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Reviews

By George Shilling and Russell Cottier

Antelope Audio Goliath HD 64-Channel audio interface with HDX connectivity
Dec 12 2017 64-Channel audio interface with HDX connectivity
Antelope Audio Goliath HD

Regular readers will be aware that Antelope Audio has been rolling out a new range of its converters which include HDX connectivity.

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Empirical Labs Arouser Compressor plugin
Jun 16 2017 Compressor plugin
Empirical Labs Arouser

Dave Derr introduced his first hardware unit the Distressor in the mid-1990s and scored remarkable success with what was perceived to be a modern advance on classic knee compressor designs like the 1176 and LA-2A.

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Antelope Audio Orion 32 HD HDX and USB 3 audio interface
May 21 2017 HDX and USB 3 audio interface
Antelope Audio Orion 32 HD

Antelope Audio has been in the converter and clocking manufacture business for over 20 years now. The Orion 32 HD is the latest in the Orion series, sporting similar topology to the Orion 32+ but with a sleek black look.

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Antelope Orion Studio HD Audio interface with HDX and USB3 connectivity
Apr 8 2017 Audio interface with HDX and USB3 connectivity
Antelope Orion Studio HD

Those who have been following Antelope Audio’s product releases over the past year or so will be aware that HDX compatible versions of these high-end studio interfaces are now available.

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Waves Scheps Parallel Particles Parallel processing chain plugin
Jan 30 2017 Parallel processing chain plugin
Waves Scheps Parallel Particles

Plugin design giant Waves has worked with many top flight producers and mix engineers over the last few years to deliver their Signature Series.

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PreSonus Quantum Thunderbolt audio interface
Jan 21 2017 Thunderbolt audio interface
PreSonus Quantum

The new 26x32 channel Quantum is PreSonus’ fastest interface yet. Whilst it works with any DAW the design and integration aims to make usage ideal for Studio One users.

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XI Machines Recorder.1 Rackmount computer solution
Aug 1 2016 Rackmount computer solution
XI Machines Recorder.1

It is not often that you walk into a professional recording studio bereft of that familiar aluminium keyboard, white mouse or a glowing fruit logo.

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PSP 2445 & E27 Reverb and EQ plugins
Jun 29 2016 Reverb and EQ plugins
PSP 2445 & E27

Living under a metaphorical rock would not have prevented most recordists from encountering the ubiquitous PSP Vintage Warmer plug-in. Launched in 2002 it was this release that catapulted Polish plug-in designers PSP into the limelight. However PSP has released dozens of packages since.

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Antelope Audio Orion 32+ & MP32 Audio interface and mic preamp solution
May 11 2016 Audio interface and mic preamp solution
Antelope Audio Orion 32+ & MP32

The Orion 32+ is the follow up to the Antelope Audio Orion 32 released three years ago but offers a considerable increase in connectivity options.

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McDSP AE600 Active EQ plugin
Feb 28 2016 Active EQ plugin
McDSP AE600

The AE600 is the latest in the line of active EQs from this Silicon Valley based plug-in company. Offering six bands of both active and fixed EQ this is more than just your average plug-in.

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Waves Cobalt Saphira Harmonic synthesis plugin
May 30 2015 Harmonic synthesis plugin
Waves Cobalt Saphira

The idea of bringing to market a plug-in that is deliberately difficult to hear but easy to feel is no mean feat. However this is ostensibly what Waves has done with the Saphira, the first plug-in from the new Cobalt series.

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Antelope Audio Satori Monitor controller with talkback and four headphone amplifiers
Jan 12 2015 Monitor controller with talkback and four headphone amplifiers
Antelope Audio Satori

You may know the work of Igor Levin from his Aardvark convertors that created a buzz in the early days of computer-based recording. His Antelope Audio company has likewise become known for its attention to minimising clock jitter with ‘atomic clock type’ technology.

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Tim de Paravicini and his 1-inch stereo recorder
Dec 23 2013
Tim de Paravicini and his 1-inch stereo recorder

In the music industry, there are two types of people: those who cannot wait for every new software update and aspire to own every piece cutting edge technology, and those who prefer the tried and trusted, only accepting 'new' when it has really proved itself...

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Audient Zen Analogue recording console
Dec 23 2012 Analogue recording console
Audient Zen

It’s not often you get the chance to review equipment that is named after the editor of the magazine, so the email with the subject “Zen for review” initially led me to some mistaken assumptions.

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AnaMod AM670 Stereo Limiter
Dec 23 2012 Stereo Limiter
AnaMod AM670

So, here we go again with yet another Fairchild 670 recreation. Only, hold on, this one really doesn’t feel quite right. Yes, they’ve made a good stab at the front panel, but this thing is almost as light as a feather.

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AnaMod ATS-1 Two channel analogue tape simulator
Dec 23 2012 Two channel analogue tape simulator
AnaMod ATS-1

AnaMod was founded in 2006 by two industry veterans, Dave Amels (formerly of Bomb Factory, Voce and others) and Greg Gualtieri who is currently president of Pendulum Audio. The company has a unique ethos, with a fascinating approach to design.

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