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Top 5 Audio Interfaces for 2016

Choosing the best audio interface can be a really difficult decision. Here's our selection of the Top 5 Audio Interfaces out this year, that we recommend.

REVOX new R2R tape machine set to arrive next year

REVOX and tape manufacturer Horch House have announced a joint project, releasing a new reel-to-reel tape machine arriving in 2017!

KRK ROKIT 5 GE limited edition monitors: pimp out your studio with some ‘bling’!

KRK ROKIT 5's wrapped in a flashy golden finish - do they turn you on or off?! Maybe the new matt-white version does it for you?

Slate Digital model a classic with FG-116 Blue FET compressor plugins

Slate adds more 'Virtual Mix Rack' modules in the form of two different effect plugins emulating blue 1176-style compressors. These ought to be special...

Positive Grid Pro Series EQ: Marketing hype or genuine class?

A couple of days ago Positive Grid announced their new Pro Series EQ plugins, and alarm bells have been ringing in my head since. I'm not yet convinced by this release.

Wilkinson’s DeBleeder plugin: Giving drums a close shave

No this isn't 'Wilkinson Sword' the shaving company, but in fact a small pro audio manufacture run by Alex Wilkinson who develops 'Cool Audio Stuff for Cool People'. This is his latest feat, a plugin to remove ...

Audified MixChecker revealed: Now all is clear

Last week we saw a teaser video on YouTube for a new product from Audified, but it wasn't clear what it did, how it did it, and if it was going to be hardware or software. Now it's released, is this a tool for ...

TDR’s SlickEQ-M: A new mastering version of a popular plugin

Tokyo Dawn Records have gained much respect for their plugins, and have now developed a 6-band EQ mastering plugin, based on the success of SlickEQ. This should be good...

Ultrasone releases new PRO “i” Headphone range

Looking for some beautiful headphones, both sonically and aesthetically but without breaking the bank? These might be just the thing.

Acustica Audio turns PURPLE with a new family of EQ Plugins

Utilising their unique CORE8 hardware modelling technology, Acustica Audio have released two new EQ plugins for sculpting sonics in your mixes.

Universal Audio releases Sonnox Oxford Limiter v2 Plugin

Sonnox Oxford have released an update to their famous limiter plugin, but exclusively for the UAD platform. Can we expect a native version?

McDSP v6.2 update delivers 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip Plugin

Announced at the beginning of the year, this latest update for McDSP plugins finally brings their 'Ultimate' Channel Strip plugin to life. But what's the cost?

PMC new ‘twenty5’ consumer series marks 25th Anniversary

With the pedigree of PMC and their 25 years of experience, these are sure to be special speakers for the audiophile. Look closely though, and there's a new technology at play.

Empirical Labs ‘Arousor’ – the most anticipated plugin this year?

As their first ever in-house plugin, hype around this new release has been building for a while now. Now that the demo is available to try, there's certainly mixed feedback as the story continues to unfold.

Universal Audio releases Chandler Limited Curve Bender EQ plugin

Developed by Softube and available exclusively for UA, this very special mastering EQ has even been approved by Chandler Limited.

Midas Heritage-D 96 photo leak – a new X32 or Pro Series?

There are a few reports on forums across the net that Midas accidentally leaked these photos on their website, but have since removed them. A new X32 perhaps?

Flux:: BitterSweet Transient Designer goes ‘Pro’

Flux::'s well-known freeware transient designer is now 'frequency dependant' in a new 'pro' form. But how will it compare to the new Sonnox plugin?

Radial BT-Pro Bluetooth Direct Box now shipping

If there could be a professional way of implementing bluetooth into your workflow then this is it.

Cakewalk SONAR 2016.04 update with exclusive new plugins

This months rolling update for SONAR brings some significant new features including linear-phase mastering plugins and TH3 Cakewalk amp simulator.

Wait, that looks familiar! ESI’s new U22 XT USB Audio Interface

With a new look for ESI, does this mark a new line of products? I wonder if the reddish exterior is a sign of quality, as it is with another well-known brand!

Zeppelin Design Labs with an alternative offering: The Cortado

Looking for some creative inspiration? Check out this "Balanced Buffered Piezo Contact Mic" sold as a DIY kit, or purpose built for a range of applications.

Novation’s Launch Control XL with HUI Support – Too basic?

Novation have brought HUI connectivity to their Launch Control XL, adding Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools support on top of it's original purpose for Ableton. But is there enough on offer?

TBProAudio release a professional dynamic EQ Plugin: dEQ6

This is the type of plugin I like! Excellent layout and professional features that enable it to be extremely flexible. This is a powerful tool.

Ear Trumpet Labs design another retro mic, ‘Josephine’

Handcrafted in Portland, OR, Ear Trumpet Labs add another product to their eclectic microphone range.