Ohmforce Ohmicide S review
Written testOhmforce continues the revisiting of its software catalog with the multiband distortion Ohmicide S. A killer? That's an understatement!
Arturia Microlab Mk3 Review
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
Written testFounded 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
Written testAlgorithmic 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
Written testEvery 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
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…
Testing the Arturia Keylab 88 mk3
Written test2025 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 …
Test of Focusrite's Scarlett 18i20 Gen 4
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 test
Written testIt'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 buyers' guide
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
Written testIt'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.
Testing the Arturia Synthx V
Written testWith 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 …
Testing Presonus Studio One Pro 7
Written testStudio 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
Written testThree 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…
Test of Komplete Collector's Edition 15 from Native Instruments
Written testIt'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…
Testing the Arturia Keylab Mk3
Written testAfter Keylab Essential, it's time for Keylab Mk3, a major update to one of the market's benchmarks for controller keyboards.
Testing Apple Logic Pro 11
Written testAlmost 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
Written testBaby 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…
Rent-to-own Ozone 9 and Neutron 3 together on Splice
NewsSplice has bundled iZotope’s latest software audio processors and offers them at a lower price through their rent-to-own program.
Arturia AudioFuse 8PRE audio interface review
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…
Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core review
Written testAbout a year and a half ago, Antelope released the Discrete, a new range of Thunderbolt & USB interfaces including discrete preamps, their famous FPGA module as well as the stack of audio effec…
The top commercial audio editing software for 2018
TopFour years after our first poll on the topic, few things have changed in the world of audio editors, at least according to our French readers.
The top audio interfaces running on batteries
TopHaving an audio interface is very nice. Being able to use it anywhere is even better. Several manufacturers have introduced audio interfaces running on batteries to cater to the needs of nomad or wil…
Over 150 free software tools to make music
Hot newsMaking 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…
Over 150 free software tools to make music
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…
