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XLN Audio XO
Finding and programming a universe of drum sounds has become a colourful, visual feast thanks to XLN Audio’s powerful…
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IK Multimedia UNO Synth
Can a £210 analogue monosynth strike the right balance between price, sound, design and durability? James Russell puts the batteries…
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FabFilter Pro-Q 3
‘It’s a state-of-the-art equalizer carrying all the tools you need to take command over the frequency…
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TTAP and WOV by K-Devices
A tremolo and a tape delay could provide new inspiration for sound designers, but may be less accessible to the…
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NI Komplete Kontrol A25
We take a closer look at the NI Komplete Kontrol A25, a well designed and good quality controller which is…
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ADPTR Metric AB
Plugin Alliance’s ADTPR Metric AB promises a comprehensive solution to mix referencing. DJ Pangburn explains further.…
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Cherry Audio Voltage Modular
Cherry Audio’s debut instrument is not just a virtual modular synth. It’s a whole modular eco-system. Armed…
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Allen & Heath Xone:96
15 years after its original release, Allen & Heath have recently released their updated flagship mixer: Xone. The Xone:96…
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Cableguys TimeShaper
“A highly affordable plugin to quickly spice up otherwise sterile sounding audio.” We put Cableguys’ TimeShaper to the test.…
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UVI BeatBox Anthology 2
UVI’s comprehensive drum instrument gets a major upgrade. Jonny Strinati puts it to the test.…
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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Mk3
The Maschine Mikro Mk3 offers a huge amount of fun and creativity at an attractive price. Bruce Aisher explores further…
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Audio Technica ATH-PRO7X
Audio-Technica’s ATH-PRO7X headphones are the higher-end partner to the ATH-PRO5X. Ronan Macdonald puts them to…
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Structural Effects: Why Eventide Fission is a Genuine Game Changer
Eventide’s newest effect is based around unique signal processing technology. Greg Scarth finds out why it really does bring…
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Fabfilter Pro-R
FabFilter’s algorithmic reverb plugin offers a user-friendly approach to ambient effects. Jonny Strinati puts it to the test…
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U-he Colour Copy
“Colour Copy is analogue delay brought slap-back up to date”. We review U-he’s latest offering.…
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Back on Track: Akai MPC X & MPC Live
Akai return to standalone mode with the current MPC range. We put the X and Live side by side to…
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UVI Synth Anthology II
UVI’s Synth Anthology reaches version 2. Jonny Strinati finds out what the update has to offer.…
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Wave Alchemy Revolution
Wave Alchemy’s latest instrument replicates some of the most sought-after vintage drum machines. Jonny Strinati puts it to…
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Attention to Detail: U-he Repro-5
“Attention to detail is important.” Greg Scarth tests out U-he’s tribute to the classic Prophet-5.…
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Valves & Theories: Erica’s Modular Synth Philosophy
Is a valve modular system just a gimmick, or could it really offer something unique? Greg Scarth puts the Erica…
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BeatSkillz Slam Pro
Slam Pro is the latest in a line of products from BeatSkillz aimed at electronic music producers. We investigate.…
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Korg Volca Sample
Greg Scarth checks out the latest addition to Korg’s Volca range: a unique sample sequencer with its own character…
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Ableton Live 10: What’s New?
Ableton Live 10 is here. Greg Scarth takes a look at the best new features in the update.…
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Arturia DrumBrute: Long-Term Impact
As the Arturia DrumBrute approaches its first birthday, we assess its long-term impact.…
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Akai iMPC Pro
Greg Scarth discovers that Akai’s latest app is a virtual MPC worthy of the name.…
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ERM Midiclock
When working with MIDI hardware, a stable clock signal is the key to accurate timing. Greg Scarth checks out a…
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Steinberg HALion 6
Could HALion 6 be the samplist’s software sampler? Dave Clews finds out.…
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UVI Vintage Vault 2: Exploring the Highlights
We explore the highlights of UVI’s latest upgrade to their classic synth sound collection.…
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iZotope Nectar 2
Offering a total of 11 vocal processors including compression, EQ and reverb, Nectar 2 promises a lot for one plugin…
