Reviews

Review | Oct 19, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

If you'd like a studio condenser microphone with a raft of interchangeable capsules for a multitude of possible sounds when recording, then Blue Mic's Bottle Rocket Mic Locker might be for you.

Review | Oct 16, 2015 by Toby Pitman

Soundtoys 5 is officially available. Toby Pitman has done the upgrade and put the new features, including the new Effect Rack, to the test. Find out just how essential Soundtoys 5 really is.

Review | Oct 15, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're looking for a solid MIDI controller with lots of lights and great keys and pads, then M-Audio have a treat for you in the shape of their new Code 49. G.W. Childs deciphers the code.

Review | Oct 14, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Do we need more looping playback and effects tools? Shifted radio.com think so, and after playing extensively with their new Max for Live/Ableton Live device, Properloop, G. W. Childs agrees.

Review | Oct 13, 2015 by Gary Hiebner

MIDI Controllers. Every self-respecting music producer and musician uses MIDI'"sometimes unknowingly. But with so many music controllers out there which one is best for your needs? Let's find out.

Review | Oct 12, 2015 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Version 7 of Steinberg's Nuendo platform incorporates new features from Cubase Pro 8 and myriad of other powerful tools for musicians and producers alike. Matthew Loel T. Hepworth explores what's new.

Review | Oct 09, 2015 by Jay Asher

Jay Asher rarely feels unhappy about his existing audio tools... but then StrumMaker IV found its way into his studio. It includes two Kontakt instruments for strummed and non-strummed guitar parts.

Review | Oct 08, 2015 by Sara Simms

One of the names that's getting more attention in the world of professional DJ turntables these days is Stanton. Sara Simms puts the Stanton STR8.150 decks to the test in a scratch session.

Review | Oct 06, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Taking what they've done with rhythm, WaveDNA's Liquid Music aims to make building complex melodic parts in your productions easier than you can imagine. G. W. Childs finds out if it delivers.

Review | Oct 05, 2015 by Hollin Jones

The new Novation Circuit has caused a stir since its 1st October release. We decided to spend more days with it, going deeper than most, so you can discover what this groove box is really capable of.

Review | Oct 04, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

In recent years cymatics has been used to make geometric patterns created by vibrations, and often, sound vibrations. The new app, CymaScope makes this more accessible to the masses than ever before.

Review | Oct 03, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

There's an iOS app for every type of musician, DJ and producer out there. The same is true for vocalists. So, here's a neat roundup of four worthy apps every vocalist should check out.

Review | Oct 02, 2015 by The Sound Tutor

Veteran DJ Liam O'Mullane aka The Sound Tutor has lived through vinyl to CDJs, control vinyl to controllers and now shares his thoughts on a new era of DJing performance offered by NI's latest S5.

Review | Oct 01, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

G.W. Childs patiently waited to get hands on with the Korg volca sample. Having already included the volca bass, keys and beats into his setup, find out if the volca sample lived up to expectations.

Review | Sep 28, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Looking for a portable synth with excellent organ sounds, built-in speakers which is fun to play and perform with? Then look no further than Yamaha's reface YC. Find out more in our video review.