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Review: 1975's Black Sabbath album, Sabotage, was written at a time when the band were caught up in an ongoing legal battle with their former manager. That is what gave the album its title and no doubt fuelled some of the more abrasive and angry tracks. The newly remastered reissue is now paired with a complete live show that was recorded during the band's 1975 tour. Of the 16 tracks, 13 have never before been released. As well as a special new booklet with further fan delights, two extra tracks feature on a bonus 7" with artwork that replicates a rare Japanese version of the single.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, product in perfect working order***


The original, patented, portable acoustic treatment device: the Reflexion Filter PRO.

Beautiful concert halls, gigantic high-ceilinged spaces, lofty stairwells with glorious natural reverb...capturing the sound of an acoustically-pleasing room can make a great recording truly special. But getting a good sound in a bad space is very, very difficult.

What if you're an artist recording at home? What if you don't have the budget for a properly treated studio? What if you move to a new house or apartment?

Since sE invented the Reflexion Filter in 2006, over 120,000 units have made their way into studios and homes worldwide - and it remains the indisputable industry standard for portable, effective acoustic treatment.

How does it work?

When you put a microphone in front of you, it doesn't just hear you - it hears the room around you.

Even if it's a cardioid mic and is listening mostly to just you, it's still picking up reflections from your voice or instrument that are bouncing off the walls and coming back to the mic. The goal of acoustic treatment is to minimize the pickup of such reflections so your primary sound source comes through as pure as possible.

So why not just put some cardboard or foam behind the mic?

Some materials are good at absorbing or reflecting particular frequencies - for example, foam absorbs highs really well, but does nothing for lows.

Unlike cheap foam RF imitations, sE's patented multi-layer technology works evenly across the whole frequency spectrum to ensure a balanced, even sound with no coloration at all.

This is what makes the Reflexion Filter unique, and makes it the choice of the biggest recording artists in the world - whether they're working in untreated rooms, or working in a professionally-designed studio and just need a little more isolation.

Ultra stable hardware:

In 2016, sE completely redesigned their RF Pro's mounting hardware to increase stability, simplify ease of use, and provide an updated level of performance, durability, and aesthetics.

It allows panning and tilting for maximum flexibility, and all moving parts are chromatized to ensure low wear. The extra stability means that your RF Pro can be positioned solidly at any angle to help provide a "dry" sound when recording any source - vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, amplifiers, drums, room mics, strings, and countless other instruments.

In the box:

- Reflexion Filter Pro
- Mounting bracket
- Screw wrench
- Mic stand thread adapter

Notes: Not plastic, metal. No muffled, mids-centric sound but tight low mids and present treble. No problem with feedback, spill or handling noise; instead, maximum flexibility for the voice: the e 835 is a solid choice for performers. Moderation and singing remain crystal clear and natural, even at varying distances from the capsule. Its extremely rugged construction and uncomplicated handling make the e 835 the first choice for rehearsal rooms, home recording or the stage. It has also become a top seller in its class everywhere that speech intelligibility is critical: lectures, presentations or conferences in auditoriums large and small alike.

Dynamic cardioid microphone for speech and vocals

Cuts through high on-stage levels

Clear reproduction with a high presence

Consistent sound quality (varying distances, moving off axis)

Handles high sound pressure levels

Optional silent on/off switch

Isolates handling noise, hum compensating coil

Excellent feedback rejection

Rugged metal housing

Specifications

Dimensions: O 48 x 180 mm
Connector: XLR-3
Frequency response (Microphone): 40 - 16000 Hz
Transducer principle (Microphone): dynamic
Weight: 330 g
Pick-up pattern: cardioid
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 2,7 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance: 350 O
Min. terminating impedance: 1000 O
Weight w/o cable: 330 g

What's in the Box:
1 e 835
1 microphone clip
1 pouch

Notes: Pont-Neuf is an adapeor module which converts between eurorack jacks (3,5mm / 1/8") jacks and banana plugs, providing a simple link between eurorack and Serge 4U systems. The module provides 8 bidirectional channels, is superslim and passive, i.e. does not require a power connection. It does provide a GND-banana-jack to establish a common ground between the systems.

