Reviews

Review | Apr 14, 2015 by Andy Bowen

Mobile devices, for most of us, haven't replaced our desktop/laptop DAWs, but they can still be useful tools to help us control them. Andy Bowen highlights 10 of his favorite DAW controller apps.

Review | Apr 11, 2015 by Hollin Jones

If you're looking for a microphone to attach to a pair of Master & Dynamic headphones, then your first port of call will probably be their Boom Mic. Hollin Jones finds out just how well it performs.

Review | Apr 10, 2015 by Sara Simms

The latest DJ player from Pioneer looks similar to the popular CDJ-2000s. However, the XDJ-1000 does away with the CD drive and focuses to future-looking, rekordbox users and more.

Review | Apr 09, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Hot on the heels of the hugely popular ISA One, Focusrite has now released the two-channel ISA Two. I used it for a week in my studio and was not surprised at all that I loved the results.

Review | Apr 08, 2015 by Noah Pred

Future Audio Workshop's original Circle synth introduced a fresh take on synth sounds and a futuristic interface. Noah Pred finds out how version 2 is an improvement, both for sound and usability.

Review | Apr 07, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

If anyone can take high-quality, organically sampled world instruments and give them a cutting-edge breathe of new sonic life, it's Sample Logic. Lynda Arnold explores Bohemian and is impressed.

Review | Apr 03, 2015 by Hollin Jones

If you're looking for a slick and minimal DAW controller app for iPhone that's easy to set up and works with three major DAWs then this might be the app for you. Hollin Jones gets touchy with it.

Review | Apr 02, 2015 by Liam Lacey

If you want to custom build your own controller, DIY style, where should you start? Liam Lacey explores 5 budget platforms that will take your MIDI controller idea from zero to hero.

Review | Apr 01, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Fresh of the back of their unique and successful REV Kontakt instrument, Output have released Signal, an incredible "pulse" synth with an equally impressive GUI and sound palette.

Review | Mar 28, 2015 by Andy Bowen

There's some truly excellent guitar amp emulation apps available for your iPhone or iPad that deserve a mention... and some have special hardware too. Here's 3 chosen ones for iOS.

Review | Mar 26, 2015 by Sara Simms

The MONO Guitar Sleeve is the latest addition to the MONO family. Featuring modern, minimalist design for those who only want to take the bare essentials with them on the road safely.

Review | Mar 23, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

Capriccio from Sonokinetic is their largest cinematic sample library to date. Lynda Arnold delves into this unique product that provides high-quality orchestral sounds to composers of all levels.

Review | Mar 21, 2015 by Sara Simms

Black Lion Audio's Sparrow MKII is a snug-sized analog to digital converter with Word Clock and great sound quality. Sara Simms finds out there's lots to like here.

Review | Mar 19, 2015 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

The 6.1 update adds brand-new features, as well as some old favorites. And since it's free, who wouldn't update? Matthew Loel T. Hepworth reviews the newest 6.1 update.

Review | Mar 17, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Need a good gate? Not a garden gate... or your regular noise gate/trance gate. We're talking an audio gate that does it all: ducking, rhythmic and dynamics. G.W. hopes Unfiltered's G8 is up to it.