132 Results for "Review"

Review: Is SSL Guitarstrip the simple way to a great guitar tone?

In this Gearnews review, we check out the latest SSL Guitarstrip plugin for your DAW and ask "Does it offer good value for money?"

Review: Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo Overdrive Pedals

First Look! We take the Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo overdrive pedals for a spin. How do they compare against the prized originals?

Review: Apple AirPods Pro 2. Generation In-Ear Headphones for Musicians?

Besides a series of new Apple Watch models and the new iPhone 14, Apple showed "one more thing" at the "iPhone & iOS" keynote in September 2022: the new in-ear headphones Apple AirPods 2. Generation. While ...

REVIEW: Roland AIRA Compact T-8, J-6 and E-4

Over the summer Roland introduced us to 3 little AIRA Compact machines, the T-8, J-6 and E-4. Are they a perfect techno party or will they fall flat?

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Review

Teenage Engineering has updated the OP-1 and released the OP-1 Field – for a mindblowing price. Is it worth it? Find out in our review!

Review: Korg drumlogue – the drum machine of the future?

The wait is finally over and the Korg drumlogue has arrived! We had the opportunity to take the hybrid drum machine for a test drive in our review.

Review: iZotope Ozone 10 Advanced Mastering Bundle

iZotope Ozone 10 steps up your mastering game with even more AI-powered assistants. Should you upgrade to the latest version of the mastering suite?

Sonarworks SoundID Reference review: the go-to for room correction?

SoundID Reference is Sonarworks' leading room correction software. We're checking it out to see where it belongs in your setup.

Arturia Dist Coldfire review – the French distortion factory plug-in

Arturia Dist Coldfire is the coolest distortion plug-in I've seen in a while. Cool is literal, because it's Coldfire, get it?

D16 Phoscyon 2 Review – The only 303 you’ll ever need?

D16 Group has released Phoscyon 2. Will the new version win the battle for the best software emulation of the TB-303? Read our review to find out!

Spectral Plugins Pancz multi-band transient shaper review

Pancz ticks the right boxes by doing exactly what a transient shaper ought to, then going ways beyond it. Bow to the punch!

Review: Audient EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface

The new Audient EVO 16 is an affordable audio interface with plenty of I/O and many interesting features. Find out what it has to offer in our review.

Upgrading my music setup with the Apple Mac Studio

We dive into the rather idiosyncratic process of upgrading to the new Apple Mac Studio with our Gearnews.de editor, Marcus Schmahl.

Review: Mayer EMI MD900 XVA Desktop Synthesizer

The Mayer MD900 is an impressive desktop synthesizer packed with features like wavetables, VA synthesis, and even a clip launcher. Here's our review!

Review: UAFX Ruby, Woodrow & Dream amp sim pedals from Universal Audio

Universal Audio's UAFX Ruby, Woodrow & Dream pedals give you "amp in a box" tone. We got a privileged advanced review and give you the lowdown!

SSL BUS+ Review: The next-generation Bus Compressor

The Bus+ is the next generation of the legendary SSL Bus Compressor – and then some. We've taken the SSL Bus+ for a spin in our review!

Review: UDO Audio Super 6 Desktop Synthesizer

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.

Review Harley Benton MR-Modern: A classic design with modern specs

In this review of the new Harley Benton MR-Modern, I put this vintage styled guitar through its paces. Should you buy this modern re-design?

Cre8audio NiftyKEYZ review: The Ultimate Eurorack Keyboard Controller?

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

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.

Do you really need an M1 Ultra Mac Studio for music?

We've seen the new M1 Ultra Mac Studio, but is this really what you need to make music? Let's discuss the future of home music production.

Review: UAD Spark – Native UAD plug-ins for USD 20 per month

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

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

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...