Reviews

Review | Jun 14, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Focusrite’s latest AI-powered dynamics plug-ins offer something for novices and expert producers alike. Hollin Jones tries out the FAST series…

Review | Jun 04, 2021 by Hollin Jones

If you’re looking to get into podcasting or greatly improve your voice production skills, Steinberg’s WaveLab Cast has your back, as Hollin Jones discovered.

Review | May 31, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Whether you’re a singer songwriter or a budding podcaster, you’ll need the gear to record your tracks. Audient’s EVO bundle aims to give you everything you need, as Hollin Jones found out…

Review | May 17, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Capturing broadcast-quality voice takes doesn’t have to cost the earth. Hollin Jones tried out MOVO’s new UM700 USB microphone.

Review | May 04, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Quadra is a very powerful instrument and sequencer. There's a staggering level of control available as Matt Vanacoro discovered. But who is it aimed at?

Review | Apr 26, 2021 by Hollin Jones

It’s not just music producers that need to repair audio, movie makers, podcasters and many others do too. Hollin Jones finds out how the new bundle from Accusonus gets it done…

Review | Apr 23, 2021 by Joe Albano

Pro Tools now has a realtime "elastic audio" bundled in the form of Celemony's industry-leading Melodyne. Joe Albano puts its pitch shifting algorithms to the test.

Review | Apr 16, 2021 by Hollin Jones

IK’s latest mega bundle offers something for every stage of the production process, and it’s here to totally fill up your studio, as Hollin Jones discovered.

Review | Mar 30, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

So you want the full DSP power of the GT-1000 guitar effect system but in much smaller unit? Say hello to the Boss GT-1000 Core.

Review | Mar 26, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Are you a keyboard player who just can’t wrap your head - or hands - around the guitar? Fear not, Hollin Jones has just the thing…

Review | Mar 22, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

There's a common misconception that the best voiceover microphones are condenser mics. But there are a number of fantastic dynamic mics available too.

Review | Mar 18, 2021 by Hollin Jones

In synth world, it’s easy to spend lots of cash on hardware. But it’s not always the right way to go and here, Hollin Jones shows you some affordable but cool instruments…

Review | Mar 18, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

So, you want to bring more modulation effects into your arsenal of audio effect plugins...? Matt Vanacoro checks out the new Clockworks bundle from Eventide - a rather tasty sounding collection.

Review | Mar 17, 2021 by Hollin Jones

If you’re looking for something new and unique for your electronic productions, Tootntrack’s Electronic Edge might be just the ticket. Hollin Jones makes the beats…

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…