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Elektron Analog Heat
Elektron move into effects with an expensive but beautifully designed stereo distortion unit. Greg Scarth finds out what it can…
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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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Novation Circuit v1.4
Novation’s groovebox has been steadily upgraded since its introduction last year. Greg Scarth finds out what the latest firmware…
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Korg Monologue
Korg’s follow-up to the Minilogue includes features designed by Aphex Twin and newly developed analogue circuits with notable…
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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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Eventide Quadravox
Eventide’s new Quadravox plugin is the latest addition to the harmonic processor kings’ roster. Dave Clews puts it to…
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Output Substance
Output follow up their popular Exhale, Movement and Rev releases with “hybrid bass instrument” Substance.…
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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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The Cargo Cult Slapper ST
Originally designed for the post-production market, Slapper has been recently updated to appeal to music makers.…
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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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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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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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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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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Focusrite’s diminutive Scarlett 2i2 bucks the trend for complexity, offering a simple, solid, good sounding and very affordable audio…
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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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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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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…