Dimensions:
10 HP
24 mm deep

Review: After 31 years, the Serious Beats compilation serious comes to an end. The very last edition, Serious Beats 100, arrives as a five LP set. The compilation series underlines the progression of commercial house music from a distinctly Belgian perspective, canonizing an incredible number of tracks that have been thoroughly publicly digested and surely will be for years to come. This edition sees appearances from Fatima Yamaha, Fake Blood, Avicii, Dele Sosimi and Parachute Youth.

Review: So Tough was Saint Etienne's second album, and it properly broke the band into the wider public consciousness thanks to their canny blend of house music, Balearic and melancholic indie. To date it remains the highest charting of their albums, helped no doubt by Sarah Cracknell becoming a permanent member of the band, the free-spirited nature of independent music in the early 90s and the success of the single 'Youre In A Bad Way'. Some 30 years on from its original release, So Tough is getting the luxury reissue treatment in the form of a triple-vinyl pressing, a 7" and a 28-page booklet - surely essential for any of the band's devoted fanbase.

Review: Song Cycle Records has put together a collector's edition box set of the Solaris original soundtrack as realised by Russian composer Edward Artemiev, who was once a member of the legendary Experimental Studio of Electronic Music in Moscow. Andrey Tarkovsky's masterpiece film from 1972 is a cosmic epic with a soundtrack to match thanks to its many eerie synthesiser sounds and lo-fi, alien ambient atmospheres. The pair also worked on Mirror (1975) and Stalker (1979), but Solaris might be their best, as this compelling box set proves.

Notes: Another intriguing experimental offering from Soma Labs. ROaT is a digital synth inspired by 80s video games. Four oscillators combine with a sequencer to create drones, soundscapes and glitchy loops.

Supplier's Notes:
Rumble of Ancient Times (RoAT) is an 8-bit noise synthesizer and sequencer inspired by the clever programming of the early PC era when an entire video game would fit on a floppy disk. RoAT is capable of a wide variety of sounds ranging from dense noise scapes to diverse glitching rhythmic patterns. The compact and portable instrument contains many elements that can be combined into surprising musical results.

The "heart" of the synthesizer contains 4 sound oscillators, each with a tunable waveform and an individual LFO, which can modulate the tone or volume of the oscillator. The modulated signal of each oscillator is mixed with other signals using 1,536 variations of complex summing algorithms that contain FM, ring modulation, bitwise logical operations and more.

The synth contains an 8-bit resonant lowpass filter with a distinct Lo-Fi character.
The built-in sequencer can be synced to an external device and also send clock out.
RoAT is battery powered and can work up to 130 hours on one set of AAA batteries.

Rumble of Ancient Times is built on a very simple 8-bit microcontroller similar to the ones used in the "brains" of old refrigerators and other simple electronic devices. Thanks to some very clever programming, it's also able to drive a very capable synth with many features!

In stark contrast to modern consumer electronics, this synth celebrates and emphasizes what can be achieved with efficiency of code and using chips considered obsolete by industry leaders. We live in an age where text editors can be 1GB or more and simple things like checking email require the latest OS and powerful processing, despite the core tasks being no different than 15 years ago with a fraction of the computational power.

So RoAT proposes a new kind of ecological thinking with the innovative use of chips that were developed and produced decades ago, instead of turning them into millions of tons of trash. We can still use technology that the industry forced us to consider obsolete, with the added benefit here of extremely low power consumption. It's an environmentally friendlier approach than galloping in the rush of planned obsolescence that damages our planet and wastes precious resources.

Rumble of Ancient Times was designed and programmed by Kakos Nonos, a new creative mind who joined the SOMA development team. His very unique style of building electronic musical instruments combines quality craftsmanship, advanced programming and a love for medieval acoustic instruments such as gusli, wheeled lyre and bagpipes.

