Reviews

Review | Feb 18, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Adding a dedicated DAC to your listening device can make a world of difference when it comes to audio quality. We couldn't wait to try out the sleek new Spectra from NextDrive.

Review | Feb 17, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

We unzipped this collection of Chillwave samples and loops and went on a blissful musical journey...

Review | Feb 16, 2017 by Jay Asher

Getting hold of multiple high-end classic microphones is a daunting task. Luckily, Slate Digital has come up with a hardware and software alternative. We put it to the test.

Review | Feb 15, 2017 by Hollin Jones

What if your software controller could work across all kinds of different apps? The Contour Designs ShuttlePro v2 may have the answer…  

Review | Feb 14, 2017 by Rich Tozzoli

Universal Audio's original Apollo and the Apollo 8p are both fine pieces of equipment, but which one had the edge when they went head to head?

Review | Feb 13, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Getting good sound to go with your picture can mean bolting together lots of gear. But a new combined grip and mic system from Sevenoak is looking to change that, and at a surprisingly low price.

Review | Feb 12, 2017 by Scott Riesterer

With Eurorack hardware more popular than ever, we got our hands on the Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms Percussion Sequencer to see what unique features it brings to the table.

Review | Feb 11, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

We checked out HEDD's new Type 07 studio monitors at NAMM but couldn't wait to try a pair for ourselves. Here's what we discovered.

Review | Feb 10, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Some plugins go beyond regular processing and open up whole new worlds of time-based sound mangling. Could Cableguys' latest offering take you to another world?

Review | Feb 09, 2017 by Timo Preece

Anyone wanting major bass extension when mixing has traditionally needed a subwoofer to provide it. But can this new wearable device provide an alternative? Timo Preece finds out.

Review | Feb 08, 2017 by Sara Simms

A vacuum tube microphone can give you great recordings. But can the Mojave MA-1000 really sound as good as mics costing ten times as much?

Review | Feb 07, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

If you thought that online DAWs were a pale imitation of the real thing, BandLab may very well be the one that makes you change your mind.

Review | Feb 05, 2017 by Jay Asher

Building your own choral phrases from sampled sources has been possible for a while, but can Strezov Sampling Arva For Kontakt stand out from the crowd? We find out.

Review | Feb 05, 2017 by Joe Albano

You can often save money when you buy a bundle of plugins rather than collecting them individually. Here are some of the best collections around today.

Review | Feb 04, 2017 by Lynda Arnold

Getting a great woodwind sound for your productions can be tricky, but Sonokinetic's new Woodwind Ensembles Kontakt instrument might just have the answers.