Reviews

Review | Sep 27, 2020 by Hollin Jones

AKAI’s latest MIDI controller has a new keybed, a generous software bundle and a price that may surprise you. Hollin Jones gives you all the details…

Review | Sep 18, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Heavyocity shook up the cinematic scoring world with the Damage percussive instrument and now they’re back with version 2. Hollin Jones gets scoring with it…

Review | Sep 11, 2020 by Hollin Jones

There’s a wealth of mastering software out there to suit all budgets and approaches. But which is for you? Hollin Jones shares his top 5…

Review | Sep 10, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Sugar Bytes brings a taste of the past and the future to its latest drum machine. But it’s so much more, as Hollin Jones finds out.

Review | Sep 07, 2020 by Rishabh Rajan

In this world-first video review of the new Generate synthesizer from Eventide and New Fangled Audio Rishabh Rajan explores the sound design potential of this truly unique software instrument.

Review | Sep 01, 2020 by Hollin Jones

The latest addition to IK’s controller lineup is its most portable to date. And it has a few unexpected tricks up its sleeve, as Hollin Jones discovered…

Review | Aug 28, 2020 by Rishabh Rajan

Continuing their tradition of creating virtual models of hardware effects, Arturia have released a trifecta of modulation fx. Is this holy trinity of modulation fx something you will actually use?

Review | Aug 26, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

With its new interface, VST expression maps and other excellent features, Matt Vanacoro puts Steinberg's Dorico 3.5 professional notation software to the test.

Review | Aug 10, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

Not all sample packs, loops and MIDI files need to cost you an arm and a leg. With most of Samplified's sample packs just $2 we were tempted to explore further and were surprised by what's on offer.

Review | Jul 27, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Monitors are one of the most important studio purchases you'll make. They can have a massive impact on how your mixes sound. Here's five excellent studio monitors that won't break the bank.

Review | Jul 25, 2020 by Hollin Jones

ClassicFX combines some much-loved audio effects in new and interesting ways on your iOS device. Hollin Jones took it for a spin.

Review | Jul 21, 2020 by Rishabh Rajan

Is MK3 the most advanced and powerful Novation grid and pad controller for producing with Ableton Live and other DAWs?

Review | Jul 17, 2020 by Hollin Jones

It’s wonderful to own or play a genuine classic, but their availability, size and cost mean that most people will have to find an alternative. Hollin Jones explains your options.

Review | Jul 07, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Does Eventide's CrushStation tread the same, overdrive path as other distortion plugins, or can it offer a usable and unique sonic palette for the modern producer? Hollin Jones gears up to find out.

Review | Jun 28, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Steinberg’s latest instrument promises to take your drum sound design to previously unknown realms. But can it deliver? Hollin Jones found out.