Reviews

Review | Nov 01, 2013 by Darren Burgos

Are classic analog synth sounds you've always wanted to achieve with software plug-ins really possible? Darren Burgos explores Spire by Reveal Sound and finds it is more than the sum of its parts.

Review | Oct 31, 2013 by Hollin Jones

Since the first Maschine, Native Instruments have captured the hearts and minds of musicians, producers & finger drummers! So what does Maschine Studio bring to the table? Hollin Jones taps into it.

Review | Oct 30, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

There's loops upon loops all vying for you attention... so, what is it about Minimal Techno Revolution that helps it stand out from the crowd? G. W. Childs discovers more than he bargained for.

Review | Oct 29, 2013 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

iZotope's original Nectar plug-in gained a reputation as a one-stop-shop for vocal production. But will Nectar 2 be a sweet deal? Matt Loel T Hepworth dives deep inside.

Review | Oct 28, 2013 by Noah Pred

Us producers are always looking for affordable and fresh sound libraries to add to our existing sonic palettes. Noah Pred checks out Wave Alchemy's latest focus packs designed to get your beats on.

Review | Oct 24, 2013 by Mo Volans

With dozens of good software reverb units available, a new reverb plug-in would need to be pretty special to make us sit up and take notice. Find out what effect Spark Verb has had on Mo Volans...

Review | Oct 23, 2013 by Hollin Jones

Are you looking to up your game as a producer... and have some cash to spend? If so, you may be in the market for a good pair of studio monitors. Hollin Jones puts the ATC SCM25A monitors to the test.

Review | Oct 22, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Mac audio editors have been dropping like flies the past couple of years, but with Parallels there's a world of PC audio editors available, including Sound Forge 11. Gary Hiebner gets editing.

Review | Oct 21, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

In a world where we try to have one device do everything (iPhone I'm looking at you), it's refreshing that Akai have created the MPX8 with specialist sample player and MIDI controller functionality.

Review | Oct 20, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Rack Extensions! You've got to congratulate Propellerhead for creating this format. And since they have every developer worth their salt has jumped on board with their plug-ins, including kiloHearts.

Review | Oct 16, 2013 by Hollin Jones

FXpansion's BFD3 has arrived! BFD2 is still much loved and used for drum production... but, will BFD 3 take the crown for best acoustic drum instrument in a plug-in? Read our review to find out more.

Review | Oct 15, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

Those who score music usually reach for Sibelius or Finale. However, PreSonus have recently acquired Notion, which at version 4, looks set to provide a capable alternative. Lynda Arnold checks it out.

Review | Oct 14, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Probably the most talked about analog synths in 2013 are from Korg. G. W. Childs wasted no time getting hands on with the Volca Keys, which at under $150 is a steal, but how does it sound and perform?

Review | Oct 13, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

In our continuing series of using sound as a healing tool, Lynda Arnold returns with a review of Ambiscience for iPhone: a powerful app capable of altering your brainwaves using binaural beats.

Review | Oct 11, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Good quality headphones tend to last a lifetime... so a good, comfy pair of cans make for a good investment. G. W. Childs tries on the Yamaha MT-220 studio headphones for size and reports back...