The Winner: Universal Audio's Apollo x4
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Universal Audio Apollo x4 Heritage Edition (Desktop/Mac/Win/TB3)
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This innovative sound technology makes mixing, overdubbing, and tracking seamless with an elite-class A/D and D/A conversion. Not to mention the QUAD Core real-time UAD plugin processing and Built-in Talkback mic. Apollo x4 undoubtedly raises the bar for audio hardware with the LUNA Recording System, and a bundle of UAD analog emulation plugins all included!
Runner up: Antelope Audio's Zen Tour Synergy Core
The aim of the Zen Tour Synergy Core interface is to convert creative workflow into album-ready recordings seamlessly. This interface is conveniently compact but extremely powerful, delivering sonic mastery. With the Zen Tour Synergy Core, you can enjoy flexible mixing and routing choices, an integrated talkback microphone, and Phantom power. Audio equipment like this would be ideal for highly professional studios.
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Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core
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Runner up: Apogee's Symphony Desktop
The Winner: Solid State Logic's ORIGIN
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SSL Origin 32 Channel Analog Recording Console
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Origin comes very close to perfecting digital audio systems with the Solid State Logic audio console. The design for this audio console is simple and powerful to make the workflow of hybrid setups effortless. The Solid State Logic audio console features 32 input channels, with spanking new PureDrive preamps and the familiar SSL in-line channel strip design. Clear sound, plus the combination of inventive extra features and all the audio excellence components and modern circuits can provide, are what you can expect from this masterpiece.
Runner up: Neve's 8424
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AMS Neve 8424 Console
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Runner up: Avid's VENUE | S6L-48D
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Avid VENUE | S6L-48D
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Mixing and recording live productions has never been easier than the robust Avid VENUE | S6L. Flaunting powerful processing power, over 300 processing channels, and an E6L-192 engine, the Avid VENUE | S6L offers everything you need for the perfect show with a guarantee of transparent sound. This mixing system also includes 128 tracks of Pro Tools recording to inspire your workflow and a virtual soundcheck feature.
The Winner: Neve's 1073OPX
The Neve 1073OPX is a remotely controllable, eight-channel preamplifier that boasts Marinair Transformers, Dante digital, and USB connectivity. In this renowned audio system, there is also Smart Phantom Power Control. Advanced stereo monitoring features and the latency-free monitoring cue mix signal path add to this preamplifier’s superiority.
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AMS Neve 1073 OPX Octal Mic Preamp w/ Remote
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Runner up: Focusrite's ISA 828 MkII
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Focusrite ISA 828 MkII 8-Channel Mic Pre
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This eight-channel preamplifier features Lundahl LL1538 transformers on every input. Each channel has the choice of mic or line inputs. Included in the MkII is a six-step metering on each channel, front-panel instrument inputs for channels 1-4, and offers various sonic options through the microphone, such as an ‘ISA 110’ setting. The MkII is the perfect long-term fixture in a rack, thanks to its dedicated mic and line-level input connectors.
Runner up: Soyuz's The Launcher
The Soyuz The Launcher might have an ordinary interface, but it delivers rich old school sounds with its dynamic mic and simple functions. This preamplifier focuses on impressive analog tone and fantastic build quality. The launcher works well with any interface or preamp to optimize the sound and quality of your audio. Finally, the Launder also carries an enhanced treble that sounds harmonically rich.
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Soyuz The Launcher Mic Preamp
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The Winner: AKG's Lyra
Intensifying your audio for podcasts, videos or music is made quick and easy through the AKG Lyra. To improve audio performance and quality, Lyra automatically reduces background noise and improves audio signal levels. Included in Lyra is also a built-in sound diffuser, an integrated shockmount, and AKG’s favored Internal Element Overload Prevention. The sleek microphone is straightforward to use and offers high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters too.
Runner up: AEA's R88A Blumlein Stereo Microphone
This active stereo ribbon microphone, enhanced with toroid transformers, captures sound precisely how it sounds. Any preamp and input impedance is compatible with the Blumlein Stereo Microphone, and it functions on 48V phantom power. The toroid transformers offer an additional 12dB of gain, allowing the R88A to record intricate sound like low guitar acoustics.
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Runner up: Townsend Labs' Sphere L22 v1.4
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This microphone is a large-diaphragm condenser mic with a Sphere DSP plugin that allows you to change your mic options and polar patterns after recording. You can change other characteristics of the mic after recording, too. The Off-Axis Correction enables you to reduce undesirable room coloration and other similar issues for the perfect audio.
