Reviews

Review | Mar 15, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Rode’s new Wireless Go II supercharges the compact, mobile recording system with some must-have new features. Hollin Jones spills the beans…

Review | Mar 12, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Want the sound of a classic Polymoog without the hassle of owning one? Cherry Audio’s Polymode might be just the ticket, as Hollin Jones found out…

Review | Mar 09, 2021 by Rounik Sethi

We take a look at the rather nifty Asimov, 2-tier laptop and synthesizer stand from CremaCaffe. How interesting and helpful can a stand really be? We find out.

Review | Feb 28, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Imagine having virtual concerts with fully synchronous rehearsals, useful tools for musicians without needing an engineering degree or pro equipment to set up... welcome to UpbeatMusicApp.

Review | Feb 24, 2021 by Noah Pred

Ableton Certified Trainer, Noah Pred, finds out how Endless Studio, the cloud-connected looping instrument designed to reduce workflow and be the hub of the collaborative studio measures up.

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.