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MTM 64	AKAI MPD32 Take two boxes into the studio? AKAI thinks not with its new MPD32 pad and control surface, as Hollin Jones discovers…	MTM 64	Solid State Logic Matrix Solid State Logic’s new Matrix demonstrates a bold new way of looking at the contemporary studio. Mark Cousins finds out if the Matrix is ‘the one’.
MTM 64	SE Electronics SE1000a The SE1000a has replaced the short-lived Mini as the company’s entry-level condenser. Huw Price tries it out.	MTM 64	Fatar Numa Fatar keyboards are well known for their excellent action, so how will the Numa stack up? Hollin Jones tickles the ivories.
MTM 64	Behringer Xenyx 2442FX The Xenyx 2442FX is Behringer’s new flagship mixer, suitable for both studio and live work. Mike Hillier rides the faders.	MTM 64	Focusrite ISA One A classic Rupert Neve-designed preamp in a portable package with a fully independent DI channel? Huw Price tries out the ISA One.
MTM 64	Edirol R-44 Edirol has augmented its portable recorder range with the new R-44. Mike Hillier takes it for a stroll.	MTM 64	Roland Fantom-G8 When Roland’s flagship workstations get a makeover, expectations are inevitably high. Hollin Jones finds out if the Fantom-G still does the business.
MTM 63	AKG Perception 170	MTM 63	CableJog Pro 8
MTM 63	Alesis SR-18 The Alesis SR-16 was a staple of music production for years, so how does the SR-18 compare? Hollin Jones is on the beat.	MTM 63	Yamaha KX25 We’d all like a little more hands-on control over our software, but can Yamaha’s KX25 deliver? Hollin Jones finds out.
MTM 63	AKAI XR20 If you want to make beats without using a computer, AKAI’s XR20 could be the solution. Hollin Jones takes a test drive.	MTM 63	Yamaha Pocketrak 2G The new Pocketrak from Yamaha looks set to bring portable recording to your pocket. Mike Hillier goes for a stroll.
MTM 63	Tascam DP-02 Hardware DAWs don’t have to be all about endless menus, sub-systems and fiddly navigation. Mike Hillier checks out the simple life with Tascam’s new DP-02.	MTM 63	Bricasti M7 With the new M7 reverb unit, Bricasti is attempting to prove that the best-sounding reverb still comes in hardware form. Mark Cousins makes some space.
MTM 63	ESI DuaFire ESI has launched a new entry-level interface complete with FireWire connectivity. Mike Hillier stays up to speed.	MTM 63	M-Audio ProFire 2626 M-Audio is well known for its audio interfaces, so how does the company’s new ProFire 2626 stack up against the competition? Hollin Jones plugs in.
MTM 63	Access Virus TI Snow Access’ Virus synth is legendary in electronic music, and now it’s more portable than ever. Hollin Jones goes on the road with the Virus TI Snow.	MTM 62	Kenton Merge-4
MTM 62	IK Multimedia StompIO It’s been a long and winding road for IK Multimedia’s StompIO, but the finished product is finally with us. Mike Hillier finds out if the wait was worth it.	MTM 62	AKG Perception 120, 220, 420 AKG’s Perception series has recently been expanded, with four new models joining the lineup. Huw Price tries out three of them...
MTM 62	TL Audio Ebony A1 TL Audio’s new Ebony series combines discrete Class A solid-state circuitry with bypassable and user-controllable valve stages. Huw Price tests the A1, A2 and A3.	MTM 62	Yamaha 01V96 VCM Now packing the company’s well-regarded VCM effects, Yamaha offers up the latest version of its 01V96 mixing desk. Mike Hillier gets behind the faders...
MTM 62	Acoustic Energy AE22 It’s fifteen years since Audio Energy introduced a new studio monitor, so how will the company’s AE22s fare? Huw Price listens in...	MTM 62	Tascam US-1641 Packing 16 inputs and four outputs, the US-1641 should provide all the connectivity you need. Mike Hillier takes it for a spin...
MTM 62	Euphonix MC Mix A new generation of control surfaces is emerging that take advantage of Euphonix’s EuCon connection protocol. Mark Cousins introduces the MC Mix...	MTM 61	Tascam DR-1 With plenty of portable recorders available, can Tascam’s DR-1 stand out from the crowd? Mike Hillier leaves the studio...