Specifications:

Sync out voltage: 5 V
Minimum syn in voltage: 0.2 V
Current input: 20 mA
Maximum output voltage: 5 V
Audio output:3.5 mm jack
Sync out: 3.5 mm jack
Power Supply: 4*AAA battaries
Size: 122 x 136 x 40 mm
Weight (without batteries): 145 g

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


Made and released way back in 1958, Somethin' Else is a classic jazz album by the American alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, notably his only ever album for the esteemed Blue Note label. It famously hears Adderley enlist the help of trumpeter Miles Davis as one of its sidemen, and this was an ongoing relationship that later paved the way for popular jazz as a whole; without Somethin' Else, we wouldn't have Kind Of Blue, for which Adderley would contribute his sax playing just a year later. Though it is a testament to the unity of two great core musicians, we also hear the piano stylings of Hank Jones, bassist Sam Jones and drummer Art Blakey.

Review: British rock sensation U2 deliver 'Songs Of Surrender', which compiles the best of the band's most well-known songs, which were re-recorded and reinterpreted during the pandemic lockdowns of 2020. Hits include 'With Or Without You', 'Pride', 'Bad' and 'Stories For Boys', making this a deluxe retrospective for any U2 fan champing at the bit for new material.

Review: Sonic Transmutations is an extended compilation album celebrating over three decades of Clone Records. Marking the 31 years - which is coincidentally the national Dutch telephone code - the 8x12" inch box set draws together veteran talent and emerging iconoclasts, transmitting a frequency rooted the imprint's signature blend of essential dance music while journeying off into territories unknown. In a constant state of unfolding, morphing across phases of matter, Sonic Transmutations purveys an elemental energy that stands in testament to Clone's enduring legacy and explorations of sounds and structures.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


A LS1lightstrip but in THREE fat dimensions!

A matrix of awesome and a powerful and unique CV controller for your system.

LP1lightplane is an expanded, tri-dimensional LS1 lightstrip. The same functions are exposed on either axis plus pressure (z) for three times the fun!

Review: Airto Moreira and Flora Purim are known as the legendary King and Queen of Brazilian Jazz. For the last 60 years they have been serving up rich and vivid albums as well as playing exhilarating live shows all over the world. They have fans all over the world from Japan's concert halls to the UK's jazz funk and jazz dance scenes and their latest album in 2022, If You Will, was nominated for a Grammy, proving that they very much still have it. A Celebration: 60 Years - Sounds, Dreams & Other Stories is a collection of their many best bits from over the years.

Notes: Constructed with 100% aluminium die casting, this sleek and robust keyboard stand weighs a mere 3.06kg, making it an incredibly lightweight and portable option. Designed to support keyboards with up to 76 keys and weighing up to 60kg, it offers reliability and strength for musicians on the go. Easy to set up and dismantle, this stand is a perfect choice for those looking to blend functionality with simplicity.

Features:

Maximum height: 1.30m
Capacity: 69.8kg
Weight: 3.49kg

Notes: Constructed with 100% aluminium die casting, this sleek and robust keyboard stand weighs a mere 3.06kg, making it an incredibly lightweight and portable option. Designed to support keyboards with up to 76 keys and weighing up to 60kg, it offers reliability and strength for musicians on the go. Easy to set up and dismantle, this stand is a perfect choice for those looking to blend functionality with simplicity.

Features:

Maximum height: 1.30m
Capacity: 69.8kg
Weight: 3.49kg

Notes: The STAY Slim 2 tier keyboard stand is a lightweight (just 2.9kg) aluminium keyboard stand ideal for practice, studio and performance use. This model with curved arms on the top tier enables a peripheral such as smaller synth, laptop or mixer to be placed safely above the main keyboard. The stand is quick to put up and packs away quickly into the neat zip carry case that is included. Despite being so lightweight the keyboard can carry a 61 note keyboard of up to 10kg on each pair of arms. The tripod foot design raises the stand off the ground and provides a very stable plus gives room for sustain and other effects pedals to be placed exactly where you want them. In addition, the stands keyboard arms are height adjustable (top level max height is 1100mm) and the top deck arms are set at a 10 degree angle for ease of playing. Cables can be neatly run down the stand using the proved stretch clips.

