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  Legendary synth manufacturer Oberheim has just announced its most powerful model yet: the OB-X8 ($4999). Combining the classic design and features from the OB series with modern enhancements, this versatile eight-voice analog synth serves up unmistakable Oberheim sounds while giving you the power to create and save hundreds of your own. Let’s dive a little deeper into what the OB-X8 has to offer. Continue reading →

Solid State Logic has just released its most advanced bus processor ever: THE BUS+ ($2899). Much more than a simple bus compressor for pumping up your mixes, this digitally controlled analog processor includes a host of features from SSL’s most popular bus compressor modules like mid/side mode, dynamic EQ, harmonic distortion and wet/dry mix. Whether you’re building an analog mastering chain or just love the SSL sound on your drum mixes, this unit is the perfect centerpiece for your racks. We had the chance to put the SSL BUS+ bus compressor to the test. Watch our demo below to learn about the key features of this versatile new bus compressor and hear how it sounds on the mix bus and drum bus. Continue reading →