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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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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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Akai iMPC Pro
Greg Scarth discovers that Akai’s latest app is a virtual MPC worthy of the name.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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KMI QuNeo & QuNexus
Keith McMillen Instruments’ unique MIDI controllers conceal incredibly deep features and unparalleled customisability.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NI Traktor Kontrol F1
Native Instruments’ new dedicated Traktor controller unlocks the potential of the DJ software’s Remix Decks.…
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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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