- Maximum load capacity: 20 kg (10kg per tier)
- Automotive paint
- Ultra fast assembling
- Product net weight: starting at 2.8 kg
- Tote bag included

Notes: The easy-to-use production toolkit to get you creating podcasts quickly and in great quality on your computer or iOS device. The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack combines a dual-channel USB 2.0 audio interface, quality condenser microphone and all mic accessories with a full software suite. It's a complete, studio-grade social media production package.

The ST-M01 studio condenser microphone

The ST-M01 studio condenser microphone includes the heritage of many high-quality studio mics. With excellent sensitivity and a wide frequency response for recording speech, singing or any musical instrument, it captures every nuance of the signal in excellent quality.
The included accessories

These qualities are enhanced by the included pop screen to reduce noise, a low noise microphone cable to connect the ST-M01 to the UR12 and a tabletop mic stand to help you place the microphone in the best position.

Advantages Of Using The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack

Become a podcast pro with the complete package

Share your thoughts, inspiration, ideas and news with the world by recording podcasts for broadcast on any online medium, or write them to audio files for distribution or download. With this versatile and highly portable production package, you can produce your podcast anywhere - at home, at work, on vacation, even in the middle of nowhere! With seamless PC/Mac computer and iOS compatibility, it has everything you need to become a true podcast pro.

Attract and entertain followers by live streaming

Streaming and vlogging are great ways to reach new audiences, as well as entertaining your existing followers. The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack provides the ideal platform for you to go live online. The Loopback function lets you easily stream any audio content to live online platforms, with the included condenser microphone, high-quality inputs and included software meaning your audience will hear everything in superb quality.

Work from home in the best audio quality

Nowadays working from home has become commonplace; connecting with colleagues and business partners via video chats is an essential part of the working day for many people. The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack includes everything you need to help improve the quality of your spoken contributions to online meetings. With the high-quality UR12 audio interface, microphone and accessories, you can help your colleagues and business partners to clearly understand your message.

Go live online

The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack includes everything you need for performing online. Whether it's karaoke with social singing apps like Smule, live music, spoken recitals, sports commentaries or just having fun with friends, the iOS connectivity and included high-quality condenser microphone, cable and pop shield make it the ideal online performance package, wherever you are.

Connectivity

Total number of inputs: 2
Total number of Outputs: 2
Microphone inputs: 1
Inputs with HI-Z: 1
Analogue inputs TRS: 1
Analogue inputs Combo: 0
Analogue outputs TRS: 0
Phantom power: 1
Headphones outputs: 1
Digital In ADAT: 0
Digital Out ADAT: 0
Digital In S/PDIF Optical: 0
Digital Out S/PDIF Optical: 0

Dimensions

Weight: 850 g
Width: 159 mm
Height: 47 mm
Depth: 144 mm

DSP

Monitoring: Hardware based zero latency monitoring (switchable)

General
Connection Type: USB 2.0
Design: Desktop (1/3 19", 1HU)
Casing: Full-metal casing

AD/DA: 24 bit
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Dynamic range input: 101 [dB]

System requirements

Operating systems (Mac): macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey
Operating systems (Windows): Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
Operating systems (iOS): iOS 14, iOS 10, iOS 11, iOS 12, iOS 13
Apple silicon-based Mac: Rosetta 2 App
Port: USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (Tested with Intel USB 3.0 host controller)
CPU minimum (Windows): Intel Core i-series multicore processor 2 GHz or faster, or AMD equivalent processor
RAM minimum: 4 GB
Hard disk free space: 100 MB
Display resolution recommended: 1280 x 800
Internet connection for: manuals and instructions, driver and tools, additional downloads, license activation, account sign up and product registration, installer download

