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New music tech gear of the month: review round-up (March 2019)

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By MusicRadar published 4 March 2019

A dedicated FL Studio DAW controller, new Korg gear and more

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FabFilter Pro-Q 3

FabFilter Pro-Q 3

We had a dedicated FL Studio MIDI controller on our test bench last month, and Korg's 2019 NAMM Show goodies started to arrive, too.

First, though, let's check out FabFilter Pro-Q 3, as we round up all the music tech gear that was reviewed on the site in February.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Pro-Q 2 was always going to take some beating but FabFilter have done it with plenty of significant and welcome additions.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: FabFilter Pro-Q 3

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Roland AX-Edge

Roland AX-Edge

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The most fully-featured, best looking and finest sounding keytar around. It improves on the well-established AX-Synth in all the right places.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Roland AX-Edge

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Universal Audio Apollo x6

Universal Audio Apollo x6

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The new series is, sonically, now a match for any rival interfaces. If you’re tempted by the UAD ecosystem, this is highly recommended.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Universal Audio Apollo x6

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Akai Professional Fire

Akai Professional Fire

MusicRadar's verdict:

“It might be by default, but this is the best FL Studio controller money can buy. A must-try for longtime users - despite some limitations.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Akai Professional Fire

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Mode Machines SEQ12

Mode Machines SEQ12

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A powerful sequencer capable of interesting results, that is somewhat hampered by its high cost and single-colour LED interface.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mode Machines SEQ12 

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Steinberg Cubase Pro 10

Steinberg Cubase Pro 10

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A solid update - the new and updated audio manipulation features could well come to render third-party tools obsolete.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Steinberg Cubase Pro 10

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Waves Flow Motion

Waves Flow Motion

MusicRadar's verdict:

“With its exceptional ease of use and addictive Snapshot Sequencer, Flow Motion is as fun as it is productive.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Waves Flow Motion

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Steinberg Groove Agent 5

Steinberg Groove Agent 5

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The Kit takes up the meat of the installation, but it’s the additions to Beat Agent that most impress with Groove Agent 5.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Steinberg Groove Agent 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Softube Harmonics

Softube Harmonics

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Easy to use, versatile and uniquely equipped to handle transients, Harmonics is a distortion nut’s dream plugin.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Softube Harmonics 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Fuse Audio Labs DrumsSSX

Fuse Audio Labs DrumsSSX

MusicRadar's verdict:

“At this price, DrumsSSX is well worth a look.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fuse Audio Labs DrumsSSX

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Expressive E Touché SE

Expressive E Touché SE

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A well-designed, expressive controller that can breathe life into software-centric music-making.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Expressive E Touché SE

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Devious Machines Texture

Devious Machines Texture

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Just the thing for adding textural layers to beats, basslines, FX and more - and it’ll be even better when it can import samples.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Devious Machines Texture 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Korg Minilogue XD

Korg Minilogue XD

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Prologue’s four biggest features (Multi-Engine, user osc/effect import, filter-drive and stereo effects) in a compact, affordable form.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Korg Minilogue XD

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Korg Volca Drum

Korg Volca Drum

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A genuinely unique drum machine with creative depth that punches well above its price point. A must-try.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Korg Volca Drum

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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