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Review: Seven years after his last album, UK techno mainstay Perc is back with another thrilling full length that brings together the past, present and future of his sound. Hard techno is very much in right now but Perc has always dealt in a tough take on the genre that is at odds with the usual tropes and he showcases that again here with plenty of high-energy tracks and a healthy dose of his signature industrial texture. In between percussive workouts, there are some flashy acid lines and all manner of deeply penetrating drones. A great return for this vital artist.

Notes: This specially designed stand for Elektron Digitakt / Digitone is attached from below to the equipment’s chassis, utilizing its universal VESA mounting points, enabling the use of the equipment in a much more ergonomic inclined position.

By swapping the position of the feet, it is possible to use the equipment in two different positions: lying down and upright.

It can be set up in a matter of seconds and weighs just a few grams.

Each stand features a groove to accommodate silicone feet to prevent the equipment from slipping or scratching.

Includes both side stands, screws for installation, and silicone feet.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Following his breakthrough with the classic 'What Is Love?' in 1983, Howard Jones became a cult figure in the synth-pop explosion. For those keyed into his legacy, there's a rich seam of inventive pop which is redolent of the era but also sports its own unique edge and now Cherry Red have gathered together the best of his work over the past 40 years on this double vinyl set. Featuring 22 tracks and slipping a few choice alternative mixes into the running order, this is a fitting celebration of an underrated champion of UK pop.

Notes: Simply sophisticated

With the 200 series, BOSS introduces a new generation of pedals that pack advanced sound and versatility into a streamlined size that saves space on your board. Grab-and-go controls and multi-function switches make operation easy and intuitive, while onboard memories allow you to store multiple setups for instant recall. All 200 series pedals feature premium audio quality with 32-bit internal processing and offer support for external control via footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI.

The OD-200 Hybrid Drive brings next-level sound, feel, and flexibility to overdrive and distortion, combining decades of BOSS tone expertise with innovative technologies. Powered by hybrid analogue/digital circuitry, this dream pedal delivers any drive tone you can imagine via 12 primary modes, 15 boost types, series/parallel gain paths, and more. There's even an advanced gate on board, ideal for both eliminating noise and adding tightness to high-gain drive tones.

Version 1.1 Update: User Memory Expansion

The free Version 1.1 software update brings increased flexibility to the BOSS 200 series, greatly expanding the onboard memory capacity for storing and recalling sounds. There are now 128 user setups available. Setups can also be recalled directly via MIDI program change.

For optimal performance, stay up to date with the current OD-200 system software

Premium Drive Tones with BOSS's Advanced Hybrid Design

The OD-200's next-generation hybrid design seamlessly brings analogue and digital clipping circuits together for the best of all worlds, putting a universe of expressive drive colours under your fingers. Twelve modes offer a variety of premium overdrive, fuzz, and distortion sounds, including a high-gain Brown mode derived from the acclaimed Katana amplifier series. And with the three high-performance "X" drive modes powered by BOSS's cutting-edge MDP tech, you'll experience enhanced definition, clarity, and dynamic response that's perfect for modern playing styles.

Powerful Gain Shaping with Series and Parallel Boosts

While each of the OD-200's 12 main drive modes sound fantastic on their own, you're able to craft tones even further with 15 switchable boost circuits. Placing the boost in series lets you create traditional stacked drive voices, complete with post-gain level to balance with the bypassed sound or kick up the volume for solos. The boost circuit can also be used in parallel with the main mode, enabling side-by-side blending for an unlimited range of unique drive textures.

Kill the Noise and Tighten Your Tone

With its integrated gate circuit, the OD-200 always keeps your signal clear and quiet when you're not playing. The default setting is a great starting point, providing gentle, transparent gating that works well for general playing styles. The decay and threshold controls can also be adjusted for super-fast gate performance when needed, perfect for bringing tightness to heavy modern styles that combine full-throttle gain with precision staccato riffing.

Dial in Sounds Fast

The OD-200 offers a ton of advanced capabilities, but remains as simple to use as any regular distortion stomp. With dedicated controls, you can quickly dial in the gain and overall level for any selected mode, then sculpt the tone with wide-ranging low, mid, and high EQ. There's also a multi-function parameter knob, which changes operation based on the group selected with the panel's parameter switch and LED status indicators.

