Reviews

Review | Mar 01, 2017 by Sara Simms

Compression is a core part of any mixer's toolbox but sometimes you need to go that extra mile. Sara Simms checks out the Black Rooster Audio VLA-3A.

Review | Feb 23, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The developers of Elastic Drums are relentless with their updates, constantly adding new features. We road tested the new version 2.0 and found some unexpected and very welcome additions.

Review | Feb 22, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Mastering your music for the plethora of possible listening devices out there just got a whole lot easier, and you won't need to be a rocket scientist to use it.

Review | Feb 21, 2017 by Sara Simms

A power-efficient, great sounding and cool-looking compressor plugin that is also affordable sounds too good to be true, but Sara Simms knows the truth about the VLA-2A compressor...

Review | Feb 20, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Can't get your hands on a real Korg 3200? That's not surprising. But what might surprise you is the low introductory price of this amazing recreation of that classic synth from UVI.

Review | Feb 19, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Positive Grid makes some of the best guitar and mixing plugins for iOS and for the desktop. We couldn't wait to get our hands on their new Pro Series EQ.

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?