Adam Audio's H200 headphones review - A Canny Move by Adam
Written testIt had to happen: Adam Audio released its first headphones. But not just any headphones: they're a closed-back design (surprise!) and come with their own in-house correction software.
Recording secrets of Depeche Mode's cult album - Behind the scenes from the "Violator" sessions
Report / ShowReleased in early 1990, "Violator" was Depeche Mode's seventh studio album. It was produced over most of 1989 with the help of producer Flood, sound engineer Steve Lyon and mixer François Kevorkian.
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 …
Ableton Move review - Move It!
Written testBest Product awardAbleton has just delivered a surprise: a groovebox in a portable format with a screen, an 8 x 4 pad grid, and lots of buttons and encoders. It reminds us as much of Push as of Novation Circuits. We t…
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…
Roland AIRA P-6 review - A pocket full of features
Written testA sampler, granular engine, sequencer, effects and lots of fun in a small, pocket-sized box: that's Roland's promise for the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family. Can it claim a choice place am…
The polyphonic keyboard emblematic of the sixties - History of the Mellotron
LearningPaul McCartney and the Gallagher brothers all play it. But while the existence of the famous tape keyboard has had a profound effect on the history of English rock, it is in the United States that th…
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…
Ten Beatles production secrets - The Fab Four in the studio: deciphering ten songs
LearningTo express the full extent of their genius, the Beatles spent hundreds of hours in the studio experimenting. Since then, some have devoted entire books to their production secrets. For our part, we o…
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?
Akai Professional MPC Key 37 review - The keys to groovebox success
Written testBest Product awardJust a year and a half after the release of the MPC Key 61, Akai is releasing a smaller version of its MPC groovebox concept with a keyboard, the MPC Key 37. Is it a simple variation or a refinement …
Universal Audio UAFX Compact Brigade pedal review - Brigade manager
Written testUnveiled in October 2023, Universal Audio's Brigade has joined the UAFX series alongside the LA-2A and Flow. It's a chorus and vibrato pedal whose algorithm reproduces the sounds and playing feel of …
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…
Positive Grid Spark Mini amplifier review - The next size up — I'll take it!
Written testRemember, we had the opportunity to test the surprising miniature amplifier called Spark Go from Positive Grid. Today, let's find out how its big brother, the Spark Mini, fares.
Arturia Astrolab review - A performer's beast?
Written testInnovation awardEver since the Brutes and Keysteps affair, Arturia has been known to shake up the market with innovative products offering excellent value for money. And this Astrolab, tackling the stage keyboard ma…
Tips for Better Headphone Mixing - Mixing on headphones has never been more important, or easier.
LearningHeadphones are more critical to the mixing process than ever. One reason is the popularity of music streaming. More people than ever are listening to music on mobile devices with headphones. So makin…
Arranging Tips - How to Give Your Songs More Impact
LearningSongwriting and performance are crucial ingredients for producing a great song. Another is the arrangement. That is, deciding which instrument and vocal parts will be in a song, and where they'll com…
How to get the best results when you record vocals - 12 Tips for Better Vocal Tracks
LearningNo matter the genre, a lead vocal track is always the focal point of a song. As a result, you should approach recording vocals with forethought and planning. If you want the best results, you need to…
Interview with Haydn Bendall (Kate Bush, Massive Attack, Gary Moore, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney...)
Interview / PodcastHis name may not ring a bell to you, but you already have heard something recorded, mixed or produced by him. With a career over 5 decades, Haydn Bendall managed to develop his numerous talents in ma…
AUDIO RECORDING - ultimate guide (100 episodes) - Or how to become a pro sound engineer ;)
LearningOnce the mastering series is finished and now that the mixing guide is (finally!) arriving the end, it's only natural that Audiofanzine asked me to extend this tale told backwards with a new series d…
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…
