Behringer is back in the news with the release of its new compressor, the 369, strongly inspired by the legendary Neve 33609 compressor/limiter. Can the copy really outdo the original?
Founded in 1984, MOTU has forged a solid reputation in the world of pro audio, but we at AF must confess that we haven't often taken the time to look into it. We're putting that right with the MOTU 828, the latest version of an interface that has been evolving since 2001, and has already earned itself a solid reputation.
Timeless for almost 70 years, the BeyerDynamic M160 returns in a revised edition. New design, same technology: does this double ribbon microphone still deserve its legendary status?
Algorithmic reproduction of vocals and all their nuances is no easy task. How does the second version of Synthesizer V Studio fare?
The SC-Custom III from German brand Harley Benton is a Les Paul-inspired electric guitar made in Indonesia. This is the third version of this model, which benefited from a slight update in July 2024. After testing the SC-Custom II, let's see if this third iteration is worth the detour.
Positive Grid continues to expand its Spark range with wireless headphones for guitar and bass players. Accompanied by a transmitter that plugs directly into the instrument, the Spark Neo lets you play discreetly. But what’s it like to use?
Every year, it's a bit of a ritual: Arturia delivers a new V Collection. This eleventh edition continues the trend begun in recent years, going beyond the simple modeling of vintage instruments. What's in it for us?
When one of the world's most renowned software emulators of legendary synthesizers decides to offer its own interpretation of the Yamaha CS80, curiosity is bound to be piqued. Let's find out what sets XILS-lab's version apart from the competition.
2025 marks the release of a new version of the Keylab 88 mk3 master keyboard from Grenoble-based Arturia. The mk2, already appreciated by the majority of users, evolves with this new version, taking a new step forward with top-of-the-range design and functions.
After the wavetable-based Argon8 and the analog-modeling-based Cobalt8, Modal presents the Carbon8, featuring oscillators with modulable high-resolution algorithms. Let's see how it stands out...