Reviews
Product Reviews
Roland JU-06A Sound Module – A Real-World Review
Our review team recently put the Roland JU-06A Sound Module to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
Reviews
Review: PreSonus Audio PM-2 Stereo Microphone Kit
Balanced and Warm Sound, Solid Image, Great on Transients
Product Reviews
Sony C-100 Two-Way Condenser Mic – A Real-World Review
The Sony C-100 Two-Way Condenser Mic is an affordable option worth considering if you don’t have $10K lying around to purchase Sony’s legendary Sony...
Product Reviews
IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitors – A Real-World Review
TV composer/PSN reviewer Rich Tozzoli recently put IK Multimedia’s iLoud MTM monitors to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
Consoles
Review: Mackie ProFX22v3 Mixer
Plenty of Live Mixing Features, Along With Some Intriguing Studio Functionality
Product Reviews
Universal Audio Apollo x4 Interface – A Real-World Review
TV composer/PSN reviewer recently put Universal Audio’s Apollo x4 Interface to the test while in the Virgin Islands; here's how it went.
Reviews
Review: AMS RMX16 500 Series Digital Reverb Module
The Historic Reverb Gets a 500 Rack Version
Product Reviews
PhantomFocus System Studio Monitors – A Real-World Review
The PhantomFocus System has evolved into a portfolio of physical studio designs and products that hold their ground against anything in the world today.
Product Reviews
DPA 4560 CORE Binaural Headset Mic – A Real-World Review
The DPA 4560 CORE binaural headset studio microphone allows recorders to capture stereo recordings for atypical binaural setups.
Product Reviews
Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer – A Real-World Review
The Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer is for the most part a dead ringer for the original 1970s Minimoog, but with some extra features...
Product Reviews
Audio-Technica ATH-M Series Headphone Ear Pads – A Real-World Review
Several options are available for replacing the ear pads on Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones.
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Review: Arturia AudioFuse 8Pre
Affordable Eight-Preamp Interface That Offers Quality Sound and Expandability
Product Reviews
Sonnox Oxford Drum Gate – A Real-World Review
Sonnox's Oxford Drum Gate is a must-have for anyone who mixes live drums.
Reviews
Review: Nugen Audio SigMod
Mid-Side, Split-Band, Dual-Mono and Parallel Processing—Added to Other Plug-Ins
Reviews
Austrian Audio OC818 Microphone Review
Large-Diaphragm Condenser With Post-Tracking Pattern Control
Product Reviews
Newfangled Audio Elevate Bundle – A Real-World Review
Rob Tavaglione evaluates the Elevate Bundle, a package that consists of the component pieces of the Elevate Mastering Limiter (Punctuate, Saturate and Equivocate) as...
Product Reviews
AKG K275 and K371 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Rob Tavaglione puts his favorite AKG headphones aside to put the company’s new K275 and K371 Headphones to the test inside his recording...
Product Reviews
Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp – A Real-World Review
"Once I read their claims...my curiosity was piqued." Rob Tavaglione checks out the Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Mic Amp and calls it "a game-changer."
Product Reviews
Universal Audio Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS – A Real-World Review
While it's a great linear-phase de-esser, reviewer Rich Tozzoli uses the Oxford SuprEsser DS plug-in as a bass enhancement tool.
Product Reviews
Universal Audio Avalon 737 Tube Channel Strip – A Real-World Review
Audio engineer Peter Moshay and Rich Tozzoli agree that the UAD Avalon VT-737 is "stunning."
Product Reviews
Avid Pro Tools Ultimate – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli shares how he uses Avid Pro Tools Ultimate in the real world.
Product Reviews
Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier 25 – A Real-World Review
The Mini Rectifier 25 is like having a plug-in hardware amp on your desktop, except that it’s not—it’s living, breathing tubes.
Product Reviews
Vienna Symphonic Big Bang Orchestra and Smart Orchestra Expansion Pack – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the free Big Bang Orchestra starter edition from Vienna Symphonic Library.
Product Reviews
Wireworld Pro Audio Polaris Instrument Cable – A Real-World Review
Cable is one of those things you shouldn’t take for granted, and it’s worth it to invest into your tone with a quality piece...
Product Reviews
Sound City SC20 Combo – A Real-World Review
Reviewer Rich Tozzoli says, check out the Sound City SC20 Combo if you’re looking for a solid, hand-assembled, tone-shaping tube amp.
Product Reviews
Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box v1.2 – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the update to Universal Audio's reactive load box and guitar recording system.
Product Reviews
Goodhertz Trem Control – A Real-World Review
Rich Tozzoli says, if tremolo is your thing, Goodhertz Trem Control should be in your computer.
Product Reviews
Gear of the Year 2019
Top audio pros look back at 2019 and share what new equipment caught their eye, what was added to their audio arsenal, what old...
Product Reviews
Making Sound — Creative Music Production Tips and Philosophies – Book Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long pages through Making Sound and declares, "I don’t think there an engineer alive who won’t receive some benefit from reading it."
Product Reviews
Royer AxeMount Dual Microphone Clip – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long has to axe himself, how did we never think of this before?
Product Reviews
Loop Earplugs – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long tried out jewelry-like Loop Earplugs, which reduce 20 dB across all frequencies, and found them “an ideal solution.”
Product Reviews
Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Cable – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long puts a new UE accessory to the test and discovers "anyone wanting the ability to operate wire-free while casually listening will...
Product Reviews
Gamechanger Audio Plasma Rack – A Real-World Review
Producer/engineer Russ Long dives into the Plasma Rack and discovers “the most unique distortion I’ve heard in 25 years.”
Product Reviews
Stealth Sonics C9 In-Ear Monitors – A Real-World Review
Singapore-based Stealth Sonics is one of the more recent IEM companies to garner attention, and after living with the company’s C9 IEMs, it’s easy...
Daw -Recorders
Review: iZotope Ozone 9
Major Update Adds Even More Powerful Tools to Mastering Suite
Monitors
Review: IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Reference Monitors
Excellent Bass Response, Stereo Imaging, Calibration in a Desktop Unit