Save and Recall Your Favourite Setups

The OD-200 features 127 user memories plus a real-time panel setting, giving you 128 total setups to choose from. Any range of consecutive memories and the panel setting can be assigned for scrolling access from a footswitch. It's also possible to limit the scrolling range or assign memories directly for even faster recall.

Specifications

Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz
AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
Processing: 32-bit floating point
Drive Circuit: Analogue + Digital

Modes:
12 modes
OVERDRIVE, BLUES, SCREAM, CNTR OD, X-DRIVE, DIST, X-DIST, STACK DRIVE, FAT DIST, BROWN, X-METAL, FUZZ

Memory: 127 + Manual
Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level: INPUT: +7 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT: -10 dBu
Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT: +7 dBu (Load Impedance: 220 k ohms or greater)
Output Impedance: OUTPUT: 1 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass

Controls: ON/OFF switch, MEMORY/BOOST switch
MODE knob, DRIVE knob, LEVEL knob, PARAM knob, LOW knob, MIDDLE knob, HIGH knob
PARAM button, MEMORY button
Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Indicator: PARAM indicator, MEMORY (MAN, 1--4) indicators

Connectors:
INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
DC IN jack
USB port: USB micro B-type (program update only)

Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3, AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw: 220 mA

Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use:
Alkaline: Approx. 6 Hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories:

Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Leaflet "To obtain the Owner's Manual"
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3
Rubber foot x 4

Options (sold separately):
AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535

Size & weight:

Width: 101 mm / 4 inches
Depth: 138 mm / 5-7/16 inches
Height: 63 mm / 2-1/2 inches
Height: (including rubber foot)65 mm / 2-9/16 inches
Weight: 600 g / 1 lb 6 oz
Weight (including battery): 670 g / 1 lb 8 oz

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


The second release on 3 Mats features a cast of emergent artists dealing in the vibrant seam where electro synthesis and techno focus collide. If you rate labels like Partisan and EYA you'll be into this record, without a doubt. Frankfurt producer Philipp Boss opens up the record with 'Die Schone', a collaboration with Gianluca, while Gabriel Belabbas creates a rolling warm-up delight of electro breaks with an iconic sample on 'Dance With The Speaker'. Muelsa's 'The Future Is A Trap' is a raw, boxy machine workout and Nico Lampariello finishes the record off with an acid laced workout for the darker side of the dance.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


It is only a young label but Space Trace can already consider us fans. This new double pack The Wandering Mind is its third release and is another doozy. Eric OS is the man with the music and whoever has done the artwork also deserves plenty of credit. Across 11 cuts, the producer explores minimal, tech and house with a deft melodic touch and knack for pumping grooves full of warmth, heart and soul. The likes of 'Sonic Wave' with its bumping kicks will enliven any club, and 'Am I Awake Or In My Mind' then taps into some of the glossy disco energy of Metro Area's self-titled classic. When things slow down a touch such as on 'Moments In Time' they remain just as cosmic and captivating and harder moments like 'Freaky Circles' ensure things never grow stale or predictable.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


After label owner TOBI's fantastic debut release late last year with his 'Arrival Of The Nila' EP, the artist now presents the IT Guys for their debut release on the same label. Featuring four hi-fi trance-house with notes of Italo and progressive, it's a sound on a slightly different tip to its predecessor, but just as impactful. Various moods are explored, from the more resolutely euphoric ('Double Trouble') to the muted and transitional ('Baile Delito').

Review: Turin's reputation as an enclave of Italian alternative music and culture is well known. Southern Europe's Motor City has the stunning piazzas and palazzos we want from its country, but also the huge industrial areas, many now in decline or waiting to be redeveloped, that catalyse so much in electronic and industrial music. Meanwhile, a few miles beyond town we find spectacular countryside, national parks, mountain ranges, and inspiration for deep ambient. SabaSaba were born from and into this, and the duo have established themselves as one of the region's foremost purveyors of unusual tunes. Unknown City is a like a blueprint for what a contemporary horror score could be, whether that's the slow release of the John Carpenter-esque 'Night Plotters', haunting chants and shimmers of 'Wrists Free', eerie atmospheres of 'False Speech', or anything in between.