MTM 61	SSL Duende Mini The Duende Mini certainly lives up to its name, but there’s a surprising amount of power beneath its bonnet. Mark Cousins weighs up the latest addition to the Duende family...	MTM 61	CME UF80 A master keyboard with wireless MIDI capabilities and an attractive price tag? Hollin Jones checks out the UF80...
MTM 61	Eventide TimeFactor The TimeFactor sees Eventide’s studio expertise being ported to stompbox-format pedals. Mark Cousins takes his time...	MTM 61	Pioneer CDJ-400 DJ’ing is more popular than ever and the CDJ-400 looks to take digital disc spinning even further. Hollin Jones investigates...
MTM 61	TC Electronic PowerCore X8 With ever faster CPUs in studio computers, is there still a need for outboard DSP? Mike Hillier plugs in to find out...	MTM 61	IK Multimedia ARC IK’s ARC could help improve your mixes without you needing to upgrade your gear. Huw Price calibrates good times...
MTM 61	SPL Transducer Model 2601 Recording a guitar amp full-blast is not always feasible, but with the SPL Transducer you can. Huw Price turns it up...	MTM 60	M-Audio Studiophile Q40
MTM 60	Novation Nio 2/4 Good things do come in small packages, but can Novation’s new nio 2 \| 4 punch above its weight? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 60	Alesis MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 Alesis’ new compact mixer offers 18 direct inputs to your DAW. Could it be the perfect front end for your project studio? Mike Hillier delves into the mix...
MTM 60	Inta Audio X4S Multi-core systems are fast becoming the standard for audio PCs, so how will INTA Audio’s X4S system clock up? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 60	Superlux R102 The Superlux R102 is an active ribbon mic for under £100. Is it true to life or too good to be true? Huw Price investigates.
MTM 60	PreSonus FireStudio Project The FireStudio Project is the next generation of the popular FirePod, so does it sound better than its predecessor? Keith Gemmell fires it up...	MTM 60	TL Audio Fat Track At last: an affordable analogue tracking, summing and monitoring solution for DAW-based project studios. Keith Gemmell does his sums...
MTM 59	AKAI MPK49 AKAI’s MPK49 aims to be the ultimate performance controller while remaining equally adept on stage. Mike Hillier is in key...	MTM 59	Yamaha n12 Digital Mixing Studio Can Yamaha’s n12 range set the stage alight? Mike Hillier delves into the mix...
MTM 59	Universal Audio 2-LA-2 Universal Audio’s latest re-issue is a faithful re-creation of the revered LA2A. Huw Price finds out if it lives up to expectation.	MTM 59	Native Instruments Kore 2 With a revised control surface and 500 integral sounds, does Kore 2 live up to expectations? Mark Cousins takes a peek...
MTM 59	Blue Coconut Echo Verb Does the Echo Verb have the convenience and vintage sound to pull the plug on the plug-ins? Huw Price listens closely.	MTM 59	CME M-Key
MTM 59	ART Tube Fire 8 ART’s latest eight-channel tube preamp/digital interface couples impressive audio quality with sublime ease of use. Huw Price fires up the Tube 8...	MTM 59	TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48 TC Electronic’s new baby is much more than just another run-of-the-mill audio interface. Hollin Jones finds out what’s so special about the Studio Konnekt 48...
MTM 58	CEntrance MicPort Pro	MTM 58	Digidesign Mbox2 Micro
MTM 58	Radial JPC	MTM 58	Apogee Symphony Mobile Laptop recording makes its biggest leap yet, thanks to Apogee’s Symphony Mobile. Mark Cousins takes the baton...
MTM 58	KRK Systems VXT8 Do KRK’s VXT monitors share the same design philosophies as the company’s flagship Exposé range? Huw Price finds out...	MTM 58	Kurzweil SP2X If you’re more of a performer than a programmer, Kurzweil may just have produced the stage piano you’ve been waiting for. Hollin Jones checks out the SP2X...
MTM 58	Phonic Helix Board 18 FireWire MKII Can a few small changes make a big difference to Phonic’s updated Helix Board? Mike Hillier investigates...	MTM 58	Zoome Handy Recorder H2 Zoom has augmented its portable recorder range with the pocket-sized H2. Mike Hillier hits the road...
