Reviews

Review | Sep 27, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Are you looking for a Kontakt instrument with sampled choirs that you can sculpt into realistic performances or manipulate into seriously strange textures and sounds for under $100? Read on...

Review | Sep 26, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Universal Audio's Apollo Twin USB audio interface pressed all our buttons when we reviewed it for Mac. Now it and the Satellite USB are available for Windows PC. Matt Vanacoro finds out how it fares.

Review | Sep 25, 2016 by Sara Simms

Is it a controller? Is it a synth? The Roland A-01 is a small, portable MIDI controller and 8-bit sound generator with a step sequencer. Sara Simms finds out if it's as attractive to play as it looks.

Review | Sep 23, 2016 by Joe Albano

Waves Audio's Tune Real Time claims to provide no noticeable latency and excellent sonic results. A weighty promise that Joe Albano looks deeper into. Find out if it lives up to expectations?

Review | Sep 22, 2016 by Joe Albano

Recording, mixing or mastering? Want to highlight the vocals or get your instruments to pop through the mix? An aural exciter like the Aphex Exciter might be what you need. Joe Albano checks it out.

Review | Sep 20, 2016 by Jay Asher

Cinematic Studio Series says their new Strings library for Kontakt is bursting with character with stunning true-to-life dynamics and a wide variety of articulations. Jay Asher puts it to the test.

Review | Sep 20, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Output's instruments are known for being unique, and now they've focused their attention on bass. But will the earth move?

Review | Sep 18, 2016 by Noah Pred

Designed for rhythmic audio gating, Sinevibes Switch 2.0 also includes a very capable sequencer with control of over 32 gates. Noah Pred discovers whether Switch 2 takes him beyond the gates.

Review | Sep 17, 2016 by Joe Albano

Without further ado here's seven of our favorite high-end, analog, hardware compressors. This list includes vintage models and some units that are out of production.

Review | Sep 15, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

Think of controllers and Novation and you probably think about their capable Launchpad and Launchpad Pro Ableton Live controllers/instruments. If you want keys? The Launchkey mkII aims to please.

Review | Sep 15, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Review | Sep 14, 2016 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Many guitarists have switched to virtual plug-ins for studio recording and live work. Mercuriall hits the scene with the U530 plug-in, so how does it stack up against the real and virtual competition?

Review | Sep 13, 2016 by Noah Pred

Bengal from Max for Cats is a flexible, polyphonic semi-modular FM synthesizer that's going to get you purring with its delicious pads and growling with its roaring basses. Noah Pred tames the beast.

Review | Sep 12, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

The Icon Pro Audio QCon Pro X is a control surface with motorised faders fit for most DAWs that is built like a tank in a good way! Matt Vanacoro gives it an in-depth review along with video.

Review | Sep 11, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you've got $1,000 to burn on a hardware synth which one/ones should you choose? Matt Vanacoro showcases his favorite 10 choices here.