Expressive E Dune 3 Expressive Suite sound library revi… - Expressive E invites itself into Dune 3!
Written testFrench brand Expressive E has added three MPE-compatible preset libraries to its catalog for Synapse Audio's Dune 3 virtual synth. Let's see how these three sound worlds can inspire us.
Audient iD48 interface review - A genius ID?
Written testBest Value awardWith the iD48, Audient expands its range of audio interfaces. Offering a 19-inch rack format, enhanced connectivity and the promise of excellent sound quality, the iD48 will appeal to studios and mus…
Ohmforce Ohmicide S review - Return of a serial killer (a what?)
Written testBest Product awardOhmforce continues the revisiting of its software catalog with the multiband distortion Ohmicide S. A killer? That's an understatement!
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…
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…
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?
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 …
Focusrite's Scarlett 18i20 Gen 4 review - Scarlettine epidemic!
Written testWe've tested every new generation of the Scarlett 18i20 since 2014. So there was no question of missing the launch of the "4th Gen" of Focusrite's flagship interface.
Arturia Pigments 6 review - All the colors of synthesis
Written testBest Product awardIt's become a habit now: every year, Arturia releases a new version of Pigments, its go-to virtual synthesizer. Let's find out what this sixth incarnation has in store.
Virtual synth buying guide - Which software synthesizer should you buy?
Buying guideToday we're bringing you a buying guide for sound synthesis plug-ins, aimed at beginners and more advanced users alike, to give you a clearer idea of what's available on the market today.
Steinberg Cubase Pro 14 review - Mod About You
Written testBest Product awardIt's almost Christmas, and Steinberg is doing its usual best to put a Cubase under the tree. What about this fourteenth version? Quite a lot, and especially quite a lot of creative stuff.
Arturia Synthx V review - Ex-eighties fan
Written testBest Product awardWith the Synthx V, Arturia further enriches its virtual museum dedicated to legendary synthesizers. This time, it's a model of the Elka Synthex. Let's find out what this new plug-in has to offer and …
Presonus Studio One Pro 7 review - Game changer?
Written testBest Value awardBest Product awardStudio One has been around for fourteen years, slowly but surely staking its place in the DAW market, thanks to its good ideas and innovations. However, with this seventh version, it seems that Preso…
Ableton Live 12.1 review - A feature-filled update
Written testBest Product awardThree years separate the releases of Ableton Live 11 and 12, during which time the developer released a number of new features and enhancements to the DAW, which has become the most popular among ele…
Native Instruments Komplete Collector's Edition 15 revi… - Is the latest the greatest?
Written testBest Product awardIt's been almost two years since the release of the last Komplete and the somewhat disappointing Kontakt 7. Needless to say, the new version of Native Instruments' bundle is eagerly awaited, especial…
Arturia Keylab Mk3 review - The ultimate Keylab keyboard?
Written testAfter Keylab Essential, it's time for Keylab Mk3, a major update to one of the market's benchmarks for controller keyboards.
Apple Logic Pro 11 review - Relentless logic...
Written testBest Product awardAlmost eleven years since the release of Logic Pro X, and after several major updates, Apple's flagship DAW is finally ready for version 11. A turning point?
Baby Audio Transit review - Active ingredient for your ears
Written testBest Product awardBaby Audio, the up-and-coming Californian software developer, collaborated with Youtuber and artist Andrew Huang last year to design a multieffect plug-in dedicated to transitions. Was it a great ide…
MIXING IN A HOME STUDIO - ultimate guide (150 episodes) - A Guide To Mixing Music
LearningGiven the good response our "Mastering at Home" series received, yours truly has put himself to the task of doing a similar guide dedicated to recording and mixing.
HOME MASTERING - ultimate guide (22 episodes) - Become a master in mastering. In your bedroom.
LearningAfter more than 20 weeks, the time has finally come for the last installment in our series dedicated to mastering at home. Today we won't be making any miraculous revelations. Instead, we'll give you…
HOW TO EXTRACT VOCALS FROM A SONG - Unmixing a cake is not a piece of cake. But extracting vocals is.
LearningYou've probably dreamed about removing or isolating vocals or instruments from a record to get a single vocal line or sample an instrumental loop. However, is this even possible?
THE TOP 150 FREEWARE TO MAKE MUSIC - No money? No excuse! Make music now :)
TopMaking music with your computer when you don't have a penny is possible. And to prove our point here you have 150+ free software tools many of which don't have anything to envy their paid counterpart…
Arturia AudioFuse 8PRE audio interface review - Love & 8
Written testJust over two years ago, French manufacturer Arturia first stepped into the world of audio interfaces. More recently at NAMM 2019, the Grenoble-based company announced two new models, one of which th…
