Reviews

Review | May 13, 2018 by Hollin Jones

The latest additions to the Pocket Operator family bring sampling, voice synthesis and much more to the table. Hollin Jones popped in some batteries and got to work...

Review | May 11, 2018 by Sara Simms

The interconnects you use can be just as important as the gear at either end of them. Here, Sara Simms checks out two great-looking sets of cables - but how do they sound?

Review | May 10, 2018 by Hollin Jones

IK’s Total Studio MAX bundles practically everything the company makes for Mac and PC into one place. Hollin Jones tries not to drown in sounds…

Review | May 09, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

The latest expansion for Heavyocity's NOVO sample-based instrument is a sound designer's dream. Matt Vanacoro explored NOVO Rhythmic Textures.

Review | May 06, 2018 by Hollin Jones

This multi-talented music sequencing and sound shaping environment could be one of the most advanced Kontakt instruments ever made. Hollin Jones explores its many avenues.

Review | May 04, 2018 by Jade Wii

A 3-channel clock generator for modular systems, Rebel Technology's CLK has a few other tricks up its sleeve including polyrhythmic capability. Jade Wii got all fired up...

Review | May 02, 2018 by Hollin Jones

An EQ powered by algorithms that adapts itself to manage frequencies over 100 times per second sounds like the stuff of magic. Hollin Jones found out what Soundtheory Gullfoss Intelligent EQ can do.

Review | Apr 30, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

If you were afraid that Loopop was only into making videos for super serious eurorack and hardware synths you'll be pleased to watch his latest video review for Korg Gadget running on Nintendo Switch.

Review | Apr 29, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Korg has finally made a volca to link all your other volcas together. But it can do more than that, as G.W Childs discovered.

Review | Apr 25, 2018 by Benjamin Chilton

The beauty of modular gear is its ability to be manipulated in almost infinite ways using control voltage. Could Mutable Instruments Marbles be the perfect way to do just that?

Review | Apr 24, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Korg's new Prologue synth is a powerhouse of an instrument, capable of huge sounds and with some cool features including an active oscilloscope. G.W Childs couldn't wait to try it out.

Review | Apr 23, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

If you were disappointed with the Apple Watch's lack of serious metronome apps, here's a dedicated wearable for musicians that can't make phone calls - but can keep time. Matt Vanacoro explores.

Review | Apr 21, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Samson's G Track Pro is a serious yet affordable USB microphone. Mat Vanacoro found out how it stood up against even weightier competition.

Review | Apr 19, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Here's a really good video review of the Behringer Model D analog synth, clone of the the Moog Minimoog Model D. There's so much to love about this $300 synth and some points to be aware of too.

Review | Apr 17, 2018 by Joe Albano

Positive Grid has a reputation for making uniquely powerful amp simulations with more features than most. Joe Albano put Bias Amp 2 to the test.