MTM 57	Samson Audio G-Track Samson’s G-Track is the latest entrant in an ever-growing line-up of USB microphones. Huw Price plugs in...	MTM 57	Focusrite ISA828 Focusrite’s ISA828 boasts eight Rupert Neve-designed mic pres, but is it a worthy successor to the revered ISA428? Huw Price finds out...
MTM 57	PreSonus HP60 The PreSonus HP60 offers a professional monitoring solution at an affordable price. Keith Gemmell listens in...	MTM 57	Allen & Heath ZED 14 Entry-level mixers represent new territory for Allen & Heath, so can the ZED 14 cut the mustard? Mike Hillier sizes it up...
MTM 57	ESI nEAR 08 ESI’s nEAR range of active reference monitors just got bigger, with the new 08 packing 140 watts of onboard amplification. Huw Price lends an ear...	MTM 57	Roland SonicCell Packing plenty of features plus performance portability is Roland’s new SonicCell. Hollin Jones hits the road...
MTM 57	M-Audio EX66 M-Audio’s design team set some ambitious goals in designing the EX66. Huw Price listens in...	MTM 57	Telefunken ELA M 250F Vintage mics are often cited as being among the best – and this offering is vintage to the roots. Huw Price goes back in time...
MTM 57	Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpress The UAD-1 system has now made the transition to the laptop, but is the UAD-Xpander Xpress a realistic solution for mixing on the move? Mark Cousins goes mobile...	MTM 56	Thermionic Culture Earlybird 1.2 Thermionic Culture has given its Earlybird valve preamp a makeover. Huw Price sounds it out...
MTM 56	Yamaha Tenori-on Yamaha has a history of innovation, but has it outdone itself with Tenori-On? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 56	Universal Audio DCS Remote Preamp Universal Audio’s DCS Remote is a combination of preamps, talkback and monitoring tools. Huw Price listens in...
MTM 56	Yamaha MW12CX If your budget won’t extend to multi-I/O interfaces but you need some extra flexibility in your project studio, the MW12CX could be the answer. Mike Hillier gets in the mix...	MTM 56	Mackie Control Universal Pro Why be a slave to your mouse when the Mackie Control Universal Pro provides all the hands-on fader access you need? Mark Cousins takes control...
MTM 56	Apple MacBook Pro The adoption of Intel chips has given Apple’s high-end laptops the momentum music producers on the move have been dreaming of. Mark Cousins takes to the road...	MTM 55	Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Native Instruments has decided to go it alone in the DJ market, but can its Traktor Scratch rise above the competition? Mike Hillier cues up...
MTM 55	Novation ReMOTE 49SL Compact Novation’s innovative AutoMap feature comes to a new range of controllers. Mike Hillier goes remote...	MTM 55	Tascam FireOne Tascam and Frontier Design continue to bring hands-on control to the project studio. Mike Hillier is on fire...
MTM 55	Yamaha MG166CX USB Yamaha augments its MG range of mixers with a USB-equipped model. Mike Hillier is behind the desk...	MTM 55	Rode M3 Røde is offering its own alternative to USB- or preamp-powered microphones. Huw Price sizes up the new M3.
MTM 55	Sontronics Apollo Sontronics is aiming to build on the success of its Sigma with the active stereo Apollo. Huw Price lifts off...	MTM 54	tfpro P110 Ted Fletcher’s new company has developed a new recording channel based on classic designs. Huw Price tests the P110.
MTM 54	SE Electronics Instrument Reflexion Filter SE’s original Reflexion Filter was a huge success, but will its Instrument version equal it? Grant Bridgeman finds out.	MTM 54	Line 6 Pocket POD Line 6’s POD family has been augmented by a new, slimmed down member. Mike Hillier pockets the difference...
MTM 54	Korg M3 The Korg M1 had the distinction of being the world’s first workstation, so is the company’s new M3 likely to be equally distinguished? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 54	AMS-Neve 8801 The 8801 channel strip offers every serious musician the possibility of owning at least part of a Neve 88RS console. Mark Cousins channels his energies...
MTM 53	Edirol M-16DX Edirol has raised the bar with its digital M-16DX, but how does it square up to its analogue rivals? Keith Gemmell is in bits...	MTM 53	SE Electronics GM10 Fidgeting guitarists can be the bane of an engineer’s life, making recording sessions frustrating. Huw Price tightens the screw...
