34 Results for "first look"
Moog Messenger Review
18 Jun in Synths
The new Moog Messenger aims to deliver classic monophonic Moog sounds at a lower price. Read our review to find out if Moog is on the right track.
Ableton Live 12.2: Out now with updated Browser, Bounce-to-Track & more – Review!
11 Jun in Studio
Ableton Live 12.2 is available now! Check out our review of the beta version including bounce-to-track, expressive chords, and much more!
Reason 13: Update to 13.3 re-revamps the Browser!
10 Jun in Studio
The community has spoken! Reason 13's new browser has undergone another change, answering to community feedback. 13.3 is out now!
Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III Update Adds Plugin Alliance Support & Review!
13 May in Studio
Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III: Plugin Alliance support is here! Integrate 25 new plugins and enjoy a streamlined mixing workflow.
New Update Adds More Features. Behringer Wave Review: Wave Surfing Like It’s 1981
16 Apr in Synths
The Behringer Wave looks like a dream come true for all fans of wavetable synthesis. As an affordable clone of the PPG Wave 2.2/2.3, it brings back the legendary instrument that pioneered the synthesis ...
Ableton Note 1.3 Adds MIDI Editor at Last
03 Apr in Studio
Update 1.3 finally brings a MIDI editor to Ableton Note. It also gets 16 Pitches from Move. Is it finally time to download the iOS app?
Beetlecrab Tempera Review: A Granular Sampler Like No Other
22 Jul 2024 in Synths
Tempera by Beetlecrab Audio is one of the most unusual granular samplers available. Read our review to find out what Tempera is all about.
Isla Instruments S2400 Review: New DSP Card Upgrade Adds Onboard VST Effects
22 Apr 2024 in Synths
A new DSP card upgrade for the Isla Instruments S2400 sampler adds the ability to run your favorite effect plugins. Read our full S2400 review here.
Roland GAIA 2 Review – Wavetable, VA and so much more
28 Sep 2023 in Synths
There's a new GAIA in town! In our Roland GAIA 2 Review, we take a look at what's new, what's old and how the synth sounds. Does it 101?
Review: GForce Software Minimonsta 2 – Minimoog inspired synth updated
28 Feb 2023 in Synths
GForce Software continue updating their classic synth titles, this time turning their attention to the Minimonsta with Minimonsta 2.
Review: Arturia Pigments 4 Polychrome Synth
Arturia update their impressive polychrome soft synth, Pigments, to version 4. How have Arturia improved on this highly regarded instrument?Review: Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo Overdrive Pedals
25 Oct 2022 in Guitar
First Look! We take the Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo overdrive pedals for a spin. How do they compare against the prized originals?
Review: UDO Audio Super 6 Desktop Synthesizer
09 May 2022 in Synths
The UDO Audio Super 6 is a 12-voice analog-digital hybrid synth with mind-blowing binaural capabilities. Here’s our review of the desktop version.
Cre8audio NiftyKEYZ review: The Ultimate Eurorack Keyboard Controller?
19 Apr 2022 in Synths
The Cre8audio NiftyKEYZ is a USB/MIDI keyboard controller with space for 112 HP worth of Eurorack modules and up to four voices. Pretty nifty indeed!
Review: Casio CT-S1000V Keyboard and Vocal Synthesizer
11 Apr 2022 in Synths
Casio says that the CT-S1000V keyboard contains a revolutionary vocal synthesizer. We've tried it for ourselves to find out what the hype is all about.
Review: UAD Spark – Native UAD plug-ins for USD 20 per month
30 Mar 2022 in Studio
Spark is UAD going full Native with its renowned plug-in effects and instruments on a USD 20 / mo subscription basis. It's shaping up well!
First look review: Universal Audio SD-1 Standard Dynamic Microphone
17 Mar 2022 in Studio
The Universal Audio SD-1 is UA's version of an SM7B-style dynamic microphone for podcasting, broadcasting and recording. Here's our first look review!
Cubase 12 First Look & Review: a masterclass in steady evolution
03 Mar 2022 in Studio
Cubase 12 makes me want to jump in and start editing some drums like it's the early 2010s and I'm just dipping into advanced production...
Review: Arturia Efx FRAGMENTS frees granular effects from obscurity
01 Mar 2022 in Studio
With Efx FRAGMENTS, Arturia applies the same forces of innovation behind its PIGMENTS synthesizer to a granular effects plug-in.
First look review: Clipmode DRoOM! – the DIY Drum FX System
01 Mar 2022 in Studio
Clipmode DRoOM! is a unique beat construction kit that invites you to layer samples recorded in different rooms. We've tried DRoOM! for ourselves.
First look review: 1010music Nanobox Fireball – the smallest wavetable synth ever?
16 Feb 2022 in Synths
Inside the tiny, bright red 1010music nanobox fireball is a full-blown wavetable synth with eight voices. Let’s find out what it can do!
First Look Review: 1010music Nanobox Lemondrop, a pocket-sized granular synth
08 Feb 2022 in Synths
The 1010music nanobox lemondrop is a tiny granular synth that fits in your pocket. We've taken it for a spin in our first look review.
First Look Review: Universal Audio Volt 2 and Volt 276 interfaces
05 Feb 2022 in Studio
Universal Audio Volt interfaces are an exciting new option in the budget interface segment. Do they live up to the brand expectations?