support and UI customization.

The Teenage Engineering Computer-1: a DIY desktop PC chassis kit

A ray of sunshine: Now you can build your own minimalist bright orange aluminium IPX PC chassis with the Teenage Engineering Computer-1

The Best Halloween Deals: Scarily big savings and frightening freebies!

Grab great Halloween deals on effects, synths, sound packs and more - or download free plug-ins and content for your next production.