IK Multimedia iRig Pro Review - IK Rigs It Again
Written testDecisively relentless, IK Multimedia completes its iOS interface series with the iRig Pro. Pro? Three letters that imply that what we have in our hands is an iOS interface capable of managing a micro…
Antelope Audio Orion 32 Review - The Antelope Turns Into A Predator
Written testAt Antelope, they are passionate about clocks and converters, among which we can find their famous atomic clocks that are supposedly 100,000 times more stable than a normal clock. Audiophiles became …
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Review - Red or Black
Written testIt's almost two years since the Scarlett audio interfaces from Focusrite saw the light of day and the manufacturer has been introducing new models in the series ever since. The newest family member, …
UVI Vintage Legends Review - Modern Classics...
Written testUVI seems to have decided to bring back to life the myths of synthesis in the form of sample libraries for its own UVI platform and compatible programs. Let's have a detailed look at one of them: Vin…
Propellerhead Reason 7 Review - The Age of Reason
Written testThe new version of Reason, code name 7, has arrived including, as always, a bunch of new features. These new features give the software some sort of completeness — 13 years after its first release?
Universal Audio LA-2A Classic Leveler vs Cakewalk CA-2A… - The Next Generation
Written testDuring the last Winter NAMM, Cakewalk introduced the CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier, a new compression plug-in based on the renowned Teletronix LA-2A. For their part, Universal Audio, who had previo…
Native Instruments Battery 4 review - Battery 4
Written testWith version 4 of its “drum sampler” included in both editions of Komplete 9 and available separately, what does Native Instruments propose to do ? Answers below.
Steinberg UR22 review - UR so small
Written testSteinberg introduced the UR series a little over a year ago with the UR28M and the UR824. They’re back with an entry level unit priced at under $200 with two D-pre preamps included. Verdict?
Steinberg Cubasis iPad App Review - iCubasis Lite
Written testEven at its relatively young age, the iPad has already placed itself at the head of an extensive audio software library, running sequencers that are far more than simple toys. The latest arrival in …
Native Instruments Monark Pro Review - The King Talks
Written testBest Product awardIn the domain of analogue synthesizer emulation, the race for fidelity continues. The biggest breakthroughs have not necessarily originated from the top editors. One of them, Monark, is reacting with…
Making Music on the iPad - The iPad for Musicians: Present State
Written testConsidered a bulky iPhone by its detractors when it was first presented, the iPad has been revolutionizing the market of mobile computing ever since — and our DAWs as a consequence. A good enough rea…
Apogee Quartet Audio Interface Review - 2 Duet = 1 Quartet?
Written testA little more than one year ago, we reviewed the Duet 2, the second generation of Apogee's mobile USB audio interface with two mic inputs. With the Quartet, the Californian engineers have produced th…
Focusrite Forte Review - Be Forte!
Written testOne year ago, Apogee introduced the Duet 2, a digital audio interface with remarkable sound and finish, but only available for Mac computers. Focusrite realized that it was an opportunity and present…
Sony Sound Forge Pro Mac 1.0 Review - Forging with the Mac
Written testSony's ineradicable audio editor for PC (bought from Sonic Foundry in 2003 when its creators gave up against giants like Avid, Adobe and Apple) has just been ported to the Mac — 15 years later.
Motu Track16 Review - Sweet Little Sixteen
Written testTrack16 is the latest addition to Motu's range of audio interfaces. The numerous features announced by the manufacturer are very appealing. Let's see how they translate in the real world!
Audiofile Engineering Quiztones Review - Ear Training for Dummies
Written testAs engineers, we all have particular strengths and weaknesses. Some are musically gifted and play multiple instruments, while others naturally take to composition. However, what about the most basic …
iZotope Iris Review - At Your Beck and Call
Written testInnovation awardiZotope is famous for its effects, audio processing and restoration tools. Now, the manufacturer enters the world of virtual instruments with the launch of Iris, its first synth. Knowing iZotope, we …
Apogee Mic Review - iMic
Written testThe invasion of smartphones and tablets has had a big impact on many different industries and the home-studio world is no exception. Many software and hardware products for iPhone and Android phones …
Universal Audio Apollo Review - One Small Step for Men...
Written testUniversal Audio is a brand like no other in the pro audio world. The company has been competing in the hardware market for over 50 years with preamps, compressors and channel strips. But it has also …
Orange Tree Samples Passion Flute Review - The Flute Passion
Written testAfter the launch of a remarkable string instrument series, Orange Tree Samples enriches its offering with a new virtual concert flute, among other products.
Presonus Studio One 2 Review - Studio Killed the DAW Stars
Written testBest Product awardLaunched about two years ago, the first Studio One version impressed with its maturity. The program was stable, practical and well thought-out. It had almost nothing to envy the leading sequencing to…
Arturia Oberheim SEM V Review - SEM Old Synth
Written testArturia has been launching a myriad of products since early 2012. Among the new products you'll find an Oberheim SEM emulation with new custom features. Let's have a look at the beast...
Propellerhead Reason 6 Review - Reason Tips the Scales
Written testEach new Reason version brings a bunch of surprises with itself, meeting some of the demands of its users. Here you have the new features Propellerhead added to Reason 6.
RME Fireface UCX Mini-Review - An RME On My iPad
Written testOn the first day of winter NAMM RME launched its new audio interface: the Fireface UCX — RME UFX's little brother. The Fireface UCX includes iPad support. Here is a snapshot review of the Fireface UC…
Roland Quad Capture Review - Roland Does the Quad
Written testBest Value awardDo you want a small sound card with a high quality sound, clever features, a good construction, and an affordable price? If you do, follow me to give Roland's Quad Capture a try. If you need even mor…