Jono Buchanan
Latest articles by Jono Buchanan
![The KingKORG is the ideal instrument to mark Korg's 50th anniversary, drawing influence from its classic synths](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2807b97625173384c64cda63eeb19f2a-320-80.jpg)
Korg KingKORG Synthesizer
By Jono Buchanan last updated
The rumours were true! From social networking myth to golden physical presence, Jono Buchanan feels the roar of the mighty KingKORG
![As opposed to individual gear emulations, this time the modelling process has been to capture the sound of Ocean Way's Studios 1 and 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6fd1393d428dd6a9d159522ae226ae67-320-80.jpg)
UAD-2 Ocean Way Studios
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Capture the Ocean Way sound with emulation technology. We tour the virtual studio
![The Axiom Air 61 sports a white and brushed-aluminium face-plate, the back half of which is where the action lies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/391a50570975bbc7c91eb74b2b679bed-320-80.jpg)
M-Audio Axiom Air 61 Keyboard
By Jono Buchanan last updated
As an Axiom Pro user, our reviewer is eager to have an in-depth look at M-Audio's controller developments. Bring on the Axiom Air 61…
![Dimension Strings is VSL's most ambitious undertaking to date; the Violin library alone contains 300,000 samples](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/313e3540fa095d405a95f549fb6bf786-320-80.jpg)
VSL Dimension Strings
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Not content with the capabilities of their existing libraries, Dimension Strings is VSL's most ambitious project to date
![The Twin Topology design allows for two separate and alternate signal paths to be employed at the press of a button](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cb7292d40af699f5b76743c7b77e3a5e-320-80.jpg)
UAD Millennia NSEQ-2 EQ
By Jono Buchanan last updated
The Millennia NSEQ-2 stereo EQ reaches the UAD platform courtesy of Brainworx
![If you're a fan of these processors already, you won't fail to be impressed by these improved emulations](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8b71ad6f4b2682203ee55720c739a2bc-320-80.jpg)
UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection
By Jono Buchanan last updated
UAD's Pultec EQs are the latest to benefit from a serious overhaul
![Studio Capture boasts an impressive 18 input/10 output configuration and high-quality conversion at up to 24-bit/192kHz](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cf4faa0cb33ca6822f22c2fbf521ec93-320-80.jpg)
Roland Studio Capture
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Can Roland's range of audio interfaces scale new heights with Studio Capture? We check out the new flagship model
![The hardware keyboard is only half the product, there's a huge accompanying software package too](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d941a4e30062c85bd156fadb8ea2ba07-320-80.jpg)
Arturia MiniLab
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Small is beautiful, they say. Less is more. We discover whether Arturia's MiniLab proves the exception or reinforces the rule...
![A 4x4 matrix of rubberized pads provides 16 velocity sensitive triggers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b7efe3b470d81120c327b0537c1930dc-320-80.jpg)
Arturia KeyLab 49
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Analog Lab is a popular Arturia software title and now there are new full-sized keyboard controllers for it
![The library is organised into four folders reflecting the recordings' locations: Wires, Ice and Water, Swamps, and Wind](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/11dcfab0adb0f22bcf1d3ef84ce110f1-320-80.jpg)
Sonic Couture Geosonics
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Chris Watson's field recording know-how. A team of crack sound designers. Sonic Couture at the helm. We go Geosonic…
![If you love the sound of an API desk, this won't fail to impress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2a6b720368ac61b38ad803d521ec515a-320-80.jpg)
UAD API Vision Channel Strip
By Jono Buchanan last updated
UAD's API Channel Strip brings five classic API modules into one multi-purpose processor
![Each sound sources has modules for lo-fi, filters, envelopes, glitch FX, EQ and compression, plus reverb and delay treatments](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/80178d94269825d06eb44d43fdc8bd60-320-80.jpg)
Sonic Couture Konkrete Drums 3
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Looking for something a little bit different? Konkrete Drums 3 takes some beating...
![The fascia recalls the original, with its blue and black livery but the all-dial and rocker-switch combination is now replaced by a more tactile control set](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/abc9488447473b60f7829a0af2936b1c-320-80.jpg)
Novation Bass Station II
By Jono Buchanan last updated
20 years on from Novation's original, the Bass Station is back. Jono Buchanan witnesses the second coming...
![MAX49 is, as its name suggests, a four-octave controller keyboard with a huge range of control options](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5a5b1be17346ca69e746008312b6e8f9-320-80.jpg)
Akai MAX49
By Jono Buchanan last updated
With bold styling, connections aplenty and off the scale tactility, Akai means business with the MAX49 controller. We get touchy feely.
![Spitfire Audio's Percussion Redux was recorded at London's prestigious Air Studios](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aea581495577ea7e93c60425b6588b0c-320-80.jpg)
Spitfire Audio Percussion Redux
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Having witnessed the sonic power of Spitfire's main orchestral palettes, we get beaten to a pulp by Percussion Redux. In a good way
![Although we're not fans of its looks, the breakout cable offers some serious I/O capabilities](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/53f27e3503a7cdea2116d94a72552d92-320-80.jpg)
MOTU Track 16 Interface
By Jono Buchanan last updated
MOTU's interfaces are always world class. We take its latest 16 times round the track
![The preamps represent the Saffire PRO 24's standout feature.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a5d7fd5c0f95ace4bbeb49e6b91d2674-320-80.jpg)
Focusrite Saffire PRO 24
By Jono Buchanan last updated
A high-quality, affordable audio interface
![Fig1: Programmed drum pattern.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/40bd0b7b21bc4aa0138dd69e674c46ed-320-80.jpg)
Create glitchy drums
By Jono Buchanan last updated
With glitchy drum tracks all the rage, we offer some pointers on achieving that lo-fi rhythmic fun
![NI's Kontakt 3 is one of the best software samplers around](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4aeebe825383f9395133f199c1139395-320-80.jpg)
Sampling tips for beginners
By Jono Buchanan last updated
An introduction to the world of the sampler
![A creative sound design tool.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fdd5707f382c0f3dcbfeab7133eeaf07-320-80.jpg)
Universal Audio UAD SPL Transient Designer
By Jono Buchanan last updated
Universal Audio and Sound Performance Lab come together to provide envelope shaping in plug-in form. Music Radar road tests the Transient Designer.
![Use Audio has kept the controls on the Plugiator hardware pretty simple.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ced6d393dfbf50a1bf241780b9d20bcd-320-80.jpg)
Use Audio Plugiator
By Jono Buchanan last updated
An affordable DSP box that enables you to use up to eight synths without touching your CPU
![The Fast Track Ultra 8R looks every inch a pro interface.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/159badc72535755146ae32379a65fcd2-320-80.jpg)
M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R
By Jono Buchanan last updated
If you want to record multiple sources simultaneously, this rack-mountable interface is a winner
![The RS315's only control is a dB adjustment knob.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/808409329bb9dad6975c3cba214a2c23-320-80.jpg)
Abbey Road Plug-ins Brilliance Pack
By Jono Buchanan last updated
The Beatles' EQs can now be plugged into your DAW. Sounds good to us...
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