Reviews

Review | May 21, 2019 by Joe Albano

With its latest compressors, Arturia has come up with excellent recreations of some true classics. Joe Albano found they really were mix tools that he would actually use...

Review | May 18, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Sample Logic's Modern Animated Percussion has a multi-resolution sequencer, insanely useful randomizer, a ton of content... could it be the perfect tool for scoring?

Review | May 16, 2019 by Jay Asher

Low latency, premium DSP-Native plugins, simple workflows and superior sound quality. Can Apogee's FX Rack really offer all this? Jay Asher found out.

Review | May 15, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

When is a bass more than just a guitar? When it's a full-blown sound design and scoring instrument, as Matt Vanacoro found out with Heavyocity's Scoring Bass...

Review | May 13, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Steinberg's high-end Thunderbolt audio interface works with any DAW but is especially tightly integrated with Cubase. Matt Vanacoro put it through its paces.

Review | May 11, 2019 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Much like the jump from Windows 8.1 to 10, Steinberg also skipped version 9 and went straight to 10. This new version is loaded with new features, but is Nuendo right for you?

Review | May 10, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Imaginando's latest vintage delay plug-in for desktop and iOS is seriously affordable and brings a touch of retro to your productions. Hollin Jones put it to the test...

Review | May 10, 2019 by Hollin Jones

4 fully independent tracks with 2 gates and 2 CV each and complete track independence are just some of the things this new hardware module brings to the party. Here's what else...

Review | May 01, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Propellerheads' 10.3 update to Reason is free for existing owners and brings big performance gains under the hood. Here's everything that's new.

Review | Apr 24, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

With 81GB of samples, impressive low latency performance and stunning pianos, could Synthogy's Ivory 2 be the ultimate sampled piano collection?

Review | Apr 24, 2019 by Rishabh Rajan

Pioneer's new SQUID sequencer connects up every part of your studio from computer to Eurorack and beyond. In out exclusive video review, Rishabh Rajan shows you exactly what it can do.

Review | Apr 22, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Even though Matt vanacoro wasn't familiar with the Phorminx, he quickly learned that all manner of unusual and interesting world instruments could be found in this new collection.

Review | Apr 20, 2019 by Scott Riesterer

A powerful dual analog oscillator in just 26 HP with intelligent internal modulation routing and a huge range of timbral possibilities. Meet the Instruo CÅ¡-L.

Review | Apr 19, 2019 by Hollin Jones

The latest reverb from Polyverse claims not to sound like anything you've heard before. But can it deliver the goods? Hollin Jones found out.

Review | Apr 18, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Korg's Gadget 2 introduces new instruments and FX as well as more DAW functionality than ever. There's a reason why it's Matt Vanacoro's favourite fun way to make music...