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WaveDNA Liquid Music
“Like an arpeggiator on steroids…” Greg Scarth tries out the follow-up to Liquid Rhythm.…
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Waves Pusher
The latest offering from Waves is a simple processor designed for everything from mixing to mastering. Greg Scarth puts it…
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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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UVI Attack EP88
UVI’s new Attack EP88 plugin offers a unique twist on familiar electric piano sounds. Greg Scarth puts it to…
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Cableguys PanShaper
Cableguys’ new plugin promises to take auto-panning to a new level. Greg Scarth puts it to the test.…
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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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Pioneer XDJ-700
The latest addition to Pioneer’s XDJ range promises a more affordable entry point to industry-standard DJ tech. Greg…
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Sonarworks Reference 3
The third version of Sonarworks’ calibration software promises to help you get the most out of your monitoring setup. Bruce…
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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…
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Roland AIRA VT-3 Voice Transformer
The VT-3 is the surprise package of the AIRA range. Greg Scarth finds out if it might become a…
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ROLI Seaboard RISE
Boundary-pushing London company ROLI specialise in innovative keyboard instruments. Greg Scarth finds out if their entry-level RISE controller…
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E-RM Multiclock
E-RM specialise in improving the timing of your equipment. Greg Scarth checks out their new Multiclock, which offers sample…
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Ableton Push
Waiting to get your hands on Ableton’s innovative hardware controller? So did we. As supply finally catches up with…
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KMI QuNeo & QuNexus
Keith McMillen Instruments’ unique MIDI controllers conceal incredibly deep features and unparalleled customisability.…
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Acoustica Mixcraft Pro Studio 7
Acoustica’s company philosophy strives for user friendliness above all else. Does the latest version of their affordable DAW still…
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Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2
With its first major update since 2008, Omnisphere expands to become an even more powerful synth. Greg Scarth explores its…
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ATC SCM25A Pro
Does the ultimate nearfield monitor exist? If it does, Greg Scarth thinks he might have found it.…
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Wavesfactory TrackSpacer 2.0
Could the second generation of Wavesfactory’s utility plugin solve the age-old problem of making space for all the…
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UVI Relayer
UVI’s Relayer is a fully-featured delay plugin with a few unique tricks up its sleeve. Greg Scarth puts…
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Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 3
One of the leading vocal pitch correction programs gets a major update. Greg Scarth explores the creative potential of Revoice…
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Apple Logic Pro X
Four years in the making, the latest version of Apple’s flagship DAW introduces an overhaul of the interface and…
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Sample Magic Magic AB
Sample Magic makes the leap from samples and MIDI packs into the world of plugins. The result is a simple…
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U-he HIVE
U-he follow their fiendishly complex Bazille synth with a much more straightforward plugin. Greg Scarth puts HIVE to the…
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AIAIAI TMA-2
AIAIAI’s update to the much-loved TMA-1 headphones introduces class-leading customisation options. Greg Scarth puts them to…
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Ableton Live 9 Suite
The latest incarnation of Ableton’s game-changing DAW is one of the year’s most hotly anticipated software releases…
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iZotope Trash 2
Version 1 of iZotope’s Trash lasted ten years without a major update. We put the newly updated distortion plugin…
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D16 Sigmund
Greg Scarth puts the latest version of D16’s versatile delay plugin to the test.…
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M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro
Another contender joins the crowded pad controller market. Greg Scarth checks out the new version of M-Audio’s ever…
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Sonic Charge Permut8
Sonic Charge’s Permut8 – a delay-based plugin that embraces the sounds of ‘primitive signal processing hardware’ has been the…
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