Reviews

Review | Jun 19, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Propellerhead has updated its Reason for iOS app with new synths and content, and it's still free to download. Hollin Jones put it to the test.

Review | Jun 17, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Impeccable samples, well-scripted velocity layers and more make up this whopping 40GB sample-based instrument focusing on operatic voices. Matt Vanacoro took it for a spin.

Review | Jun 13, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Magix software continues to upgrade and enhance its Windows DAW with innovative new features including audio separation, Zynaptiq Stem Maker and audio chopping.

Review | Jun 08, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

With numerous fixes and two completely new, gorgeous-sounding DSP plug-ins, UAD's latest software update is a must-have for new and existing users. Matt Vanacoro explains why.

Review | May 30, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

The latest guitar modelling suite for Mac and PC from Positive Grid - Bias FX 2 - is a powerhouse of sonic wizardry. But would it pass Matt Vanacoro's strict standards?

Review | May 28, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Arturia has added more classic synths to its popular V-Collection including a Mellotron, Synthi V and Casio CZ V, There's also updated versions of some other favourites, as Hollin Jones discovered...

Review | May 26, 2019 by Hollin Jones

This striking, wearable wireless boombox from Peopeo has a bunch of tricks including USB power output, a 15-hour battery life and weather sealing. Hollin Jones hit the road with it...

Review | May 25, 2019 by Noah Pred

Seamless online collaboration is the holy grail for many music producers, and Tim Exile's Endless could be the first system to have achieved it. Noah Pred finds out how.

Review | May 24, 2019 by Joe Albano

Antelope Audio's latest flagship audio interface has some seriously heavyweight capabilities. Find out how Joe Albano got on when he put it to the test.

Review | May 23, 2019 by Noah Pred

This playable granular synth and beat looper for Reaktor inspired Noah Pred to create some excellent new sounds. Here's how he got on...

Review | May 22, 2019 by Scott Riesterer

This small but powerful hardware gate sequencer packs a lot of punch into a small footprint, and even comes in two configurations to suit your rack. Scott Riesterer investigates...

Review | May 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Bandlab continues to expand its offering into the hardware space with a range of affordable, plug-and-play audio recording interfaces. Here's the inside story.

Review | May 21, 2019 by Joe Albano

With its latest compressors, Arturia has come up with excellent recreations of some true classics. Joe Albano found they really were mix tools that he would actually use...

Review | May 18, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Sample Logic's Modern Animated Percussion has a multi-resolution sequencer, insanely useful randomizer, a ton of content... could it be the perfect tool for scoring?

Review | May 16, 2019 by Jay Asher

Low latency, premium DSP-Native plugins, simple workflows and superior sound quality. Can Apogee's FX Rack really offer all this? Jay Asher found out.