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Here are the latest and biggest developments in the music technology world from August.

Plugging studio mics into your smartphone and DSLR can dramatically improve the sound of your videos – and this affordable preamp allows it at an entry-level price.

The company’s latest “everything box” gives musicians and producers tools to cover virtually all facets of music production, with synths, guitar modelling, sampled instruments and mixing and mastering tools. But is it worth the hefty price tag?

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Here are all the new music technology developments from July that you should know about.

The line includes the X-Drive, X-Vibe, X-Time and X-Space pedals.

The UNO Synth goes Pro, expanding capabilities in all directions – but does it genuinely deserve professional billing? Very much so.

Who says bigger is always better? These compact monitors will give you audio clarity in even the tightest of spaces.

This long-running guitar amp simulator receives more than a fresh coat of paint for its fifth generation, rather a significant interface overhaul coupled with huge sonic advancements.

It also replicates sample-based instruments such as the Mattel Optigan, Vako Orchestron and 360 Systems Digital Keyboard.