In terms of music technology, 2016 was a banner year of innovation. While many new releases simply offered more of everything for less money, we've noticed a shift toward usefulness, in which manufacturers have designed products or added features that musicians and engineers actually need. As a result, when EM's editors and contributors put their heads together before the holidays, it was relatively easy to select 23 items worthy of an award. But we didn't stop there. This issue marks the 25th anniversary of the Editors' Choice Awards, and to celebrate, we also recognize a number of iconic past winners that changed the industry.
E-Series Professional In-Ear Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now
With the E-Series, Audio-Technica brings the critically acclaimed sonic signature of its M-Series headphones to an in-ear design. Three new models feature powerful drivers, sound-isolating housings and detachable cables.
The critically acclaimed Millennia sound in their most affordable and portable packages yet. Hear the improvement in quality and clarity these high resolution preamps make with your music.
Piano Recording - Your Music Get Real Piano Available Now
Get Real Piano is an online piano recording service. Uploaded midi piano files are custom rendered and recorded on an acoustic Yamaha Disklavier grand piano. The results are returned as hi-res audio files.