Mission Engineering Expressionator - "One Expression Pedal to Control Three Expressions"
SOUND: The Expressionator controls the nature of the sound of other pedals by way of an expression pedal into the Expressionator and then into three expression inputs (that could mean three differen…
Roland JD-Xi - "This tiny synth could have been a giant – alas..."
I’ve tried the JD-Xi at length for almost a month, but I haven’t kept it in the end. It’s a nice small synth with many an asset but also too many flaws (some related to its youth maybe?) led me to…
Hook Amps Captain 34 - "The only multichannel amp that plays in the same league as the "big" single channel ones!"
INTRODUCTION I own the version 1, unmodded. 100w all tube amp, three channels with effect loop. 6 x 12ax7, 4 x EL34. - Clean channel: gain, volume, equalizer, boost, bright, eq cut. - Lead I an…
Behringer Neutron - "A switchblade that looks like a penknife"
August 2018 update Serendipity I had gone to a local shop to demo the Model D, and pure chance made me get out with this Neutron. What a great idea! My reference in terms of synth is the 80s…
Audient iD44 - "A perfect interface for its price"
Disclaimer: as I am mostly recording acoustic music and material, this review only intends to apply to my own use and needs. I also use VSTi virtual synths but probably not as often as someone record…
JHS Pedals The Bonsai - "A Screamer to End All Screamers"
SOUND: If you’re looking for an incredibly raw and authentic tone and have a liking for screamers, the Bonsai may be the answer. Below is a YouTube video that demonstrates the various tones: htt…
Novation Circuit - "A nice plaything with potential"
I’ve tried it for an hour or so before writing this review but I’ve also spent t least 10 times as much reading other review on it on the internet, so I knew what to look after ;) I had never really…
Hotone Audio Binary Eko - "Incredible Clarity and a Ton of Options"
SOUND: If you’re looking for a super clear-sounding delay with a ton of options at a fantastic price, then the Binary Eko should be considered. Below is a YouTube demonstrating its qualities: ht…
Takamine GD10CE-NS - "An excellent value-for-money and a surprising electric-acoustic sound"
Takamine GN10 ce series. Very well built for that price range. Of course, I’m not comparing it with a €1000+ model, but for an instrument under the €400 mark you get a great-looking, well-built,…
TC Electronic Ditto JAM X2 Looper - "With BeatSense, you now can loop seamlessly with a live drummer"
SOUND: With 24-bit (CD and studio quality) recording and playback, the Ditto JAM X2 Looper by TC Electronic is an ideal band-mate and solo practice device. The YouTube video below demonstrates some…
Focusrite Scarlett Solo - "Never got it working without crackling sound on Surfacebook I5"
Never got this device working without crackling sound on a Surfacebook I5 Windows 10 Notebook. I updated the drivers but the problem is still there. It seems like the company does not care of windows…
Yamaha GENOS - "Genos, the magnificent"
I’ve been the happy owner of this keyboard for a little over a month now. The Genos is now the core of my studio, I write music for events (e.g. soundtracks) as well as for my own pleasure in an Elec…
Aleks K Production Maple Leaf Royal Drive - "The Maple Leaf Royal Drive is incredibly organic"
SOUND: Two thumbs up for the Maple Leaf Royal Drive. This amazing drive/distortion allows for anything from mellow and melodic to a smooth and powerful tone, as demonstrated in the YouTube video be…
Arturia BeatStep Pro - "Easy to use, efficient and practical!"
I’ve used in in a homestudio with a DRM1, a Doepfer modular, a Matrix 1000, a TX81Z, a SUB 37, an Alpha Juno, a Werstatt, Cubase and OSX. Once the firmware updated, no compatibility problem so far…
HK Audio Lucas Impact - "HK Performer satelites"
Good technology but they screw up at the assembly line. The lack of midrange is that the coils are putted in reverse.(result Ft is not 2Khz, it's 5Khz) I chabged the driver with B&C DEH360, i didnt…