Review | Mar 30, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

UVI tells us their Rotary effect plugin is a modern emulation of the classic rotary speaker effect, delivering deep controls and wide-ranging tonal possibilities. Matt Vanacoro puts it to the test.

Review | Mar 23, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

There are many fine add-on synths created for Reaktor, but did you know about these five great models that come as part of the standard Reaktor library?

Review | Mar 19, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Yamaha's powerful Montage operating system has had an update, adding cool new features like Auto Beat Sync. Matt Vanacoro put it through its paces.

Tutorial | Mar 19, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Matt Vanacoro shares his many years of musical experience to offer an insight into how going beyond 7th chords can add a new layer to your playing.

News | Mar 18, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Every month there's stories on the demise of music, the quality of music, or, in this case, the futility of making an album. Stevie Nicks has given an interesting opinion. Matt Vanacoro investigates.

Review | Mar 12, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Antelope Audio makes some great high-end recording and mixing gear, but would the Goliath live up to its name, and corresponding price tag? Matt Vanacoro found out...

Review | Mar 07, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

We loved UAD's Apollo Twin, so how could they make it any better? Why, by doubling the DSP power of course! Matt Vanacoro put it to the test.

Tutorial | Mar 04, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Hammond organ emulations have improved immeasurably over the years. Here are four pro tips to help you make your organ playing sound as authentic as possible.

Review | Feb 20, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Can't get your hands on a real Korg 3200? That's not surprising. But what might surprise you is the low introductory price of this amazing recreation of that classic synth from UVI.

Review | Feb 19, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Positive Grid makes some of the best guitar and mixing plugins for iOS and for the desktop. We couldn't wait to get our hands on their new Pro Series EQ.

Review | Feb 18, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Adding a dedicated DAC to your listening device can make a world of difference when it comes to audio quality. We couldn't wait to try out the sleek new Spectra from NextDrive.

Tutorial | Feb 13, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

What if you could move whole bunches of settings between sessions easily with just a few clicks? Actually you can, as Matt Vanacoro reveals.

Review | Feb 11, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

We checked out HEDD's new Type 07 studio monitors at NAMM but couldn't wait to try a pair for ourselves. Here's what we discovered.

Tutorial | Feb 09, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Logic Pro X has a wealth of synths bundled with it, but they all have their own unique character and potential uses. Matt Vanacoro sheds some light on exactly what those are.

Review | Feb 07, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

If you thought that online DAWs were a pale imitation of the real thing, BandLab may very well be the one that makes you change your mind.