Reviews

Review | Aug 03, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Using machine learning to analyse loops and let you reinterpret and rearrange them in very advanced ways, FactorSynth is something special. G.W Childs put it to the test.

Review | Jul 31, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Modal's CRAFTrhythm is a hands-on, tweakable self-build drum machine that has more features than you might have expected. Hollin Jones puts it all together for you.

Review | Jul 29, 2018 by Jade Wii

The Red Light District Analog CV/Gate Sequencer allows you to create more detailed melodic compositions that you might expect - as Jade Wii discovered.

Review | Jul 28, 2018 by Jay Asher

Embertone's Walker 1955 Steinway D offers a gorgeous acoustic piano sound at a reasonable price, and even comes with optional extra mic positions. Here's the lowdown.

Review | Jul 26, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Music Maker is the entry level DAW from Magix for PCs. With a variety of options and packages on offer, Hollin Jones discovered what it brings to the party.

Review | Jul 23, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Removing elements from a mixed and mastered track has long been the holy grail of remixers. G.W Childs finds out if Isola Pro FX has found the right formula.

Review | Jul 20, 2018 by Sara Simms

Buying and maintaining a hardware Roland Space Echo is little more than an expensive dream for most people. Luckily, AudioThing's Outer Space Reverb might just offer an alternative...

Review | Jul 18, 2018 by Lynda Arnold

VocalSynth 2 is a major update to iZotope's powerful voice processor with the new BioVox Module using a scientific model of the human vocal tract. Lynda Arnold sings its praises...

Review | Jul 17, 2018 by Jade Wii

JAde Wii from Ask.Audio gets hands-on with the new Roland GO:Mixer Pro and puts it through its paces in a real world jamming test with synths and music machines.

Review | Jul 16, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Roland's TD17KVX V-Drum kit shares many features with its more expensive siblings, but at a much more accessible price. Matt Vanacoro asks if it makes any compromises.

Review | Jul 14, 2018 by Hollin Jones

The latest update to Samplitude from Magix brings a host of new features and technologies, all in a package that remains distinctly affordable. Hollin Jones put it to the test.

Review | Jul 13, 2018 by Anatol Locker

The Field Kit FX consists of three effects groups and three additional CV tools - all for under 250 Euro. Anatol Locker was blown away by this powerful, portable system.

Review | Jul 08, 2018 by Joshua Casper

Beef up your production toolkit with these excellent dynamic EQ plugins. Here's why you should - and how to get some of them for free.

Review | Jul 07, 2018 by Sara Simms

Denon's pro-level DJ player has a 7-inch HD display with multi-touch gestures, 
8-inch rugged metal jog wheel and much more besides. Sara Simms put it to the test.

Review | Jul 04, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Yamaha's free update for its Montage workstation synthesizer brings a ton of new features to the table. Matt Vanacoro has been playing with it, and here's what he discovered.