Reviews
AKG K712 Pro Headphones — A Mix Real-World Review
Veteran studio pro Rob Tavaglione gets his hands on AKG's latest open-back headphones and puts them to the test.
Reviews
Plug-ins
Baby Audio Smooth Operator Pro—A Mix Real-World Review
Smooth Operator Pro is a spectral signal balancer tool for editing internal components of recorded sound—and Mix put it to the test.
Consoles
Harrison 32Classic Console—A Mix Real-World Review, Part 2
Mix concludes its deep dive into the Harrison 32Classic Console and finds it's a winner for modern recordists.
Consoles
Harrison 32Classic Console—A Mix Real-World Review
Mix takes a deep dive into the Harrison 32Classic Console, a modern incarnation of the original in-line analog design.
Microphones
Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt—A Mix Real-World Review
Sennheiser's MD 421 recently got only its second revision in 65 years—does the new Kompakt edition live up to the legacy?
Plug-ins
UA Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier—A Mix Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine woodsheds with the Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier plug-in—How did it hold up to his axe?
Reviews
Peluso P-24 Microphone — A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team dives feet first into the Peluso P-24 Microphone, a stereo, tube large-diaphragm condenser.
Reviews
Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro — A Mix Real-World Review
Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro is a vocal synthesizer that uses MIDI sequence data to trigger AI-controlled voices—and we put it to the...
Blog
‘Buzz Me In’ — A Summer Beach Read for Those with Studio Tans
'Buzz Me In' features "tales of inspired performances, visionary engineering, needlessly destroyed equipment, pranks, drugs, government surveillance, fights, romance, sex and drugs. Yes, drugs...
Plug-ins
SPL Machine Head — A Mix Real-World Review
The SPL Machine Head plug-in "takes tape emulation to previously unattained heights"—find out why in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Vertigo VSS-2 Plug-in — A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team takes on the VSS-2 Plug-in—a channel strip featuring emulations of Vertigo Sound’s top hardware.
Plug-ins
PSP Wobbler—A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer discovers the PSP Wobbler, created with legendary producer, engineer and musician Alan Parsons, is much more than just an emulation of the...
Reviews
DAACI Natural Drums — A Mix Real-World Review
A Virtual Instrument That Thinks Like a Drummer
Reviews
Three-Body Technology Trinity Shaper—A Mix Real-World Review
We explore the Three-Body Technology Trinity Shaper's next-level envelope processing and more.
Microphones
AEA N28 Nuvo — A Mix Real-World Review
Our reviewer says AEA's N28 "offers a universe of sonic possibilities"—find out why in this real-world review.
Plug-ins
UJAM UFX Reverb 2.0 — A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team dives into UJAM UFX Reverb 2.0, a plug-in with powerful multi-effects built in
Reviews
EastWest Iconic—A Mix Real-World Review
Packed with eight coveted synths and keys from the 1970s and ’80s, EastWest Iconic has something for everyone.
Consoles
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo—A Mix Real-World Review, Part 5
Taken from our April, 2025 issue, Steve La Cerra’s deep dive into the Allen & Heath Avantis Solo console is the longest product review...
Consoles
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo—A Mix Real-World Review, Part 4
Taken from our April, 2025 issue, Steve La Cerra’s deep dive into the Allen & Heath Avantis Solo console is the longest product review...
Consoles
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo—A Mix Real-World Review, Part 3
Taken from our April, 2025 issue, Steve La Cerra’s deep dive into the Allen & Heath Avantis Solo console is the longest product review...
Consoles
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo—A Mix Real-World Review, Part 2
Taken from our April, 2025 issue, this is the longest product review in Mix history! Since it runs nearly 5,000 words, we’re doing something we’ve...
Consoles
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo — A Mix Real-World Review, Part 1
Taken from our April, 2025 issue, this is the longest product review in Mix history! Since it runs nearly 5,000 words, we're doing something...
Reviews
Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 — A Mix Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Mike Levine finds that the UA Apollo x8 Gen 2 is everything you need for quality mixing and mastering.
Reviews
Sonible prime:vocal — A Mix Real-World Review
Sonible’s newest release is designed to clean up and enhance vocal recordings, and we put it to the Real-World Review test.
Plug-ins
Baby Audio Humanoid — A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts Humanoid, a “vocal transformer and hard tuner” processor, to the test.
Microphones
Lauten Audio Tom Mic — A Mix Real-World Review
We put Lauten Audio's clearly named Tom Mic to the test and found it was versatile, solid and easy to place, with tight off-axis...
Plug-ins
FabFilter Pro-Q 4—A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team put the latest version of FabFilter Pro-Q to the test and says it will change the way you manage instances.
Plug-ins
iZotope Neutron 5 — A Mix Real-World Review
iZotope’s Neutron 5 mixing-processor suite is a garden of mixing delights that continues to grow.
Plug-ins
zynaptiq Pitchshift Pro — A Mix Real-World Review
The new zynaptiq Pitchshift Pro plug-in plies every algorithm under the sun, according to our Real-World Review.
Outboard-Gear
H2 Audio Helios 5011 — A Mix Real-World Review
With the Helios 5011, H2 Audio has attempted to cram the British EQ sound in a 500 Series module—did they succeed?
Reviews
Mix Real-World Reviews: The Other 2024 Reviews
Here, we look back at some of the reviews from 2024 that didn’t fit into larger categories.
Monitors
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Live Monitoring Review
Here, we look back at the live sound monitoring gear that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Plug-ins
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Software Review
Here, we look back at the software and plug-ins that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Monitors
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Studio Monitoring Review
Here, we look back at the studio monitoring gear—not just monitors themselves—that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Outboard-Gear
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Outboard Unit Review
Here, we look back at the numerous—and quite varied—outboard units that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Microphones
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Microphone Review
Here, we look back at the various microphones that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Reviews
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Headphone Review
Here, we look back at the various headphones (and one set of IEMs) that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Plug-ins
IK Multimedia T-RackS 6 – A Mix Real-World Review
The sixth incarnation of T-RackS is out, with the mixing and mastering processor suite having matured into a robust collection. Is it worth the...
Reviews
Focal Lensys Professional – A Mix Real-World Review
Focal's latest high-end headphones, Lensys Professional, aren't cheap; find out why our reviewer said you get your money's worth.
Blog
“Beatles ’64” — A Mix Film Review
The latest Beatles documentary, "Beatles '64," focuses on the cultural hurricane surrounding the band's first U.S. visit.
Reviews
Minuendo Music Earplugs — A Mix Real-World Review
Can these sleek Norwegian earplugs really adapt to different audio environments? We put Minuendo Music Earplugs to the test.
Reviews
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X LE Headphones — A Mix Real-World Review
Live sound pro/audio educator Steve La Cerra puts Beyerdynamic's new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition headphones to the test.