Reviews

Review | Apr 28, 2014 by Mo Volans

Are you a fan of super complex effects setups or monster instrument stacks? If this sounds like you then you may want to check out BlueCat Audio’s PatchWork. Mo Volans connects the dots.

Review | Apr 27, 2014 by Toby Pitman

Calling all guitarists... we've got a treat for you to help you make the most of your guitar tuning, setup & playing skills. Here's 6 cool gadgets for your guitar, recommended by Toby Pitman.

Review | Apr 26, 2014 by Lynda Arnold

Imagine an accurate scale coach tutorial with you wherever you are. Well, imagine ScaleCoach for iPhone and you've immediately got a very capable app to do just that, in the palm of your hand.

Review | Apr 25, 2014 by Toby Pitman

Despite the fact we had already reviewing Korg Gadget when it was first released, Toby Pitman took such a nine to it, he insisted upon doing another review! Check it out!

Review | Apr 24, 2014 by Darren Burgos

If you're running a DAW or Audio Unit host and you haven't yet checked out SineVibes effects, then now may be a good time. Darren Burgos puts 7 of their effects plug-ins through their paces.

Review | Apr 23, 2014 by Mo Volans

Are you in the market for a compact MIDI controller with a built-in step sequencer and a few tricks up its sleeve, at a budget price? The Arturia BeatStep may fit the bill. (Watch the video demo too).

Review | Apr 22, 2014 by Hollin Jones

If you can't help but tap your foot when listening to funk (let's face it, who can resist funk grooves??) then this library from Freshtone will be right up your street.

Review | Apr 21, 2014 by Mo Volans

Is Waldorf's Nave the most advanced wavetable synth available for iPad? Quite possibly so. But the real question is how good and musical this app really is. Mo Volans gets hands on.

Review | Apr 19, 2014 by Toby Pitman

So, what exactly is the OFD Guitar microModeler? This baby has 12 classic tones in one box, is easy to use and supposedly sounds awesome! We put Toby Pitman on the case to find out more.

Review | Apr 18, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Do you need to get a bigger picture or idea of your songs with arrangements and progressions? Then Synfire might be what you're looking for. t explains how it works.

Review | Apr 17, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

How could Numark improve upon the original NS7? The NS7 II builds on great craftsmanship, intuitive design features and good audio quality, but do Numark have a hit on their hands? We find out.

Review | Apr 16, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Abbey Road Studios is famous amongst other things for the sweet double-tracking vocals effects on The Beatles records. Now Waves bring that feel to your studio with Reel ADT. GW Childs checks it out.

Review | Apr 15, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're in need of some quick inspiration to help you get bigger beats from Native Instruments' Massive, ModeAudio can help. Critical Mass has drums a-plenty and G. W. Childs finds them banging.

Review | Apr 14, 2014 by Joe Albano

You're on the lookout for gear to add subtle but serious sonic warmth to audio in your production studio? Need to enhance the depth and presence? SBS new SP-1 tube processor might be for you

Review | Apr 12, 2014 by Sara Simms

You want portable? We've come up with four excellent audio interfaces designed for the on-the-go musician, producer or DJ. Sara Simms shares her personal top-quality picks for audio interfaces here.