Reviews
Onkart Gromt Grompressor – A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out the Onkart Gromt Grompressor pedal in this Real-World Review.
Reviews
Plug-ins
Audio Ease Altiverb 7 – A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out Audio Ease Altiverb 7 convolution reverb plug-in in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Sonnox Claro EQ and Oxford Envolution — A Real-World Review
Composer/producer Rich Tozzoli checks out both the Sonnox Claro EQ And Oxford Envolution plug-in in this Real-World Review.
Reviews
Roland JD-08 Sound Module – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Bruce MacPherson dives into the Roland JD-08 Sound Module while recording on location in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Heavyocity Symphonic Destruction Orchestral VI – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Heavyocity Symphonic Destruction Orchestral VI plug-in in this short Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Universal Audio Avalon VT-737SP – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Universal Audio Avalon VT-737SP plug-in in this short Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Eventide Split EQ – A Real-World Review
Recording engineer Mike Dwyer takes on the Eventide Split EQ plug-in in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Softube Spring Reverb – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Softube Spring Reverb plug-in in this Real-World Review.
Reviews
Line 6 HX Stomp – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli put a Line 6 HX Stomp hardware unit to the test and found it "makes a great travel rig."
Plug-ins
KIT Plugins BB N105 – Another Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli recently headed to St John, USVI, for his annual recording retreat and brought along KIT Plugins' BB N105; here's what happened.
Plug-ins
Waves Abbey Road RS124 – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli briefly puts the Waves Abbey Road RS124 plug-in to the test and finds it offers "gobs of 'tude."
Plug-ins
Black Box Analog Design HG-2MS – A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli takes on the Black Box Analog Design HG-2MS plug-in in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Fuse Audio Labs VREV-140 — A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine discovers that the VREV-140 plate reverb plug-in features realistic emulation and a versatile feature set at a reasonble price.
Microphones
Mojave Audio MA-37 Tube Condenser Mic — A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph finds Mojave Audio's MA-37 large-diaphragm condenser tube mic to be a modern reinvention of the Sony C-37A.
Plug-ins
Mastering the Mix’s Reso Plug-In – A Real-World Review
Mastering the Mix’s Reso Plug-In Offers a Clean, Intelligent Approach to Problem Resonances.
Outboard-Gear
Mäag Audio PREQ2 – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph finds "The Mäag Audio PREQ2 Dual-Channel Strip with Air Band is the recording/mixing channel for all seasons."
Reviews
Shure SRH840A Headphones – A Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Mike Levine tries out Shure's new SRH840A headphones and finds "based on their build quality and performance, I would have thought they’d...
Reviews
Mackie Thump GO – A Mix Real-World Review
Live sound pro Steve La Cerra puts Mackie's Thump Go portable PA speakers to the test in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
KIT Plugins BB N105 V2 Plug-In – A Real World Review
Reviewer Russ Long tries out the KIT Plugins BB N105 V2 Plug-In and finds it "sets a new bar in classic console emulation."
Reviews
Maestro Original Collection – A Real-World Review
Gibson has revived its iconic Maestro brand with five all-new effects pedals; our Mike Levine puts them through the paces.
Reviews
Sound Anchors ADJ2 Speaker Stands – A Real-World Review
Studio owner Rob Tavaglione takes on Sound Anchors' ADJ2 Speaker Stands in this Real-World Review.
Plug-ins
Sonible Smart:Limit – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine finds that Smart:Limit, Sonible has created a powerful plug-in that will simplify the workflow of audio pros everywhere.
Consoles
Fix Audio Designs Console – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Barry Rudolph finds "The Fix Audio Designs Console opens up the universe of options in a customizable audio mixing console."
Plug-ins
FabFilter Volcano 3 Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Mix reviewer Barry Rudolph finds that the "Volcano 3 is a fantastic tool for sculpting tonalities quickly."
Plug-ins
Eventide SplitEQ Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine takes on the new Eventide SplitEQ Plug-in and finds it to be both 'powerful and unique.'
Outboard-Gear
Hazelrigg VDI, VLC, VNE – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Wes Maebe finds DW Fearn's new Hazelrigg VDI, VLC, VNE D.I., Preamp and Compressor to be 'stunning.'
Reviews
Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB Audio Interface – A Real-World Review
Our reviewer finds the newly updated Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre interface expands dynamic range, lowers distortion.
Reviews
Real-World Review: Argosy HaloK Workstation, Rack ’n Roll and Spire 360 Xi Speaker Stands
Studio owner Rob Tavaglione recently updated his facility, Catalyst Recording, with a new desk, rolling rack and speaker stands from Argosy. Here's how it...
Reviews
PreSonus MicroStation BT — A Real-World Review
Trying out the PreSonus MicroStation BT, reviewer Mike Levine finds that "this little device is quite a bargain."
Microphones
Austrian Audio CC8 Microphone — A Real-World Review
Mix's review team put the new Austrian Audio CC8 small-diaphragm condenser microphone to the test.
Plug-ins
Reverb Foundry Tai Chi – A Real-World Review
Our review team tries Reverb Foundry's Tai Chi latest reverb and finds it "should be standard kit in any plug-in folder."
Microphones
Morton KickTone Microphone – A Real-World Review
Mix's Barry Rudolph puts the Morton KickTone Microphone to the test in this Real-World Review.
Microphones
Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Mic – A Real-World Review
We took the new Audio-Technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone for a spin.
Plug-ins
NUGEN Audio Paragon ST – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Steve La Cerra puts the NUGEN Audio Paragon ST convolution reverb plug-in to the test and finds it offers tons of user control.
Microphones
Warm Audio WA-8000 Mic – A Real-World Review
Warm Audio's new WA-8000 microphone recalls the classic Sony C800G in many ways—but not the price. Mike Levine checks it out for this real-world...
Plug-ins
Antares Auto-Tune Vocodist – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Mike Levine dives into Antares Auto-Tune Vocodist plug-in and finds it offers "a ton of creative tools."
Microphones
PreSonus PD-70 Dynamic Microphone – A Real-World Review
Our review team took on the PreSonus PD-70 microphone and found it "wins as a workhorse of a mic." Here's why.
Plug-ins
SIR Audio Tools StandardCLIP Plug-in – A Real-World Review
Our review team put the SIR Audio Tools StandardCLIP Plug-in to the test and came away impressed—here's why.
Outboard-Gear
Sterling SHA4 Headphone Amplifier – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rob Tavaglione finds that despite mostly typical features, the Sterling Audio SHA4 headphone amp has some cool design quirks.
Plug-ins
Neold V76U73 Preamp/Compressor Plug-in — A Real-World Review
New plug-in house Neold has released its V76U73,which emulates vintage Telefunken preamp and compressor/limiters. What did our reviewer discover? Find out here!
Monitors
Ocean Way Audio Pro3 – A Real-World Review
Mike Levine puts Ocean Way Audio's Pro3 Studio Monitors to the test and finds they offer "exceptional clarity and detail." Find out more in...
Reviews
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Austrian Audio's Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones are designed to provide a clean, uncolored listening experience.