[Review] A review of the Boss SY-300 guitar synthesizer - The Guitar Synth Redefined
In the past, trying to find a guitar synth that tracked accurately was akin to searching for the Holy Grail. No product, whether it was a guitar synth or MIDI guitar controller was able to accurately…
[Review] A review of the FabFilter Pro-C 2 compressor p… - All Compressors to All People
Do you know what ice cream and compressors have in common? Both are better when you have a choice of flavors. FabFilter’s new Pro C-2 is a veritable ice cream store of compression, offering eight d…
[Review] A review of the UAD AKG BX 20 spring reverb pl… - Spring Has Sprung
When you think of spring reverb, the sound that probably comes to mind is the “boingy” one associated with guitar amps. For mixing sources like vocals, drums and pianos, you probably wouldn't conside…
[Review] A review of the Blue Microphones Hummingbird - A Bird in the Stand
A mic with a swiveling capsule is not a new concept, but it isn’t something you typically find in a mic as affordable as the Blue Hummingbird. The swiveling feature is no gimmick — it makes a big dif…
[Review] Sonarworks Headphone Calibration Review - High Caliber
You all know what it's like to finish a mix that sounds amazing on your headphones and then try to show it to your grandma on her hi-fi system, only to discover that it sounds terrible. The mix is co…
[Review] Sensomusic Usine Hollyhock II Review - Music in Bloom
There are lots of software solutions for live performance. Strangely enough, Sensomusic's Usine Hollyhock II doesn't come up on the radar as often as other products. And yet...
[Review] Review of the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack - Slated for Excellence
The release of a channel strip plug-in doesn’t typically generate a lot of excitement, but it sure has in the case of Slate Digital’s Virtual Mix Rack (VMR). Slate’s hardware emulations are considere…
[Review] Waldorf Streichfett Review - Fat Strings
Unveiled last spring at Frankfurt, it wasn't until mid-summer that the Streichfett was to be seen in stores. As soon as it came out, we grabbed one and stripped it down!
[Review] KRK Rokit 8 G3 Review - The Return of the Yellow Cones
Rokit speakers ─ the entry-level product range of Californian manufacturer KRK ─ have found their way into numerous home studios for many years. But until the recent release of the third-generation o…
[Review] Zoom H6 Review - Six Inputs of Separation
The H4n isn't the crown jewel of the Zoom recorder range anymore! The H6, with more inputs and interchangeable mics, has arrived to take its place.
Roland Fantom G8 - "I couldn't live without the Fantom, it is now a foundational part of my music."
I couldn't live without the Fantom, it is now a foundational part of my music. Having a vast array of instruments, this is the one that adds so much. My first one died and I had it repaired a coup…
Roland Fantom-08 - "Confirming Roland hasn’t made a good synth in 20 years"
I would not be writing a review about this or any other synth unless there were specifically amazing things, or, unforgivable bad things about the specific instrument. I have two studio workspaces …
Korg Ax3g - "Hidden gem"
I’ve had this one for awhile now. I’ve mainly used it for direct recording and general practice with a small Marshall amp. I probably wouldn’t recommend this one for live stuff unless you spen the t…
Enya NEXG - Smart Guitar - "Great Sounding Acoustic that Isn't an Acoustic"
Enya-Music’s NEXG may seem a novelty at first, but this is a quality instrument with excellent sound. It’s similar to the Yamaha silent guitars, but there are more features and flexibility with the N…
Fender FM 212R - "To compare this amp with a Twin Reverb is just a little silly isn't it? ?"
I mean these sell for 300 new?! lol THAT'S WHY Fender made this amp. What's a Twin Reverb cost used 1500 or something ridiculous that's like 10 times the cost of this solid state model. Someone actua…
G&L Tribute ASAT Classic - "Leo wouldn't have settled for less!!"
I did a swap with a Yama sa1000 which I never used. I wasn’t sure about it, being a bit of a Tele lover, having a couple which I use, but it took me no more than 5 minutes hooked up to my THR Yamaha,…
JBL L100T - "One of JBL’s best"
My L100t is a favorite two channel listening of mine. I’ve paired this with a Hafler XL-280/945 class a preamp. I stream with a BluOS streamer. Wiring is 10 gauge. This JBL throws a massive sound…
Fender Super-Sonic 100 Head - "Fender High Gain isn't Everyone's Cup of Tea"
First off. It goes without saying that the Fender Clean sound is the benchmark for all amplifiers. It is the basis for comparison and there is really nothing more to say in that regard. Secondly, t…
Orange Professional Cables - "lightweight durable, a British based company, just a great cable can't fault them in any way"
flying the British flag orange is based in England united kingdom the history speaks for itself with bands such as t-rex, black sabbath and rush using them also seen oasis use some orange amps from …
Art SLA-1 - "WAY better than expected!"
the a.r.t. sla1 in a nutshell is "thinnish, but incredibly articulate with exceptional separation between channels!" when pushing 90 db spl sensitivity drivers that meter out @ 6.7 ohms (not 8 like…