MTM 53	Solid State Logic Alpha VHD Pre SSL looks set to continue its foray into the project studio market with its latest release. Mark Cousins is all ears...	MTM 53	M-Audio Pulsar II M-Audio brought us something special with the Sputnik, so the Pulsar II has been keenly awaited. Huw Price dons a small cap.
MTM 53	Roland V-Synth GT FREE FULL REVIEW. Roland's V-Synth re-wrote the book on innovative sound creation, so can the company's new V-Synth GT live up to the family name? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 53	TerraTec AXON AX-50 USB Guitarists are enjoying ever more choice when it comes to MIDI control. Hollin Jones finds out what the AX-50 has to offer...
MTM 50	E-mu 0404 USB Portable interfaces are more popular now than ever, so how will E-mu’s new baby perform? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 52	Solid State Logic Mixpander Promising superlative audio interfacing and DSP power, is SSL’s Mixpander the ultimate in I/O? Mark Cousins gets connected.
MTM 52	CAD Trion 8000 CAD’s Trion 8000 is a brand-new multi-pattern valve condenser with a lollipop capsule. Huw Price has it licked...	MTM 52	M-Audio Torq Conectiv M-Audio takes on the big guns of digital DJ’ing with a hardware/software bundle that aims to provide you with all you need to hit the clubs. Mike Hillier cues up...
MTM 52	Audio-Technica AT4047SV AT’s proven capsule technology is combined with a FET preamp in the company’s AT4047SV. Huw Price plays the field.	MTM 52	Dynaudio BM 6A mkII Dynaudio has upgraded its popular BM 6A monitor to create the BM 6A mkII. Huw Price is all ears...
MTM 52	Zoom HD16 Zoom’s HD16 is a multi-track digital recorder that doubles as a DAW control surface. Keith Gemmell finds out if it’s on track...	MTM 45	KRK Systems V6 Can KRK’s trademark yellow-cone V6 monitors drive the competition into the background? Huw Price revs up...
MTM 52	Yamaha Motif XS7 Competition in the high end of the synth market is hotting up, so has Yamaha’s new flagship Motif XS got what it takes to make it to the top? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 51	Alesis i/o26 This feature-packed audio interface looks set to become a home studio favourite. Keith Gemmell examines the ins and outs...
MTM 51	Yamaha MM6 Entry-level workstations are becoming increasingly powerful, so does Yamaha’s new MM6 have enough features to make it a worthy contender? Hollin Jones finds out...	MTM 51	Digidesign 003 Factory Digidesign has finally released the much-anticipated successor to that studio stalwart the 002. Mark Cousins charts the changes...
MTM 51	Samson Audio VR88 Samson is getting serious about studio-quality mics and the VR88 is one of its hot new products. Huw Price is foiled again.	MTM 51	Mark Of The Unicorn 8pre Offering both audio interfacing and A/D conversion, is the 8pre a comprehensive studio solution? Keith Gemmell finds out...
MTM 51	Zoom H4 Zoom’s H4 combines portable recording with audio interfacing capabilities. Mike Hillier asks if it’s a match made in heaven.	MTM 51	Focusrite Saffire Pro 10 i/o The Saffire family continues to grow with the emergence of its newest member. Mike Hillier steps out with the PRO 10 i/o...
MTM 51	Frontier Design Group AlphaTrack With its motorised fader and tactile controls, does AlphaTrack beat mixing with a mouse? Keith Gemmell gets hands-on...	MTM 50	Yamaha EMX5016CF Yamaha’s latest live mixer packs a punch, offering 500 watts of power per channel. Mike Hillier gets into the mix...
MTM 50	Akai MPC500 We’d all like to be able to produce music on the move, but can it be done without a laptop? AKAI thinks so, as Hollin Jones finds out when he road tests the MPC500...	MTM 50	Quested S7 Bridging the price and frequency gap between Quested’s S6 and S8 monitors is the new S7. Huw Price joins the quest.
MTM 50	Phonic FireFly 302 Portable recorders are becoming increasingly capable and ever more affordable. Hollin Jones checks out another contender...	MTM 50	Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5016 Sporting an unusual and interesting Phase Adjust control, the 5016 simply demands closer inspection. Huw Price lines up.
MTM 50	Roland MV-8800 Despite the rise of software, hardware music production systems are here to stay. Keith Gemmell ditches his DAW...	MTM 50	M-Audio NRV10 Every recording musician needs a mixer as well as an interface, but can you have both in one box? Hollin Jones finds out...
