Gear Reviews

In-depth reviews and analysis of music production gear, from VST plugins to hardware synthesizers.

Universal Audio intros Volt - USB Audio Interface with analog compressor built in
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hardware
Universal Audio intros Volt - USB Audio Interface with analog compressor built in
Universal Audio intros desktop USB-C, iPad and iPhone compatible audio interface series: Volt
musictech
1 min read
The Fairchild Compressor: A Legendary Sound Shaped by Tubes and Time
effects
plugins
The Fairchild Compressor: A Legendary Sound Shaped by Tubes and Time
Discover the timeless legacy of the legendary Fairchild compressors, renowned for their warm tube-driven sound. Explore their origins, features, and impact on music history.
musictech
5 min read
NI Maschine vs MPC Live II/MPC One in 2023
beats
maschine
NI Maschine vs MPC Live II/MPC One in 2023
Maschine vs MPC Live II/MPC One: A comprehensive comparison of two leading beat-making machines. Explore their history, features, and performance to make an informed decision.
musictech
10 min read
Dynamic VS Condenser Microphones
hardware
daws
Dynamic VS Condenser Microphones
Condenser mics are one of the most popular in recording studios. They are mainly used on instruments with lots of dynamics and less volume – sudden transients. Dynamic microphones can withstand lots of transients and pressure from hard hitting instruments. This is the reason they are mostly used on drum shells and on brutal metal and hip-hop vocals
musictech
8 min read
Tracktion intros Kult: a new powerful VST synth
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vst
Tracktion intros Kult: a new powerful VST synth
Tracktion has released Kult, an innovative software synthesizer from DAWesome. It brings together a vast range of sound creation options, including immensely powerful oscillators based on the mathematical theory of chaos
musictech
2 min read
Stability AI Releases Stable Audio 2.0: Improved AI Music Generation with New Features
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plugins
Stability AI Releases Stable Audio 2.0: Improved AI Music Generation with New Features
Stability AI enhances AI music creation with Stable Audio 2.0, offering improved song coherence, audio-to-audio generation, and future plans for open-source models. Explore more at stableaudio.com.
musictech
3 min read
Output releases Arcade 2
plugins
Output releases Arcade 2
Output released a new version of their subscription based software instrument Arcade 2
musictech
2 min read
New Creative Possibilities with Arturia's Free Filter MS-20 VST Plugin
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effects
New Creative Possibilities with Arturia's Free Filter MS-20 VST Plugin
The free Filter MS-20 plugin is great for both experienced and beginner music producers. With this plugin, you can easily recreate the classic sounds of the Korg MS-20, or you can experiment and create entirely new sounds. Whether you want to lay down a classic bass line or create a new type of sound, the Filter MS-20 has you covered.
musictech
2 min read
Sequential Introduces Take5 - A New Analog Poly Synth
synths
Sequential Introduces Take5 - A New Analog Poly Synth
Sequential new poly synth
musictech
1 min read
Moog Releases Animoog Z
synths
Moog Releases Animoog Z
Moog has released Animoog Z: watch a preview and sound demo
musictech
5 min read
Presonus introduces Studio One 5 and Atom SQ midi controller
hardware
news
Presonus introduces Studio One 5 and Atom SQ midi controller
Today Presonus is making a big announcement of a new version of their DAW – Studio One 5 and brand new midi controller/step sequencer – Atom SQ. The PreSonus ATOM SQ is a versatile hybrid MIDI keyboard/pad performance and production controller that's ideal for creating hip-hop, EDM, or any other style of music. Quickly and easily […]
musictech
4 min read
Eventide Crystals – a new effect (VST/AU + AUv3 iOS)
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uncategorized
Eventide Crystals – a new effect (VST/AU + AUv3 iOS)
A new effect from Eventide arrives Today! Crystals combines twin reverse pitch shifters with reverse delays and reverb. This iconic H3000 Harmonizer® effect can be used to create out-of-this-world climbing and cascading pitched delays or unique sounding reverbs. It features two reverse granular delays that can be manipulated by length and pitch. Crystals excels at […]
musictech
3 min read
Klevgränd new plugin: LUXE Audio Enhancer
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effects
Klevgränd new plugin: LUXE Audio Enhancer
LUXE is an effect plugin that compress and saturate an audio signal in a subtile but musical way. It's very useful for making a track "fit in the mix" and can be used on anything from a drum bus to a vocal track. Its only continuous user parameter intelligently controls a set of internal (non-visible) […]
musictech
2 min read
Universal Audio announces Luna – full featured DAW for MacOS
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featured
Universal Audio announces Luna – full featured DAW for MacOS
Universal Audio announces today a new DAW – LUNA Recording System that will be available for free for Apollo and Arrow interface owners. Luna is a full-featured creative suite for recording that follows an analog-style production system. Additionally, the DAW will feature built-in Neve summing, tape emulation and new software-based instruments! As Luna is tightly […]