Review: While they might be best known for one mega-hit, Pete Burns' Dead Or Alive were much more than 'You Spin Me Round'. Emerging just ahead of the new romantics era, their embrace of synth-pop collided with an antagonistic spirit rooted in punk. Capped off with the flamboyant theatrics of Burns' voice and appearance, and you have one of the all-time greats of the era, amply celebrated on this singles collection which features some of the killer extended mixes and alternative versions that make their 12"s as essential as their LPs. At 180 tracks spread over 27 discs, there's a lot to chew on - much more than just a one-hit wonder.

Notes: The Cosmic ECHO is an analogue-sounding LoFi delay that will work with just about anything you plug into it.

The dark, lush, moody tones of the ever-popular PT2399 IC provide an out-of-this-world experience. Our take on this classic pedal pushes the chip's limits so you can explore all the gritty elements drifting at the edge of long delay rates. It already outperforms other bucket brigade style echoes, but just to be sure, we added 2 momentary switches, Zone and Warp.

Dark, rich sounds with the analogue vibe of a tape echo.

Uses the PT2399 IC, a bucket brigade style emulation. This IC has 16-bit sampling for 30-300 milliseconds. After that, the sample rate goes down in relation to the delay length. This results in artifacts and noise being introduced into the audio for weird, cosmic, psychedelic sounds.

Delay length: 30ms-1,250ms

3 knobs: Feedback, Mix and Rate. The Mix is a wet-only control that attenuates the amount of delayed signal in the signal chain. The Rate controls the number of repeats in an organic-sounding way.

Warp button: Momentary pushbutton switch that gives a bright, "small speaker" tone.

Zone button: Momentary pushbutton switch that introduces feedback into the circuit momentarily. Great for adding rhythmic feedback and other strange sounds. The Zone amount can be adjusted by an internal trim pot.

Pedal may have a slight volume drop.

Great for shoegaze, surf rock, ambient and experimental sounds.

Pedal uses a 125B case

Dimensions (L x W x H): 4 7/8" x 2 5/8" x 2 3/16" (124mm x 67mm x 56mm).

Takes a 9V battery or 9V centre negative 2.1mm barrel power supply (not included).

Review: Studio Ghibli's beloved animated masterpieces, Kiki's Delivery Service and Porco Rosso, embark on a new sonic adventure with the long-awaited release of their soundtracks on vinyl. Composed by the legendary Joe Hisaishi, these vinyl releases offer a captivating auditory experience that transports listeners to the enchanting worlds of these cinematic treasures. Kiki's Delivery Service enchants with its playful melodies and heartwarming themes. Soaring orchestrations, ethereal vocals, and enchanting piano passages evoke the film's whimsical atmosphere. Hisaishi's score masterfully blends big band jazz, sweeping orchestral arrangements and atmospheric soundscapes. There has been new artwork made for this beautiful package, making this a must-have for fans of the iconic Japanese animation studio and music enthusiasts alike.

Notes: The Sumiko Pearl is a truly unique and precious find within the sea of entry-level phono cartridges. With decades of accolades to its name, the Pearl's smooth, natural sound reproduction breathes life into any recording with poise and transparency. Its diminutive price also belies its colossal ability to pull a complete sonic picture from each record it touches.

Rounding off the budget series with style and aplomb, the Pearl is an affordable audiophile marvel that's sure to delight.

Frequency Response:: 12Hz - 30kHz
Output Voltage: 4.0mV
Load Impedance: 47kO
Channel Seperation: 3dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance: <0.5dB@ 1kHz
Stylus Type: Elliptical
Compliance: 12x10-6 cm/dyn
Tracking Force Range: 1.5 - 2.0g
Recommended Force: 2.0g
Cartridge Weight: 6.0g