MTM 50	Yamaha MSP7 Studio Designed by the father of the NS10, the MSP7 is the cutting edge of Yamaha’s active monitor range. Huw Price listens in...	MTM 50	Tascam 2488mkII Tascam invented the Portastudio concept, but does the company’s new 2488MkII keep that pioneering vision alive? Mark Cousins investigates its latest offering...
MTM 49	Apogee Ensemble FireWire audio interfacing finally gets a much-needed injection of audiophile quality. Mark Cousins witnesses the debut performance of Apogee’s Ensemble.	MTM 49	Tascam US-122L Looking to move into the field of computer-based recording? Mike Hillier takes his first steps with the US-122L...
MTM 49	PreSonus FireStudio Based on the popular Firepod, the new FireStudio audio interface boasts 26 ins and 26 outs as well as flexible control console routing. Keith Gemmell gets fired up...	MTM 49	BOSS Micro BR Another newcomer joins the ever-growing ranks of portable digital recorders. Mike Hillier hits the road with the Micro BR...
MTM 49	Yamaha Stagepas 500 Yamaha’s portable PA range is getting bigger and louder. Mike Hillier takes to the road with the Stagepas 500.	MTM 49	Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini The Pro Tools environment is growing rapidly, but this interface is Digidesign’s smallest to date. Mike Hillier downsizes....
MTM 49	Line 6 GearBox Plug-In Gold Bundle Line 6 unleashes its GearBox software as a plug-in, bringing its legendary modelling to DAW users. Mike Hillier sets the tone...	MTM 48	Line 6 TonePort KB37 Line 6 has united the TonePort audio interface with a 37-note keyboard and a MIDI controller. Mike Hillier assesses the KB37.
MTM 48	TL Audio M1 Tubetracker Forget small-footprint modern mixers – TL Audio’s M1 Tubetracker is a console that seriously states its presence. Mark Cousins feels a warm glow...	MTM 48	SE Electronics USB2200a A plug‘n’play quality microphone ready for use whenever inspiration strikes? Huw Price sizes up the USB2200a...
MTM 48	PreSonus FaderPort If you’re tired of recording and mixing using a mouse, FaderPort could be just what you need. Keith Gemmell sacks his rodent...	MTM 48	Neve 8803 Two channels of Neve-quality EQ can be enjoyed for significantly less money than you might expect. Mark Cousins checks out the latest addition to the 88 series – the 8803.
MTM 48	Edirol R-09 Can Edirol’s ultra-portable R-09 recorder capture the imagination wherever you are? Mike Hillier takes to the road...	MTM 48	Roland VP-550 Don’t have sufficient room to accommodate a gospel choir in your studio? Help is at hand, as Hollin Jones finds out when he stirs up the Roland VP-550...
MTM 48	M-Audio Sputnik Is M-Audio’s new Sputnik the ‘sonic bridge’ between a Neumann U47 and an AKG C12? Huw Price blasts off...	MTM 48	Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5033 The Neve sound is the stuff of legend – and its popularity shows no sign of waning. George Shilling processes the 5033.
MTM 47	Roland BR-600 Smaller than most notebook computers and packed with features, can an 8-track digital recorder this small really deliver the goods? Keith Gemmell finds out who’s BOSS...	MTM 47	Peavey PV 10 USB Peavey equips its PV range of analogue mixers with USB ports, enabling direct DAW connectivity. Mike Hillier mixes in...
MTM 47	AKAI MPD24 It’s got a rich heritage, but can AKAI’s new MIDI controller live up to expectations? Hollin Jones beats a path to the MPD24...	MTM 47	SE Electronics H1 SE has re-voiced the capsule of its SE1a for a new role in the company’s hand-held H1. Petra Jones finds out more...
MTM 47	Focusrite Saffire PRO 26 I/O Focusrite’s latest addition to its Saffire range boasts a wealth of ins and outs. Mark Cousins goes PRO...	MTM 47	Tascam US-144 USB 2.0-equipped entry-level interfaces are a rarity, but the US-144 bucks the trend. Mike Hillier goes high-speed...
