SOS Awards 2025 results announced: Arturia and Lewitt take home awards

The SOS Awards highlight innovations and modern design in music technologies. The nominations are limited to products that were launched or reviewed from September 2023 to the end of August 2024. The winners in each category are the products that received the most votes through the Sound on Sound online voting portal.

You will find all the winners chosen by Sound On Sound readers, as well as the closest contenders in each category who received the "Highly Rated" distinction from the SOS editorial team. Among the numerous nominations and brands, products from Arturia and Lewitt stood out and deservedly secured their place among the best.

Winner in the category “Best Performance Controller” – Arturia KeyLab Essential Mk3

Arturia KeyLab Essential Mk3

Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 is a modern versatile MIDI keyboard that combines an intuitive workflow with advanced features. Available in 49, 61, and 88 key versions, which are velocity-sensitive, it offers a large number of tactile controls (faders, encoders, pads), integration with major DAWs and plugins. Among the creative features are the arpeggiator, chord play, and scale mode. The keyboard also includes a software package, including Analog Lab V and Ableton Live Lite, making it ideal for musicians and music producers.

Winner in the category “Best Microphone” – Lewitt RAY

Lewitt RAY

Lewitt RAY is a versatile professional XLR microphone with innovative AURA technology, which measures the distance to the microphone and automatically adjusts the level and tone. It also features the MUTE by Distance function and an analog mute button. The high sound quality, compact design, shock mount, and windscreen make it ideal for podcasts, streaming, and music recordings. The microphone requires 48V phantom power.

Winner in the category “Best Software Instrument” – Arturia V Collection X

Arturia V Collection X

V Collection X is a professional software package that includes 39 instruments, ranging from classic synthesizer and keyboard emulations to innovative hybrid instruments like Augmented. It features over 10,000 presets, new instruments such as Minifreak V, Acid V, CP70 V, Augmented Grand Piano, and Brass, as well as updates to Mini V and Wurli V. The collection provides unparalleled sound quality, ease of use, and supports MPE and NKS, making it an ideal choice for music producers.

Highly Rated in the category “Best Audio Interface” – Lewitt CONNECT 2

Lewitt CONNECT 2

Lewitt CONNECT 2 is a convenient and compact audio interface for musicians and content creators, providing high-quality sound with just a few clicks. It features automatic setup, Clipguard, a compressor, noise suppression, and three built-in amplifiers. CONNECT 2 offers touch control, a customizable button for shortcuts, and the ability to adjust the LED colors.