Expressing a musical note such that it sounds analogue and ‘real’ is a challenge for developers of sampled sounds, as heard on many digital pianos. The compromises inherent in the technology are why M

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Electro-Harmonix revives the classic three-transistor Tone Bender and evolves it for more sonic variety

£979 from dji-retail.co.uk DJI has pushed the weight of this drone to the absolute limit, officially weighing just a tenth of a gram less than the 250g ceiling that introduces tighter restrictions. It

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