Note from the boss man: I have not recovered the Neumann. I have not recovered Melissa. The tape gods are angry.
Recommended Reading
Zachary Darrel Randall
Affordable doesn’t mean amateur — these interfaces punch way above their price.
Zachary Darrel Randall
Your first DAW doesn’t have to be overwhelming — this will help you pick confidently.
Zachary Darrel Randall
These monitors are honest enough to hurt your feelings (in a good way).
Hallo once more, cherished Sonic Odyssey faithful! I am Gianni Oberhausen, your humble Intern (third class), reporting once again from the chaotic epicenter of Herr Randall’s sonic sanctum — now featuring a permanent spectral hum and what may be a sentient ribbon cable. This week, I’m dictating via talkback mic, as I’ve become physically tangled in a snarl of Mogami patch cables. Please send help. Or at least snacks.
As is tradition, I now present to you the week’s most intriguing Reviews, News, and Trends — compiled while dodging capacitor shrapnel and side-eye from an elderly gray tabby, who does not appreciate my attempts to pet him with my toes.
Reviews & Roundups
Adam Audio D3V Monitor Review — MusicRadar
Refined clarity and solid low end in a sleek modern package.
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Plugin Review — MusicRadar
The legendary clean tone gets digitized with impressive results.
TC Electronic Ditto+ 2 Review — Sound On Sound
A looper that finally gets the interface right — intuitive and powerful.
Beyerdynamic DT 70 iE Review — Sound On Sound
Audiophile-grade IEMs with pro studio DNA.
7 Best Synths for Indie Bands — Gearnews
From analog warmth to digital sparkle, these synths shine on stage.
P821-MDN Tape by Pulsar Modular Review — Rekkerd
Organic saturation and eerie realism — tape delay with personality.
News
Tony Iommi on Firing Ozzy — MusicRadar
Heavy is the crown — the Sabbath split, revisited.
Klon Centaur Inventor Sues Behringer — MusicRadar
The Klon wars heat up in court.
Boom Library Releases WW2 Firearms — Sound On Sound
Pristine sound design samples for historical battle scenes.
AAS Lounge Lizard EP-5 Announced — Sound On Sound
The classic electric piano plugin gets a refresh.
Behringer Teases Eurorack Sequencer — Gearnews
Step-based, CV-friendly, and ready to annoy your modular purist friends.
Trends
Why Songs Are Peaking Faster (and Fading Quicker) — Hypebot
The streaming landscape is changing hit longevity — here’s why.
Streaming Platforms Must Combat Fraud — Music Business Worldwide
Fake plays, fake fans, real problems.
Sonic Odyssey Highlights
Week in Review — June 3, 2025
Ancient tape gods, spectral cats, and your usual roundup of nonsense.
Choosing the Right Studio Monitors
How to stop blaming your speakers and start blaming your mix.
Thank you, once again, for accompanying me on this perilous pilgrimage through plugin portals and haunted hardware. If I am not free by next week, please assume I have merged with the patchbay and will henceforth respond only to MIDI CC messages.
Until then —
Gianni (now technically a modular synth)
