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"We can’t deny that going back to it after a few years away has been a joyful experience": Reason Studios Reason 13 review
By Andy Jones published
Nearly a quarter of a century after v1, Reason reaches the not so unlucky v13, but is this once influential DAW still relevant?

“Can make subtle harmonic changes or be a hugely creative plugin, but either way it makes your mixes sound better”: Plugin Boutique Scaler EQ review
By Andy Jones published
Scaler EQ delivers harmonic processing we didn’t know we needed, but once heard, we might just apply it to everything

“v3 delivers a well rounded mix of ‘must-haves’ and ‘wants’”: Korg Gadget 3 review
By Andy Jones published
Korg’s Gadget is unusual in that it made the move from iOS to desktop, but is there room for it in 2024?

“A surprisingly capable and very easy to use EQ that you can go as deep with as you wish”: Wavesfactory Equalizer review
By Andy Jones published
Another day, another smart EQ, but does this rather blandly-named processor do a great job without stressing you out?

“One of the easiest and classiest-sounding drum instruments in its price range”: Modalics MINDst Drums review
By Andy Jones published
It might be a bit too purple, but behind its simple UI, MINDst Drums delivers all the mix-ready, real beats you could need…

“Dream of recording in a prestige studio? This easy-to-use software may be your ticket to the big time”: Universal Audio Sound City Studios review
By Stuart Williams published
We step into one of rock’s most revered studios

“A novel and powerful new take on drum generation”: Forever 89 Visco review
By Si Truss published
This drum machine from former Ableton and Teenage Engineering developers uses a distinctive resynthesis ‘blob’. We investigate

Apple Logic Pro for Mac 11/Logic Pro for iPad 2 review
By Ben Rogerson published
Does Apple really want to 'crush' human creativity with its AI-powered DAW? It seems unlikely...

“An extremely significant and very well executed update to this remarkably powerful audio production platform”: Steinberg Nuendo 13 review
By Stuart Adams published
Like a fine wine, Steinberg Nuendo just keeps getting better with age – if only we all could look so good after 24 years!
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