musictech
6 min read
OVox Vocal ReSynthesis – a new plugin by Waves
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effects
OVox Vocal ReSynthesis – a new plugin by Waves
Waves has released a new plugin OVox Vocal ReSynthesis Description from Waves website: Transform your vocal productions with the next-generation voice-controlled synth and vocal effects processor. Create a limitless palette of vocal morphing, tuning, harmonizing, vocoder & talkbox effects and beyond, with depth, clarity, and intuitive control. Available as a plugin or standalone app. Limitless […]
musictech
3 min read
Moog Releases Subsequent 25 synth
synths
uncategorized
Moog Releases Subsequent 25 synth
Today on NAMM show Moog Music has announced a stripped down version of their Subsequent 37 synth – Subsequent 25. Subsequent 25 is a 2-note paraphonic analog synthesizer that melds the hands-on analog soul of classic Moog instruments with the convenience and workflow of a modern sound-design machine. Moog’s most compact keyboard synthesizer, the Subsequent […]
musictech
3 min read
Solid State Logic launches two new Audio Interfaces for personal studio
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music production
Solid State Logic launches two new Audio Interfaces for personal studio
Legendary console manufacturer Solid State Logic (SSL) has launched their first-ever dedicated audio interfaces as part of their new personal studio range: the SSL 2, and SSL 2+. Both are USB-powered and include class-leading mic preamps, legacy 4K analogue enhancement mode inspired by classic SSL consoles, studio-quality monitoring, and an SSL Production Pack software bundle. […]
musictech
3 min read
Black Friday Deals on VST synths and effects
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Black Friday Deals on VST synths and effects
This year Black Friday deals started early. Here’s a great selection of best deals on VST plugins from Native Instruments, Arturia, Sonnox and many others Get best Black Friday Deals (updated on 24th November)
musictech
1 min read
Tha Bizness: Making Kendrick Lamar's "Sherane" with MASCHINE
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beatmakers
Tha Bizness: Making Kendrick Lamar's "Sherane" with MASCHINE
Watch step by step tutorial recreating the beat behind
musictech
2 min read
Quick Maschine Beat Making From Records
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hardware
Quick Maschine Beat Making From Records
Quick beat from sampling. Its nothing special just wanted to put some thing yup. Hope you dig it. I plan on posting more. If you want the beat just hit me
musictech
1 min read
NI Maschine 2.6.5 First Look
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askaudio
NI Maschine 2.6.5 First Look
In this exclusive 1st-look video at the new features in Maschine 2.6.5 Hollin Jones explores and demonstrates Ideas View and the other main additions in th
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1 min read
Native Instruments Maschine Workshop Featuring Ski Beatz – Sam Ash Music Manhattan
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Native Instruments Maschine Workshop Featuring Ski Beatz – Sam Ash Music Manhattan
Ski Beatz, rapper and producer, and Stoni, a Native Instruments Product Specialist, give a Maschine Studio workshop at Sam Ash Manhattan. Ski and Stoni cov
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1 min read
Jeremy Ellis performing on MASCHINE
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beat
Jeremy Ellis performing on MASCHINE
Jeremy Ellis, an acclaimed master on the 16 pads, delivers a stellar MASCHINE performance from the rooftops of LA. For more information, go to http://nativ
musictech
1 min read
MacBook Pro Touch Bar and Logic Pro X for touch-enabled music production
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hardware
MacBook Pro Touch Bar and Logic Pro X for touch-enabled music production
New touchbar on macbooks make it one of the <a href=
musictech
2 min read
Serum synth updated to v 1.1 with Image to Wavetable import
synths
uncategorized
Serum synth updated to v 1.1 with Image to Wavetable import
<p>Here what's new:<br />added: PNG (image) to WT import -> drag PNG to WT, it load PNG, stretches to internal 2048×256 size, maps luminance to WT
musictech
2 min read
Ableton Push 2 and Live 9.5 announced
ableton live
hardware
Ableton Push 2 and Live 9.5 announced
Ableton introduced today Push 2 which features new color display, sampling and chopping interface integrated with new version of Simpler.   <div style
musictech
4 min read
Kilohearts Multipass – new plugin announced
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effects
Kilohearts Multipass – new plugin announced
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWonFksCK0s Kilohearts announced new multi-FX plugin <strong>Kilohearts Multipass</strong>. It is a multiband FX processor
musictech
2 min read
UVI releases Falcon – new hybrid synth/sampler workstation
synths
uncategorized
UVI releases Falcon – new hybrid synth/sampler workstation
UVI released their brand new instrument - hybrid synth/sampler with 15 different samples/synth engines, great bunch of effects and unlimited modulation and
musictech
2 min read