122 Results for "Review"

Review: Cherry Audio Novachord & Solovox

Cherry Audio's Novachord delivers a modelled taste of one of the earliest synthesizers ever, the Hammond Novachord, and a Solovox to boot!

First Look: Roland AIRA S-1 Tweak Synth – Pocket SH-101 Emulation

There is a new pocket AIRA in town! We had a first look at the Roland AIRA S-1 Tweak Synth. How close to the legendary SH-101 does it get?

REVIEW: D’Angelico Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton. A guitar of surprises!

There's no ignoring the signature Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton guitar from D'Angelico. We get our hands on 1 of only 50 examples available worldwide...

REVIEW: WARM Audio WA-MPX – Vintage tube warmth at a bargain price?

We review the WARM Audio WA-MPX; can a tube pre at this price point really deliver warm, girthy, vintage tube tones? We took one for a test drive...

Harley Benton JB-25TH Firemist Jazz Bass Review

Limited Edition, roasted maple neck, Firemist finish, matched Headstock, stainless steel frets and more for €299: Harley Benton JB-25TH Firemist

Review: Kodamo MASK1 Bitmask Synthesizer

Kodamo serve up a new twist on digital synthesis with their bitmask synthesizer, the MASK1, a synth with interesting sonic abilities.

Review: Harley Benton ST-25th Firemist – golden finish, silver tone?

We review the anniversary model Harley Benton ST-25th Firemist with its classy golden finish and its sound on a budget. How close does it get?

Review: Røde NT1 5th Generation – The mic for podcasts and streamers

We review the new USB-Microphone Røde NT1 5th Generation. It brings USB-C connectivity and on-board DSP effects along with 32-bit conversion.

Review: GForce Software Minimonsta 2 – Minimoog inspired synth updated

GForce Software continue updating their classic synth titles, this time turning their attention to the Minimonsta with Minimonsta 2.

Universal Audio Sphere DLX and LX Review

The new Universal Audio Sphere DLX and Sphere LX modeling microphones are like a locker full of high-end mics. Read our review to find out more!

REVIEW: Blackstar Amped 2 compact all-in one amp solution

Blackstar Amped 2 is the new 100-Watt amp in a pedal with built-in effects. In this review, I take this flexible new amp for a spin and share my view

Review: Cherry Audio GX-80 – A CS-80/GX-1 Hybrid

After a teaser video that left little in any doubt that Cherry Audio were working on a CS-80 emulation, they have surprised many by announcing GX-80.

Bjooks Patch & Tweak with Korg and Inspire the Music with Roland: Book review

We look at two new books from Kim Bjorn; one gets you patching and tweaking with Korg semi-modulars and another celebrates 50 years of Roland.

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: Ableton Note is a sketchbook for Live as an iOS App

Ableton Note takes Ableton Live on the road! Mobile music production with the iOS App makes beats and sound on the go a breeze - our first look!

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!