Chosen by the readers of Sound On Sound
Published February 2022
Highly Commended
Audio Interface
Universal Audio Apollo Solo
DAW
Steinberg Cubase Pro 11
Effects & Processing Hardware
Warm Audio Bus‑Comp
Music Software
Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 8
Plug‑in
Universal Audio API Vision Channel Strip Collection
Software Instrument
Arturia Pigments 3
Guitar Technology Product
Universal Audio UAFX Pedals
Keyboard/Synth
Sequential Prophet‑5 & 10
Performance Controller
Akai MPK Mini MkIII
Drum Machine/Sampler/Sequencer
Roland TR‑6S
Microphone
Shure MV7
Live Sound Product
Sennheiser MD 435
Monitor
Genelec 8361A
Microphone Preamp
RME 12Mic
Hardware Recorder
iZotope Spire Studio 2nd Generation
Mixer/Mixing Controller
Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit
Headphones
Focal Clear MG Professional
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