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062 Steinberg WaveLab Studio 6 Advanced audio analysis and mastering software at a price that belies its big-budget ambitions... 064 Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5033High-quality EQ offering a range of sonic possibilities alongside the classic Neve sound. 066 SoundToys Native BundleLong known for its TDM plug-ins,this release sees the company addressing the RTAS market. 069 M-Audio SputnikIs the new Sputnik the ‘sonic bridge’ between a Neumann U47 and an AKG C12? 071 Digidesign VelvetPromising the ultimate in authenticity,could Digidesign’s Velvet become the king of virtual electric pianos? 072 Roland VP-550Roland brings its Vocal Designer technology to its ever-expanding range of synths.

075 Native Instruments FM8NI’s FM7 has been revamped and re-released as the FM8. 076 Edirol R-09Can the R-09 capture the imagination wherever you are? 078 AMS-Neve 8803Two channels of Neve-quality EQ. 081 PreSonus FaderPortIf you’re tired of using a mouse,FaderPort could be just what you need. 082 Antares Auto-Tune 5Revision five of the original pitch-fixer plug-in. 083 SE Electronics USB2200a Plug‘n’play microphone for musicians on the move. 084 TL Audio M1 TubetrackerValveequipped large-format mixer. 086 Line 6 TonePort KB37Now with a 37-note keyboard and MIDI controller. 089 Mini Reviews

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4 March 2007 MusicTech MAGAZINE