MTM 47	TC Electronic Konnekt 24D Boasting built-in effects from the company’s PowerCore platform, TC’s new mid-priced audio interface looks like one heck of a bargain. Keith Gemmell plugs in to find out...	MTM 47	Solid State Logic Alpha Channel SSL is renowned for its pro-end hardware, but the company has recently turned its attention to the project studio market and is bringing that legendary sound quality within the scope of more modest budgets. Mark Cousins checks out the Alpha Channel..
MTM 46	Audio-Technica ATM710 The ATM710 is designed specifically for live vocal use, but what does it offer over the competition? Huw Price finds out...	MTM 46	M-Audio X-Session Pro The venerable X-Session DJ controller has undergone a much-anticipated makeover. Mike Hillier goes Pro...
MTM 46	Korg KAOSS Pad KP3 Korg’s popular KAOSS Pad has had a makeover and boasts a raft of new features. Hollin Jones checks out the KP3.	MTM 46	DPA SMK4061 DPA’s new SMK4061 stereo mic kit really can get to those places other mics just can’t reach. Huw Price gets stuck in.
MTM 46	Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1 Native Instruments makes its much-anticipated move into the audio hardware world. Mike Hillier treads a new path...	MTM 46	Lexicon MX400 With surround capabilities and four processors, can the MX400 raise the bar in the reverb stakes? Mark Cousins gets effected.
MTM 46	TC Electronic G-Sharp Want studio-quality reverb and delay but can’t find a decent pedal? Enter the G-Sharp. Huw Price finds space in his rack.	MTM 46	Monome Monome 40h If a fully customisable multi-purpose controller is what you need, have a look at the 40h. JoE Silva gets his hands dirty...
MTM 46	Roland Juno-G Its heritage is undeniably second to none, but will Roland’s latest synth live up to the high standards set by its predecessors? Hollin Jones lifts off with the Juno-G...	MTM 45	Mackie Onyx Satellite Mackie’s new Onyx Satellite is equally at home in the studio as it is on the road. Mark Cousins has the best of both worlds...
MTM 45	Novation XioSynth x25 Novation’s latest synth promises a wealth of features in a truly portable package. Hollin Jones takes to the road with the XioSynth x25...	MTM 44	Adam A7 The ART ribbon tweeter remains, but the A7s get a brand-new woofer and 100 watts of power. Huw Price is in the firing line.
MTM 44	M-Audio MidAir 25 M-Audio’s new MIDI controller brings wireless technology to the popular Oxygen8. Mike Hillier breathes in the Air...	MTM 44	Rode NT55 Rode’s NT55 is a mic with a difference – you get both omni-directional and cardioid capsules. Huw Price finds his match...
MTM 44	ART TUBE MP ART has transformed its TUBE MP Project Series valve pre into an easy-to-use USB audio interface. Keith Gemmell warms up.	MTM 44	TC-Helicon VoiceDoubler TC-Helicon expands its range of vocal processors with the new rackmount VoiceDoubler. Mark Cousins sings out...
MTM 44	Crowley and Tripp Naked Eye With its roots in medical science, Crowley and Tripp has gone on to manufacture pro-quality ribbon mics. Huw Price bares all...	MTM 44	PreSonus DigiMax FS More than just an 8-channel mic preamp, PreSonus’ new DigiMax FS offers a whole new way of getting sound in and out of your DAW. Mark Cousins gets connected...
MTM 43	Novation ReMOTE ZeRO SL Retaining all the control capabilities of the original SL series, the ZeRO SL simply lacks keys. Mike Hillier maps it out...	MTM 43	Fostex NX-6A Once the doyen of portable recording, Fostex now produces speakers, mics and more. Huw Price checks out the NX-6As.
MTM 43	Event ALP 5 Now in the hands of mic makers Røde, Event looks set to make an impact outside its native US. Huw Price listens in...	MTM 43	Focusrite Liquid Mix With over 60 emulations of vintage compressors and equalizers, could Focusrite’s Liquid Mix revolutionise software mixing as we know it? Mark Cousins goes with the flow...
MTM 43	TC Electronic C300 Multi-band compression and expansion TC Electronic-style is now within everyone’s reach. Mark Cousins gets dynamic...	MTM 43	Soundcraft EPM6 Does this big-name small-format mixer maintain its maker’s enviable reputation for quality? Mark Cousins mixes in...
