Reviews

Review | Mar 22, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

The iRig Stomp from IK Multimedia allows you to use your guitar with your iPad... without cracking the screen with your foot! Mike Watkinson puts his foot down in this revealing review.

Review | Mar 15, 2013 by Hollin Jones

When Arturia announced iMini for iPad there was literally a stampede of writers trying to get their hands on it. Hollin Jones persevered and discovers it's more than just a pretty interface!

Review | Mar 13, 2013 by Noah Pred

The latest addition to the Vestax fleet of VCI DJ Controllers is the VCI-400. Noah Pred puts it through its paces in this in depth review.

Review | Mar 12, 2013 by Mo Volans

Hardware / software hybrid drum machine, Arturia Spark works nicely straight out of the box. Mo Volans puts this luminous, rubber-buttoned piece of kit to the test in our in-depth review.

Review | Mar 09, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Visiting the music studio of a friend often results in a plug-in comparison conversation. Not all plug-ins will empty your wallet or bank account though, as G. W. Childs discovers in this article

Review | Mar 08, 2013 by Jay Asher

What is the Sonnet Echo Express Pro and how can it impact your studio workflow in a positive way? Logic Pro author and guru, Jay Asher, seeks the answer in this review.

Review | Mar 07, 2013 by Noah Pred

How far does Push redefine the boundaries of composition for Live users? Just how good is this revolutionary instrument for beat making and melody creation? Noah Pred explores the pull factor.

Review | Mar 07, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Arguably the most revolutionary of all recent DAWs just got an upgrade. How does Ableton's Live 9 fare in a real-world review? G. W. Childs puts it through its paces and finds out.

Review | Mar 05, 2013 by macProVideo.com

Need to learn Ableton Live 9 & Push? Want the knowledge & techniques streamed direct to your brain? You've come to the right place! Your Ableton journey of mastery starts here.

Review | Feb 25, 2013 by Hollin Jones

Pioneer's new DDJ-WeGo controller packs a mean punch in a small package. At first glance it's affordable, feature-filled and portable. Hollin Jones finds out how "pro" can WeGo ... (sic).

Review | Feb 22, 2013 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

In a seemingly crowded field of entry-level audio interfaces, does the Steinberg UR22 have the stones to compete? Matthew Loel T. Hepworth delves deeply in this feature review.

Review | Feb 21, 2013 by Hollin Jones

Native Instruments scored a hit with iMaschine for iOS beat makers. And for DJs? Traktor DJ for iPad has hit the app store! Hollin Jones takes this app for a spin in this exclusive review.

Review | Feb 19, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

When faced with teaching music using iPads in a school, college or other setting, which apps should you turn to? There are so many apps! Lynda Arnold chooses 5 essential ones every classroom needs.

Review | Feb 15, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

It sounds amazing, it's begging to be tweaked, and it's brighter than an orange dahlia field. What is it? XILS-Lab's new Oxium soft synth of course! G.W. Childs takes this colorful beast for a spin.

Review | Feb 14, 2013 by Noah Pred

How often have you hankered for a synth with a plethora of wave-shaping features, you know, something really unique? Cableguys' Curve 2 to the rescue! Noah Pred follows the curves in this review.