
Gemini CDJ 700 Review - Everything Becomes a Standard...
Written testToday, every DJ gear manufacturer wants a piece of the control surface market. That's why Gemini decided to introduce now a versatile, fully featured CD deck. The CDJ 700 is a very appealing product …

Kemper Profiling Amplifier Review - The Thing!
Written testThe world of amp modeling is merciless. It's been a long way since the first 6U rack processors came out with their utterly obscene prices and a sound that would make every POD Mini owner laugh out l…

Yamaha Pacifica PAC611HFM Review - Let's Sail together!
Written testPacifica — a name that recalls the beach, the ocean, the sun. If you like sailing, following the wind for hours armed only with your courage and a fishing-rod, you'll be disappointed by the present r…

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 …

Gibson Les Paul Faded Blue Stain Review - Nice Les Paul You
Written testA soft launch last Christmas, the Les Paul Blue with roasted maple fingerboard caught our attention. Get your pick and come meet the beauty.

Korg Monotribe Review - Analog Tribe
Written testPresented during the Musikmesse 2011, the Monotribe is the big brother of the Monotron. This standalone sound module includes one synth voice and three analog drum sounds and was conceived to change …

Ddrum’s Reflex Review - A Drum to Reflect On
Written testFor a long time, Ddrum was a name only synonymous with drum triggers. At its inception this made a lot of sense, but lets fast forward through the company history and development.

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.

Fender Modern Player Marauder & Jaguar Review - Modern Players Like No Others
Written testThis time, Fender comes from an unexpected direction! The Fender Modern Player series includes four different guitars (Marauder, Jaguar, Telecaster Plus, Thinline Deluxe) and three different bass gui…

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…

Fender Bronco Bass Combo Review - Rodeo
Written testDo you feel like a cowboy? Do you like the smell of ponies and old leather? Do you like riding on a weird mount and sweltering under an old stinking hat?

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...

KRK Rokit Powered 10-3 Review - Surfing on a Rokit
Written testKRK —the brand with the yellow cones— took everyone by surprise at Musimesse 2011 when they announced the coming of a new three-way monitor with a 10" woofer for about $500. The weight-to-price ratio…

Roland Jupiter-80 Mini-Review - Stage Master
Written testIn an era where workstations are more powerful and complex every day, Roland has introduced a large stage synth that uses hybrid technology based on PCM, virtual analog technology and modeling of aco…

Sterling Ray 34 CA Mini Review - Ray Issue…
Written testAlmost exactly one year ago, I wrote a review about the Music Man Classic Stingray bass guitar. One year later, Sterling, another brand of the Ernie Ball group, presents the budget version. So my cur…

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.

Yamaha THR10 Travel Amp Review - Small But Powerful
Written testYamaha's new amplifier range now includes a brand new product: the THR10. It looks like a standard compact amp head. But in fact, this product holds some surprises...

Ampeg GVT52 112 & GVT15H Review - Ampeg Adds a Pair of Strings
Written testThe name Ampeg makes bass players' ears stand up and tails wag. There is a good reason for that: launched during the 1969 NAMM, their SVT amp still has a leading position in the hearts and minds of m…

Zoom H2n Mini-Review - Mid/Side Story
Written testThe replacement for the good old Zoom H2! With the H2n, Zoom aims to offer a major upgrade of the most famous pocket recorder.

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…

Olympus LS-20M Review - Cam' on Everybody
Written testSomewhere between the pocket cam and pocket recorder market segments, Olympus has introduced a hybrid called LS-20M. The concept is simple: offer a full-HD pocket cam capable of recording good-qualit…

Fender Modern Player Jazz Bass & Telecaster Bass Review - Both or Nothing At All
Written testWhen I went to pick up these beauties at AudioFanzine's editorial office, I asked myself how many Jazz and Precision basses I had already reviewed in my life as an editor. From Standard to Deluxe, Vi…

Yamaha DTX540K Review - Pads Without Mercy!
Written testYamaha pulls out all the stops with its revolutionary TCS pads in an attempt to make itself appealing to most drummers who still refuse e-drums. As a DTXPress owner and former user, the DTX540K is re…

sE Electronics Munro Egg 150 Review - Fresh Eggs for Breakfast
Written testsE Electronics is a Chinese-British company that was founded over 10 years ago to compete in the microphone market. Now sE Electronics has decided to enter the studio monitor market. In order to brea…

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…








