Reviews

Review | Mar 06, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Making music with iOS is really convenient, but sometimes you do need extra tools to get the best results. Here are 5 useful accessories available for under $100.

Review | Mar 04, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Matt Vanacoro has been road testing Bitwig Studio's new synth, Phase 4, and likes what it has to offer. Read on to find out exactly what he made of it...

Review | Mar 04, 2018 by Scott Riesterer

Yes, we know it's 2018 already. But with so many great synth modules to choose from, picking 2017's best took a little longer than expected. So here's our favorites, with something for everyone...

Review | Mar 03, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Turning simple sounds into completely different effects suitable for use in foley for film and TV is Krotos Audio Reformer Pro's bread and butter. G.W Childs took it for a test drive.

Review | Mar 02, 2018 by Jade Wii

A standalone sequencer for your modular setup, the Malekko Heavy Industry Varigate 4+ packs plenty of punch without taking up lots of space. Find out what Jade Wii made of it...

Review | Mar 01, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Watch this 25 minute video overview and preview / mini-review of the new Behringer Neutron semi-modular analog hardware synthesizer. Find out what it really sounds like and how good it really is.

Review | Feb 28, 2018 by Joe Albano

Logic Pro X 10.4 is packed full of new features, upgrades and enhancements and it's free for existing users. Joe Albano finds much to like in the latest update to Apple's flagship DAW.

Review | Feb 27, 2018 by Shane Berry

Toontrack's latest EZdrummer expansion pack captures the sounds of classic British pop thanks to some meticulous production and big-name performers. Here's what Shane Berry made of it...

Review | Feb 26, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Complex synthesizer? Check. Expressive controller? Check. Continuous playing surface? Check. The Haken Continuum Fingerboard is a synth like no other. This review explores what makes it so special.

Review | Feb 23, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Getting a wider, richer vocal sound without re-recording or heavy editing can be tricky. So could Sonnox's new VoxDoubler save the day? G.W Childs finds out.

Review | Feb 22, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Dramatic rises, swells, hits and falls can all be found inside UVI's latest multi-instrument, Meteor. Matt Vanacoro road tests it and likes what he finds...

Review | Feb 20, 2018 by Rishabh Rajan

Roland's recreation of its classic SH-101 is the latest addition to the Boutique family and puts amazing sound and control at your fingertips. Check out Rishabh Rajan's in-depth video review here.

Review | Feb 15, 2018 by Jade Wii

As well as having an amazing name, this eurorack module offers up a whole world of percussive textures and even melodic sounds. Jade Wii meets the Intellijel Plonk...

Review | Feb 14, 2018 by Rich Tozzoli

Earthworks' QTC50 omnidirectional mic delivers a detailed and open sound, perfect for capturing sounds with no coloration. Rich Tozzoli uses his every single day...

Review | Feb 13, 2018 by Joshua Casper

Strum is a Free Max Device that allows for guitar-inspired rakes across a series of MIDI notes! Dan Hilse, better known as pATCHES, is back with a very unique and free Max for Live MIDI effect indeed.