MTM 43	Ghost Acoustics Ghost Ghost Acoustics’ sound absorption panels bring a new level of flexibility to acoustic treatment. Grant Bridgeman listens in...	MTM 43	Yamaha CP300 Yamaha was a key player in the digital piano revolution, which changed the way pianists thought about playing live. Hollin Jones meets the company’s latest model – the CP300.
MTM 42	Mackie d.2 Mackie has jumped headfirst into the DJ arena with the d.2 two-channel mixer. Mike Hillier unleashes his decks.	MTM 42	SSL Duende Once the preserve of high-end professional studios, SSL finally brings its hit-making technology to the masses. Mark Cousins unlocks the wonders of Duende...
MTM 42	Shure KSM9 If you feel that your live vocal mic is letting you down, maybe it’s time to consider a change. Huw Price picks up the KSM9.	MTM 42	Fostex CR500 BWF Mastering Recorder A pro-quality mastering and playback machine at a project studio price? Keith Gemmell asks the burning questions...
MTM 42	Roland SH-201 Roland reinvents a modern classic and arms it with a host of new features, but can it live up to the company’s high reputation? Hollin Jones gets intimate with the SH-201...	MTM 42	Violet Gold Finger Violet continues to expand its product line with the mediumcapsule Gold Finger. Huw Price puts it through its paces.
MTM 42	Lexicon Lambda Lexicon continues to expand its ever-growing range of USB audio interfaces. Mark Cousins sizes up the latest offering...	MTM 42	Focusrite Saffire LE One of last year’s most exciting FireWire interfaces gets a sleek makeover for 2006. Mark Cousins fires it up...
MTM 42	TRUE Systems P-Solo Can TRUE Systems’ new P-Solo raise the company’s profile away from its native shores? George Shilling goes it alone.	MTM 41	Fostex MR-8HD Fostex’s MR-8HD offers many refinements to the original concept, including an integral hard drive and improved recording quality. Mark Cousins gets tracking...
MTM 41	Mark Of The Unicorn Ultralite MOTU keeps up the good work with another portable FireWire interface. Mike Hillier steps out with the UltraLite.	MTM 41	Violet Global Pre Assembling a collection of quality mics used to be a particularly expensive business... Huw Price plays mix and match.
MTM 41	Roland MC-808 Roland’s latest Groovebox is packed with earth-shaking electronic sounds and even boasts motorised faders. Hollin Jones puts the MC-808 through its paces...	MTM 41	Quested S6 Can Quested’s latest entry into the active monitor market build on the company’s success? Huw Price ploughs the nearfield.
MTM 41	Ted Fletcher Audio Gear P38 The reign of the much-acclaimed P8 ends with the release of the new P38. George Shilling watches the coronation.	MTM 41	Mackie SA1521z Mackie has teamed up with EAW to produce these precision tuned loudspeakers. Mike Hillier gets an ear-bashing...
MTM 41	Edirol UA-4FX The UA-4FX is equipped with the basic tools required for most recording tasks. Mike Hillier finds out if small is beautiful...	MTM 41	MindPrint Trio USB With all the essentials for recording, analogue sound-shaping and studio monitoring in one box, Keith Gemmell assesses whether the TRIO is the ideal desktop recording solution.
MTM 41	Korg Radias Good things do sometimes come in small packages, as Hollin Jones finds out when he test-drives Korg’s new baby, the deceptively compact Radias.	MTM 40	Phonic Helix Board 24 FireWire Analogue meets digital in Phonic’s latest small-format mixer. Mike Hillier unwinds with the Helix Board 24 FireWire.
MTM 40	Native Instruments Kore Will Native Instruments’ new universal sound platform change the way you work with software instruments and effects? Mike Hillier digs in to find out...	MTM 40	Akai MPC2500 They’re a favourite with hip hop artists the world over, but will the AKAI MPC2500 be able to live up to the reputation? Hollin Jones samples it for himself.
MTM 40	Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5043 Industry legend Rupert Neve introduces a compressor to the Portico series, furthering its appeal. George Shilling takes it to the limit.	MTM 40	Tannoy Precision 6D Tannoy’s active Precision series blends old and new technologies to superb effect. Huw Price listens in...
MTM 40	Sontronics Sigma Sontronics’ new active ribbon microphone promises the ribbon sound and condenser convenience. Huw Price powers up.	MTM 40	Universal Audio Solo/110 & Solo/610 Catering for both solid-state and tube enthusiasts, Universal Audio’s latest pair of mic preamps are priced for the project studio. Huw Price goes it alone...
