Reviews

Review | Feb 19, 2021 by Jay Asher

The new Eikon EKD9 dynamic microphone is cpmparable to the Shure KSM8 and other reputable mics. Jay Asher discovered the EKD9 performance mic punches well above its price tag.

Review | Feb 12, 2021 by Hollin Jones

The latest release from Polyverse and Infected Mushroom takes vocal processing into new realms. Hollin Jones finds out just how far it can go…

Review | Feb 12, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Last month we reviewed the TC Electronics Brickwall Limiter. This month Matt Vanacoro puts the Master X HD multiband dynamics processing plug-in and HD-DT controller through its paces.

Review | Feb 10, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

GeoShred 5.1 for iPad was impressive before, but how does it appeal to musicians after the SWAM update now that six world-class instruments from Audio Modeling are available? Find out here.

Review | Feb 08, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Podcasting is more popular than ever. Hollin Jones reveals his top picks for free or inexpensive software and hardware tools to get the job done.

Review | Feb 02, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

The Acoustic Samples B5 v3 is a stunning Leslie virtual instrument with an incredible amount of flexibility and control. Matt Vanacoro puts it through its paces.

Review | Jan 31, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Steinberg has released a major update to its flagship DAW focused on pro features and workflow enhancements. Hollin Jones gets under the hood of Cubase 11 Pro.

Review | Jan 27, 2021 by Noah Pred

Getting hands on with Ableton Live beyond your mouse or trackpad involves some kind of external controller. Here's 5 top controllers curated by Ableton Certified Trainer, Noah Pred.

Review | Jan 25, 2021 by Hollin Jones

This slick and futuristic beat-making app for iOS is addictive and sounds great. Hollin Jones can’t stop making tunes with Auxy Pro…

Review | Jan 21, 2021 by Noah Pred

Certified Ableton Trainer, Noah Pred, highlights five of his favorite Max for Live devices that can help your productions in Ableton Live shine through.

Review | Jan 18, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Arturia's V Collection is expanding year on year. Matt Vanacoro digs deep into the impressive collection of 28 historic, classic synth and instrument emulartions.

Review | Jan 15, 2021 by Hollin Jones

IK bundles 70 of its premium FX and processors into a virtual rack system with a few tricks up its sleeve. Hollin Jones took it for a spin…

Review | Jan 14, 2021 by Rishabh Rajan

Behringer has been on a roll with recreating synths of yesteryear and It was welcomed when they recreated one of the most popular synths of the 70’s, the ARP 2600. Let’s take a look and listen.

Review | Jan 07, 2021 by Noah Pred

Eventide have made one of their most popular, classic reverb algorithms available for everyone in Shimmerverb that takes any source and makes it literally do what its name suggests.

Review | Jan 07, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Does the new Roland Fantom 8 drop a marker for other keyboard synth workstation makers to measure up to? Matt Vanacoro finds out and discovers there's some futuristic features inside.