The Winner: Moog's Matriarch
This is a four-note analog synthesizer that offers a built-in sequencer, stereo analog delay, and stereo ladder filters. The paraphonic playability allows you to perform and sequence in duo, mono, and four-note paraphonic modes. Proving its power, the Matriach also includes two output channels, four oscillators, and twin 24dB/oct filters. For synthesizers, the Matriarch is the top choice for its impressively refined functions and futuristic features.
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Runner up: Cre8audio's NiftyBUNDLE
The retro-styled Niftybundle includes a dual VCO, Chipz, and LFO module. Also included in it is Cellz, which is a generator and sequencer used to take sonic performance to the next level. At the back of the Niftybundle, you will also find inputs for DIN MIDI and USB MIDI. Its built-in converter accepts MIDI or USB input to convert to clock, CV, gate, and mod signals used for patching.
Runner up: Sequential's Pro3 / Pro3 SE
Featured in the Pro 3 SE are three vintage filters, three oscillators, four loopable envelopes, and three LFOs. Additionally, the Pro 3 SE includes an enormous 32-slot mod matrix and a 16 x 16 x 4 sequencer. A white noise generator, Oscillator Slop, and Hard Sync are also available through the Pro 3 SE. They design this synthesizer for hybrid studios.
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Sequential Pro 3 Three Oscillator Mono/Paraphonic Synthesizer
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The Winner: Celemony's Melodyne 5
Runner up: Universal Audio's Moog Minimoog LUNA Instrument
Universal Audio created this software as an emulation of Bob Moog’s pioneering synthesizer, the Minimoog Model D. Included in the Moog Minimoog Luna are custom mood mods, which set a high standard for virtual instruments. Moog’s signature ladder filters, oscillators, and pitch tracking anomalies all feature in this virtual instrument. We know the Minimoog Model D for its marvelously “fat” sonic sound. This is credited to its unstable tuning system, many nonlinearities, and ladder filter.
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Universal Audio LUNA Creator Bundle
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Runner up: Spitfire Audio's BBC Symphony Orchestra
The Winner: API's 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor
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API 2500+ Discrete 2 Channel Stereo Bus Compressor
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Runner up: McDSP's APB-16 Analog Processing Box
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McDSP APB-16 Analog Processing Box
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This extraordinary 1U device offers you premium analog signal processing, and you can control each APB-16’s channel. There are many processing options available in the Analog processing box, such as multi-band functionality, multichannel, mastering limiters, compression, and a lot more. APB-ready software plugin bundle is included too, and the Analog processing box is compatible with both Thunderbolt 2 and 3.
Runner up: WesAudio's ngBusComp
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WesAudio ngBusComp Analog Bus Compressor with Recall
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The Winner: AMS Neve's RMX16
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AMS Neve RMX16 500 Series Reverb Module
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For adding rich, vintage, 80s sounds to any audio, the RMX16 is the perfect signal processor. Formatted in 500 series and inclusive of all 18 authentic reverb programs, the RMX16 offers control over every parameter and boasts two new “Save” and “Recall” buttons. Navigation could never be easier. And when recording audio, the RMX16 provides visual feedback. The RMX16 is all you need in a sophisticated signal processor.
Runner up: API's 312
Built back in the 70s and still considered a hit today, the 321 has a maximum gain of 69dB and a 20 dB pad switch. The preamp includes a traditional API circuit design topped with a 2520 Op Amp. The 312 operates on switchable 48V phantom power and hosts a timeless vintage-style analog VU meter.
Runner up: Retro Instrument's 500PRE
Frequency response, noise reduction, and distortion are all optimized in the 500PRE, demonstrating Retro’s range of smooth-functioning instruments. You can use the 500PRE as a high-energy limiter while mixing, and the 500PRE tubes limit the signal at around +18 dBu. The 500PRE takes a maximum of a minute to fire up, and the transient is unlimited.
The Winner: Universal Audio's Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ Plug-in
The Neve 1084 offers class-A mic/line preamp, narrow/wide Q settings, and three switchable EQ bands. The versatile options for EQ allow you more creative room while working on instruments. Since the previous release, Neve now has more tone-shaping functions and a dual-stage mic preamp. Neve 1084 operates on UA audio interfaces and UAD hardware only.
