
UVI Falcon - "THE ONE synth (and sampler)"
- config : 15" i7 // osx 10.10 // studio one 2.6 - easy and perfect installation - the ilok software protection is not too much of a burden (what are other iLok-ed developers waiting for before ad…

UVI Relayer - "A rather advanced delay!"
Installation is easy through an executable file, the authorization is as usual through the iLok account, on either an iLok key or the computer. On a side note, a total three authorizations are provid…

Maag Audio EQ4 Plug-in - "A real difference!"
I use it with Cubase 6 It's very stable GUI visibility is great Mouse-controllable Not CPU-hungry Very efficient Very accurate Adds a real plus on the track. 4 very well targeted EQ bands tha…

Brainworx bx_stereomaker - "Unexpected"
Used with Cubase6 Very stable GUI is large and clear Mouse-controlled Not CPU-hungry Very efficient Accurate A real plus for setting the M/S signal as you wish It is possible to pair two in…

Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus (Vintage) - "A great chorus"
I own a 1982 Ibanez CS9 - hence Made In Japan. If you fall for it on the second-hand market, don't hesitate to open it so as to clean it up and use an air spray to get rid of all dust then use it …

Elixir Strings Nanoweb Coating Nickel Plated Steel Bass… - "Definitely adopted on my bass, as previously on my guitars"
http://medias.audiofanzine.com/images/thumbs3/fender-stu-hamm-urge-bass-1993-1999-1223262.jpg Strings tested on Fender Stu Hamm Urge bass I play mostly pop rock, sometimes progressive rock, wit…

Focal Alpha 65 - "Excellent studio Monitors"
First, these seem well made, and sounded the best to my ears during auditions when doing a/b with other monitors. I recommend testing speakers with recorded music you know WELL; preferably something…

Intuitive Instruments du-touch - "My own private home studio revolution"
I wanted to share my experience with this device after a few weeks using it (and several months waiting for it...). I originally had a real crush on it while attending a live demo where its creato…

Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2 - "The ultimate music-for-image tool"
I bought it because a client had demos which required Omnisphere. I found the interface ugly and poor and first thought that anyway, once that project was over, I'd get back to Alchemy and Camel Aud…

Proel TPR-15A - "Very good powered PA speakers"
For which specific applications have you chosen this product, and in what context do you currently use it? small performances such as birthday parties, pubs, small bands... How long have you u…

Elysia Alpha Compressor Plugin - "Very well programmed and modelled"
Nothing to report. Or, yeah, by the way... the user's manual is very well done, it covers and analyses the settings of each factory preset, so as to better understand how it all works. Very useful t…

Brainworx bx_limiter - "Can't do without it !"
I use it with Cubase6 It is very stable. Big and clear GUI makes it easy to use. It is Mouse-controllable. Definitely not CPU-hungry. Very efficient, and delivers an accurate sound. Can't do wi…

Boss SY-300 - "Sound synthesis for guitar players?"
Sound synthesis for guitar players? Exactly! Ladies and gentlemen, from now on sound synthesis no longer is the privilege of the sole keyboard players! But was it really the case until now? Wha…

Line 6 AMPLIFi 150 - "The modern Swiss army knife of guitar amps"
After using approximately each and every amp range -especially those from Line6 but also different tube and solid-state heads, tube combos, modelization combos...-, I was eager to have an opportunity…

Vox AC15HTVH - "For players serius about tone"
This is the real Vox vintage tone, not the vox cc crap being sold today.. This amp was made with quality components These amps were made just as they used to in the 50s and 60s. Same great sound as i…

Gibson Les Paul Classic (2015) - "LES PAUL CLASSIC"
Disclaimer : I’m writing this review although I’ve only owned this instrument since September 30th, I’ll come back to edit it in the future with a little more perspective. Ergonomy : it’s a LES PA…

SPL Passeq Plug-in - "A surgically-precise EQ"
Used with Cubase 6. Very stable, great visibility. Mouse-controlled. Not CPU-hungry. Very efficient. Processes very wide frequency band with a high precision. A real plus whether it's used for …

Joyo JF-02 Ultimate Drive - "Lives up to the hype!"
I use the JF-02 with Fender tube combos, Silvertone tube head and a Marshall 18 watt combo. Battery is easy to change. I have tried this pedal with my 1962 Strat and Epi-Dot. I don't know how power h…

Harley Benton PB-50 - "Awesome"
Band use Gigs. Rehearsals, home, gigs. Yes Fender SQ. Good bass and punch, the whole feel of the bass is good. Cons, none. I have a Fender Telecaster bass from 1968, that took over the same look…

PRS SE Torero - "SHREDDING GUITAR"
I USE IT WITH A ORANGE DUAL TERROR AND SOME BOSS PEDALS, IT HAS AN EXCELENT QUALITY AND VERY SMOOTH TO PLAY. I USE IT IN G INTONATION, I DID RECALIBRATE IT BUT IT WORKS PERFECTLY IS A VERY VER…

Clavia Nord Lead 2X - "EXCELENT QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE"
I USE IT FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION, AS A MID CONTROLLER IS AN EXCELLENT TOOL, BECAUSE THE VELOCITY IS SO ACURATE AND SMOOTH. THE ONLY THING I COULD SAY IS THAT IT'S A LITTE BIT DIFFICULT TO GET…

Native Instruments Battery 4 - "A total mess !"
This version 4 of Battery is a total mess. A lot of things have regressed compared with Battery 3, and finally only little evolution. Compared with Battery 3, here is a list of what was lost: -…

Audient iD14 - "A great move by Audient !"
My config: Mac mini, core i5, Yosemite. For what I can tell, the interface is surprisingly heavy, its weught is quite important for such a small box, the two preamp knobs are hard to turn (a good …

Overloud TH3 - "Great (like the previous version), yet..."
Using it with an i5 under Win7x64, and a UX2 audio interface. It only took me very little time to jump on it when I got the email from Overloud announcing the release of TH3. I can easily compa…

Mapex Venus Drum Kit - "Mapex V Series 5pce Rock Kit"
Being drumming since 1992 and had a few kits in that time (First was a Maxwin 5pce from the 70's RIP), But by the early 2000's when that kit was no longer up to the punishment of metal drumming (Deat…











