Analog Audio Processing
A-Designs HM2EQ HAMMER by Russ Long, 12.23.2008
The HAMMER nails it when it comes to stereo bus usage — "it adds punch, fullness and sparkle without adding any noise.".
More... Creation Audio Labs MW1 Studio Tool by Russ Long, 10.15.2008
The MW1 may revolutionize the way you approach recording guitars..
More... Chandler Limited TG1 Abbey Road EMI Series Limiter Compressor by Rob Tavaglione, 07.15.2008
There’s no doubt about it: the TG1 is the real deal and is flexible enough to accomplish most of all dynamic control tasks..
More... Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5033 EQ by Dr. Frederick Bashour, 11.15.2007
You always remember your first one; mine was the ITI MEP-230 parametric equalizer, the first commercial product featuring now-classic circuitry designed by George Massenburg as marketed by Burgess MacNeal, who later founded..
More... API 5500 Dual-Channel EQ by Stephen Murphy, 06.15.2007
The API 5500 is essentially two 550B four-band EQ modules configured in a single-space rackmount chassis with an internal power supply..
More... Solid State Logic E Signature Channel by Rob Tavaglione, 06.15.2007
The production hues of the 1980s are back, so there’s no better time than now to examine Solid State Logic’s new rackmounted version of the classic E Series desks..
More... Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5042 'True Tape' Emulation and Line Driver by Rob Tavaglione, 03.15.2007
Rupert Neve is legendary. The Portico series is already widely respected..
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Aphex Systems 240 Dual-Channel Gated Compressor by Stephen Murphy, 03.15.2007
Hardware audio processors struggle to find relevance in the increasingly virtual studio world, but dynamics processors such as Aphex Systems' Model 240 enjoy a strong demand from the live production and broadcast markets.
More... Groove Tubes Glory Compressor by Paul Richards, 03.15.2007
In collaboration with the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, one of the country's leading pro audio teaching facilities, PAR has introduced a regular series of in-depth reviews conducted at the Conservatory's..
More... Lucid GENx192 Master Clock by Stephen Murphy, 03.15.2007
Imagine, if you will, that you have been magically transported back in time — back to a time when the monstrous Ampex Rex and Otariraptor ruled the vast studio lands..
More... Crate Audio CPL2 Stereo Compressor/Limiter by Roger Williams III, 07.01.2006
I have recently noticed a renewed trend toward improved design and quality disciplines involving Crate's products, and was intrigued when the Soundscape CPL2 stereo compressor was dropped at my door..
More... SPL Transient Designer 4 Model 9842 Processor by Russ Long, 07.01.2006
The Transient Designer provides the ability to increase or decrease the attack of a sound source and to extend or shorten its sustain. The box actually makes it possible to shape the dynamic path of a signal practically giving..
More... BBE MaxCom by Russ Long, 11.01.2005
The BBE MaxCom is a dual-channel compressor and limiter with gate. The bright red, single-rackspace processor includes two independent full-featured compressor/limiters. Each channel has independent controls for threshold (-40dBu..
More... Legendary Audio Masterpiece Analog Mastering System by Alan Silverman, 08.01.2005
Two years and many man-hours of testing and tweaking later, the Legendary Audio Masterpiece Analog Mastering System is a reality..
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