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Runner up: Oeksound Ltd's Soothe2
The Soothe2 is a resonance suppressor that smooths out and balances sound. This saves you time from having to do it manually, and instead, you can rely on this esteemed software. It automatically applies the matching reduction to incorrect resonances, without affecting other frequencies. Using the Soothe2, you can fix uneven tonal balance, tame dominant synth sounds, remove mic harshness, and much more.
Runner up: Softube's Chandler Limited Germanium Compressor
This machine can replace multiple plugins in a chain and offers you EQ selection, distortion, audio editing, and the list goes on. The FET gain reduction feature allows the Germanium compressor to compress high-quality audio swiftly. This software is ideal for tweaking, tuning, shaping, and sound design while mixing. The Germanium also offers rare sounds that are not common amongst other compressors.
The Winner: Waves' Abbey Road Saturator
Using Abbey Road Saturator, you can gracefully clip tube preamps or add distortion effects on guitars and synths. Unlike software in its category, the Abbey Road Saturator hosts an extremely rare EMI TG12321 compander. You have flexible control over the compander, allowing you to focus on various ranges of your audio. Included in the Abbey Road Saturator is also a polarity switch that drastically changes the distortion.
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Runner up: iZotope's Stutter Edit 2
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iZotope Stutter Edit 2 Creative Glitch FX Processor
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For creating transitions, anticipation, or excitement in your audio, Stutter Edit 2 proves to be fantastic software to extort. You have the freedom to slice samples, tracks, and mixes to create something authentic. Also, there is a long list of filters and enhancements for you to add to create the perfect audio. The features in Stutter Edit 2 are easy to use and offer you an abundance of editing options.
Runner up: FabFilter's Saturn 2
Tube and tape saturation, and full-blown amp effects, are possible through Saturn 2. Many new distortion techniques and styles are available along with linear phase processing for mastering your track. Creating new modulation connections is simple through Saturn’s drag-and-drop editor, and you can view all your modulations in real-time. Saturn includes a lot of extras such as perfectly tuned knobs, support for Avid control surfaces, SSE improvement.
The Winner: Genelec's W371A Adaptive Woofer System
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Genelec W371AM Adaptive Woofer System, Black
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This low-frequency woofer includes two LF drivers that can produce their own bandpasses. The W371A inhibits a core DSP module that operates all levels and phase coherency, filtering, and crossover to match itself to the monitor it is paired to. There are five different calibration modes the W371A offers to accommodate different creative approaches.
Runner up: Barefoot Sound's Footprint02
These powerful speakers have dual 200-Watt Class D amplifiers and a three-way design to deliver clearer, balanced sound. The Footprint02 functions on MEME technology and also has a dual ring radiator tweeter. The dual radiator tweeter is about 1-inch and provides smooth, dynamic wide bass and a wide sweet up maxed at 45 kHz.
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Barefoot Sound Footprint02 3-Way Active Near Field Monitor (Pair)
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Runner up: Ocean Way Audio's HR5
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Ocean Way Audio HR5 Two Way Self-Amplified system
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The HR5 is a 7” woofer with a light cone and aluminum voice coil. A precise 100-degree horizontal dispersion is offered by the HR5 to provide balanced, toned, high-quality sound. Included in the HR5 are a balanced XLR analog, input sensitivity adjustment, and AES3 digital inputs.
The Winner: Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System
The Luna Recording System allows users to enjoy an unlimited track count, contextual editing, seamless integration, and Luna’s built-in Autosave feature. Editing and navigating the Luna system is straightforward. Unfortunately, the only setback with Luna is that it is not compatible with Windows.
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Universal Audio LUNA Analog Essentials
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Runner up: Neve's GenesysControl Plug-In
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AMS Neve Genesys Black Hybrid Mixing Console
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Featured in the GenesysControl Plugin are channel path fader levels and CUTs, reverb return levels, and much more. The GenesysControl offers a dynamic channel strip with many functions for recording, mixing, and mastering. This plugin successfully makes analog workflows perform smoother because of the meticulous feature and functions available.
Runner up: Steinberg's Cubase Pro 10.5
Chopping up mixes, loops, and samples and creating excellent sounding audio is what Cubase Pro 10.5 is all about. Included is a personal scale assistant to optimize your audio. The scale assistant can also analyze your MIDI recording and provide you with suggestions. Using Cubase Pro 10.5, you can also enhance synchronization, perfect tempo changes, and have access to the new score editor.
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