Reviews

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.

Review | Feb 03, 2017 by Sara Simms

The Rupert Neve Shelford 5052 Mic Pre/Inductor EQ carries the prestigious Neve label, but how did it fare in our tests? Read on to find out.

Review | Feb 02, 2017 by Joshua Casper

With a unique workflow and slick design, could Sonic Faction's Hypermorph Max For Live instrument be just what you've been waiting for?

Review | Feb 01, 2017 by Noah Pred

This software synth based on an obscure classic ticks all the boxes. But what's the story behind the PolyKBIII? And more importantly, how does it sound?

Review | Jan 30, 2017 by Scott Riesterer

Crush delay and digital circuit bending in a box that sounds as good as it looks? Scott Riesterer checks out Befaco Crush Delay 2.

Review | Jan 28, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Making music on the move is more popular than ever. We checked out IK Multimedia's latest mobile-friendly audio and MIDI interface.

Review | Jan 27, 2017 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Hot on the heels of their successful Mini K47, Roswell have released their newest microphone, the Delphos. With a vintage voice and amazing sensitivity, will it find its way into your mic locker?

Review | Jan 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Nasty surprises when streaming your own music could be a thing of the past thanks to MasterCheck Pro with advanced metering and realtime codec previewing.

Review | Jan 20, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

What could be better than a portable controller with genuine Akai pads? A wireless option, of course!

Review | Jan 19, 2017 by Jay Asher

New GUI, TouchBar support, and much more from selection based processing to track alternatives to more busses to improved workflow with sidechaining, Logic Pro 10.3 aims high. Does it hit the target?

Review | Jan 17, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Samplitude Pro X3 may not be the best known Windows DAW, but could it actually be one of the best performers?

Review | Jan 16, 2017 by Joe Albano

KRK's studio monitors are known for their striking design. But do the new V8 S4 models sound as good as they look? Joe Albano finds out.

Review | Jan 15, 2017 by Noah Pred

Drums sound best with plenty of punch. We put Surreal Machines' latest Max for Live effects, Crack and Impact, through their paces.

Review | Jan 14, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Spoiler alert: The new Modo Bass from IK Multimedia is an incredibly good physical modeling bass instrument. The sound is excellent and it has a high level of tonal flexibility too.

Review | Jan 13, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Korg's Wavestation was a true beast, and now it's back in app form. But have they managed to cage this 90s classic?