MTM 40	Korg X50 Korg’s new baby packs all the punch of a heavyweight sound engine in a light and portable package. Will it be a knockout? Hollin Jones gets a handle on the X50...	MTM 39	M-Audio Axiom 25 A MIDI controller is one of the most fundamental requirements for a project studio. Mike Hillier goes back to basics with M-Audio’s Axiom 25...
MTM 39	Tascam DM-3200 Does Tascam’s DM-3200 finally offer us a digital console fit for today’s DAW-driven studios? Mark Cousins gets his fingers on the faders...	MTM 39	Sennheiser E912 Sennheiser’s e912 boundary mic joins the e901 bass drum mic in the 900 series. Huw Price explores the peripheries.
MTM 39	Alesis Fusion 8HD The latest feature-packed workstation from Alesis promises to fulfil your every studio need. Hollin Jones gets it together with the Fusion 8HD...	MTM 39	Tascam HD-P2 Professional field recording just got easier thanks to Tascam’s HD-P2. Mike Hillier takes it on the road.
MTM 39	Yamaha MW12 Yamaha enters the world of USB mixing, but what does its MW12 offer over the competition? Mark Cousins finds out.	MTM 39	Ted Fletcher Audio Gear P10 The mighty Twin The man behind the Ted Fletcher brand came to prominence with his ground-breaking Joemeek designs. George Shilling casts an eye over his latest offering.
MTM 39	SE Electronics Reflexion Filter A controlled acoustic environment is essential for general-purpose recording, but once that acoustic foam is stuck to the wall, you won’t get it off! Huw Price finds another solution.	MTM 39	SE Electronics Ribbon Having brought quality condensers to the masses, Chinese manufacturers are focusing on ribbon mics. Huw Price listens in.
MTM 38	Yamaha HS80M Yamaha’s HS80M active monitors promise to follow the tradition of the company’s legendary NS10s. Huw Price listens in.	MTM 38	Samson Audio C01U USB Microphone If you’re on the road or limited by a lack of hardware, a USB mic is the perfect solution. Huw Price plugs in and plays.
MTM 38	TerraTec Axon AX 100 mkII The synthesis and sampler market is dominated by keyboard players, but TerraTec is hoping the Axon will help guitarists to gatecrash the party. Mike Hillier picks up his Ax.	MTM 38	Yamaha M08 Yamaha’s newest workstation certainly boasts a wealth of player-oriented features, but does it cover all the bases? Hollin Jones test-drives the MO8.
MTM 38	Creamware Pro-12 ASB Creamware’s latest Authentic Sound Box synth is modelled on a genuine classic. Hollin Jones goes retro...	MTM 38	TL Audio Fat Funker TL Audio’s Fatman series has had a makeover, and this latest offering is a guitar front-end processor with valve compression and EQ. Huw Price meets the Fat Funker...
MTM 38	Alesis MultiMix 16 FireWire The MultiMix 16 features FireWire connectivity alongside a host of useful features. Mark Cousins finds out what else’s on offer...	MTM 37	Acoustic Energy AE1 Classic The original AE1s built up such a following that Acoustic Energy decided to produce these Classic re-issues. Huw Price listens in.
MTM 37	Novation Novation ReMOTE 25 SL Configuring a MIDI controller can be a time-consuming and frustrating job, but Novation’s latest offering aims to make life easier. Mike Hillier lets the ReMOTE 25 SL take control.	MTM 37	Korg D4 If you’re out of the studio when inspiration strikes, that hit tune might stay in your head for good. Mark Cousins finds a solution.
MTM 37	Tapco Link.USB Small, portable and rugged – is Tapco’s Link.USB audio interface ready for the road? Mike Hillier takes a tour...	MTM 37	AKG Perception 100 For years the AKG sound was the preserve of top studios, but the Perception 100 could change all that. Huw Price finds out.
MTM 37	Alesis Photon X25 With its Photon X25, Alesis is attempting to shake up the portable MIDI controller market. Mike Hillier puts it through its paces.	MTM 36	M-Audio ProKeys 88 The days of using one dedicated keyboard in the studio and another on the stage are seemingly numbered. Hollin Jones tinkles the ivories of M-Audio’s new ProKeys 88.