MusicRadar - Reviews Archive

Effectrode Tube-Vibe

Adrian Clark — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:24:00 +0100

Does the world need another Univibe clone? In this case, the answer is yes...

Evans EC Resonant Heads

Adam Jones — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:26:41 +0100

Evans' Edge Control rings dampen the drum head without choking the sound - a clever, bold design

Solid State Logic X-EQ

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:06:03 +0100

Designed to run either on the SSL Duende Classic (10/10, cm105) or SSL's latest entry into the external DSP market, the all-new Duende Mini (see boxout opposite), X-EQ is a parametric EQ designed to combine "the best of the analogue and digital worlds".

Solid State Logic X-Comp

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:52:19 +0100

X-Comp is immediately notable for its metering. Input and output meters are located on either side of the GUI, and each displays peak, RMS and dynamic history (showing the largest and smallest recent signal peak).

XLN Audio Retro

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:34:02 +0100

XLN Audio turned some heads when they launched Addictive Drums, and now they're back with more content. Again, it's compact at 1.5GB, and as the title suggests, its emphasis is truly, well, retro!

All three kits are Ludwig classics: a Black Oyster from the 60s, and...

Intermorphic liptikl

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:28:22 +0100

One thing that computers have never been able to replace is the lyric writer. Until, perhaps, now. The guys behind the generative KOAN software have developed a pair of new applications, one of which is designed to free the lyrically challenged from the burden of stringing...

East West/Quantum Leap Gypsy

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:23:40 +0100

One of a new batch of six virtual instruments from East West, Gypsy focuses on folk-based solo sounds, ranging from guitar and violin to accordion and percussion.
Using EW's new PLAY instrument technology, this 64-bit compatible instrument not only offers fantastic output...

Novation Nocturn

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:51:20 +0100

Billed as an 'intelligent plug-in controller', the Nocturn is a compact, desktop-friendly device that features eight assignable touch-sensitive rotary encoders.

Alesis MultiMix16 USB 2.0

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:54:36 +0100

Alesis have been building a solid foundation for their mixer range over the last few years but they've just infused their various offerings with some 21st century spice.

ART TubeFire 8

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:18:43 +0100

US company ART's new interface, the TubeFire 8, bundles eight Class-A tube mic preamps with a 24-bit/96kHz FireWire interface, resulting in a unit that can operate as both a standalone front end and an audio interface, with the added bonus of hardware monitoring.

Native Instruments Guitar Rig Session

MusicRadar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:59:00 +0100

A complete guitar recording solution at a great price

Future Audio Workshop Circle

Computer Music — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:27:00 +0100

A cleverly-designed interface makes Circle the power synth that anyone can use

Highwood Hammer Snare Drums

Geoff Nicholls — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:38:06 +0100

Hammer snares are ideal for the rock-metal drummer - custom built, durable and sensibly priced

Roland TD-9K

MusicRadar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:15:00 +0100

This mid-range offering from electronic drum kit giant Roland is a gem

M-Audio MicroTrack II

Robbie Stamp — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:30:00 +0100

The updated version of M-Audio's portable recorder is even better than its predecessor

Yamaha Pocketrak 2G

Robbie Stamp — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:10:00 +0100

Small enough to fit into almost any pocket, this portable recorder impresses by keeping it simple

Tonium Pacemaker

Ben Rogerson — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:16:00 +0100

Forget the iPod – this is the portable music player that DJs really need

Schaack Audio Technologies Transient Shaper 2

Computer Music — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:50:00 +0100

A flexible dynamics processor that's capable of working wonders

Akai MPD32

Robbie Stamp — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:17:00 +0100

Program your beats or drive your DAW with this MPC-style controller

M-Audio Profire 2626

MusicRadar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:49:31 +0100

With 26 inputs and 26 outputs, this flexible audio interface should have enough connectivity for anyone

Image-Line FL Studio 8

MusicRadar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:30:00 +0100

The app formerly known as FruityLoops continues to go from strength to strength