Every month, MusicRadar’s industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - publish the best independent and in-depth music-making gear reviews.

We’ve collated the latest synths, plug-ins, DAWs, interfaces, iOS apps and other products to have fallen under the watchful eyes of Computer Music, Future Music, Rhythmm Total Guitar and Guitarist’s test teams.

Scroll on for this month’s top picks and click through to read each product’s full review. First up: Cubase 6.5

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Cubase is as terrific as ever, and with its new features and two very cool synths, we reckon 6.5 justifies the upgrade fee."

FULL REVIEW: Cubase 6.5

BUY Cubase 6.5 currently available from:
UK/Europe: Andertons Music Co.| Thomann | Scan Pro Audio | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater