Behringer LM Drum review - He shouted at Linn to come back...
Written testBest Value awardCombining the LM-1 colors, the LinnDrum case and the Linn9000 sampling, the LM Drum is an affordable recreation of one of Roger Linn’s most famous '80s drum machines. Does it live up to the original?
Mooer GL100 looper review - Mooer offers intelligent grooves!
Written testWith the GL100 Phrase and Drum Station, Mooer offers a looper featuring an intelligent drum machine and some interesting technical features. Let's explore its full potential.
Arturia AstroLab 88 review - The missing one
Written testWith all the features of the AstroLab 61, plus a weighted mechanism, many were eagerly awaiting the arrival of this 88-key version of the AstroLab to confirm or deny users' access to more pianistic h…
Arturia MicroLab Mk3 Review - Controller on the go
Written testIn the face of increasingly active competition, Arturia is not resting on its laurels and unveils the new version of its MicroLab. What's in store for this little controller keyboard, designed to tak…
Harley Benton CLO-70SR acoustic guitar review - The little folk with a big sound
Written testBest Value awardIntroduced in December 2024 along with other Harley Benton acoustic models, the CLO-70SR is an acoustic guitar in the brand's Custom Line series. It features an Orchestra format with an armrest desig…
Zoom H6essential review - Zoom to the point
Written testZoom continues to revisit its H range with the H6essential, which has more than one trick up its sleeve at a very competitive price...
Behringer 369 compressor/limiter review - What's new at Behringer?
Written testBehringer 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?
MOTU 828 interface review - MO-MO-MOTU!
Written testBest Product awardFounded 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 8…
Beyerdynamic M160 (2023) microphone review - Small facelift for the return of a classic
Written testLegend awardTimeless 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?
Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro review - His master's voice
Written testInnovation awardAlgorithmic reproduction of vocals and all their nuances is no easy task. How does the second version of Synthesizer V Studio fare?
Harley Benton SC-Custom III electric guitar review - SC-Custom, version 3
Written testThe 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.…
Positive Grid Spark Neo headphones review - Head in the amp!
Written testBest Value awardPositive 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 pl…
Arturia V Collection 11 review - The eleventh hour
Written testBest Value awardEvery 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…
Xils-Lab The Eighty review - The best of the 80s?
Written testWhen 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 set…
Arturia Keylab 88 mk3 review - A good grind
Written testBest Product award2025 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 …
