New music tech gear of the month: review round-up (December 2015)
![Shure MOTIV MV51](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/affb6bd45c39a6ad1dac30789db369ca-320-80.jpg)
Shure MOTIV MV51
The MusicRadar tech reviews team has been hard at work testing all manner of software and hardware this month - from Shure microphones to the stunning new 61-key Code Controller from M-Audio.
Here we round up all of the tech reviews that originally appeared on the site in November, starting with the Shure MOTIV MV51.
MusicRadar's verdict
“Another excellent performer from Shure.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Shure MOTIV MV51
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Shure MOTIV MV51 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Shure MOTIV MV5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/74aff92c7f3b75a1d1f6aecfc9041505-320-80.jpg)
Shure MOTIV MV5
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Lightweight but a heavyweight performing microphone from Shure.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Shure MOTIV MV5
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Shure MOTIV MV5 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Shure MOTIV MV88](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bf524b346fde065df4d0791bd72b026-320-80.jpg)
Shure MOTIV MV88
MusicRadar's Verdict
“An impressive microphone for your mobile.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Shure MOTIV MV88
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Shure MOTIV MV88 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Elektron Overbridge 1.0](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8e9ac4030b1f0ec70abd6500a5e186e7-320-80.jpg)
Elektron Overbridge 1.0
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Overbridge takes the pain out of editing your Elektron machine but is only available for Live right now.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Elektron Overbridge 1.0
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
![Elektron Overhub 3.0](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/732ca963460e58668f2b2fe1f8894e45-320-80.jpg)
Elektron Overhub 3.0
MusicRadar's Verdict
“The Overhub is a handy little tool, but it comes at a price.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Elektron Overhub 3.0
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Elektron Overhub 3.0 currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater
![Bitwig Studio 1.2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bcc316444145ddb8730b75dfa611721e-320-80.jpg)
Bitwig Studio 1.2
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Bitwig continues to refine its workflow and identity, and keeps getting stronger as a result.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Bitwig Studio 1.2
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Bitwig Studio 1.2 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater
![Fostex RP Series Headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ff5a3c537ff42bb143b1e9d4aecb8ea8-320-80.jpg)
Fostex RP Series Headphones
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Sturdy in body and sound with an excellent mid-range focus and smooth fatigue-free highs.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Fostex RP Series Headphones
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Fostex RP Series Headphones currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a17b609fff087a2b21b3c3401394c285-320-80.jpg)
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio
MusicRadar's Verdict
“The iRig Studio Mic sounds really good and 'just works' with any and all music-making platforms.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
BUY: IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater
![UVI Retro Organ Suite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e4f94cb7a4620cad3ffe8d32ab0d6ed4-320-80.jpg)
UVI Retro Organ Suite
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A solid set that will add new sounds to your arsenal.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: UVI Retro Organ Suite
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Vibrant Digital Engineering Diode-108](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3c4e0a0962884b2cd92d157c0238335e-320-80.jpg)
Vibrant Digital Engineering Diode-108
MusicRadar's Verdict
“As a highly creative, easy-to-use and great-sounding addition to your iPad music studio, Diode-108 is pretty much essential.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Vibrant Digital Engineering Diode-108
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![AmpleSound Ample Metal Eclipse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/74747422d067fb8594798fac16a9e994-320-80.jpg)
AmpleSound Ample Metal Eclipse
MusicRadar's Verdict
“While not without its bugs, AME is a superb collective for the metal minded music maker.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: AmpleSound Ample Metal Eclipse
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Best Service Organum Venezia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c6406c36c92492fbd388f14d301f90ca-320-80.jpg)
Best Service Organum Venezia
MusicRadar's Verdict
“We do wish the interface wasn't quite so featureless, but the sound is good and the price seems fair.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Best Service Organum Venezia
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Melda Production MDrumEnhancer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/de74bbca07b438ee99f17c0ca76f920a-320-80.jpg)
Melda Production MDrumEnhancer
MusicRadar's Verdict
“If you find conventional sound replacers hit or miss, Melda's alternative can quickly add just the elements your sound misses.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Melda Production MDrumEnhancer
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![FabFilter Pro-C2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d2519ea981cd6ec938d0cd015b4e8fd5-320-80.jpg)
FabFilter Pro-C2
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A thoroughly modern compressor that makes up for a lack of sonic character with its brilliant interface, controls and styles.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: FabFilter Pro-C2
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Klanghelm MJUC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dfde2acd6ddd84035a8e5c1b09f1f7e4-320-80.jpg)
Klanghelm MJUC
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A triumph of intuitive design that sounds fabulous and really should cost much more.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Klanghelm MJUC
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![IK Multimedia Stealth Limiter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4403e9b3b8ecdef66dbd03a80659d208-320-80.jpg)
IK Multimedia Stealth Limiter
MusicRadar's Verdict
“An excellent four-mode limiter that covers a range of uses, marred slightly by bloody- minded controls and basic metering.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia Stealth Limiter
![Beatskillz Slam Dawg](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6532fed21d463bde0a75b20505c1ddab-320-80.jpg)
Beatskillz Slam Dawg
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Slam Dawg is far from ideal for mastering, but it offers more than enough to earn a place in your mixing plugins folder.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Beatskillz Slam Dawg
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![FXpansion Strobe2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ae8dcb8b3b3a06a745d509decca242fe-320-80.jpg)
FXpansion Strobe2
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Strobe is back and better than ever, with a classier sound, new effects and modulators, an improved arp and fantastic presets.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: FXpansion Strobe2
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
BUY: FXpansion Strobe2 currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![Sly-Fi OG Trifecta Bundle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/428d73f605bc129a671de092f3acc8be-320-80.jpg)
Sly-Fi OG Trifecta Bundle
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Superb character compression, EQ and distortion from one of the coolest plugin developers around – get all three if you can.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Sly-Fi OG Trifecta Bundle
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Cockos Incorporated Reaper 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a8fefc2dfea4bbaf18ded815486318b0-320-80.jpg)
Cockos Incorporated Reaper 5
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Customisable, powerful and affordable, Reaper is an amazing DAW, although the inclusion of some quality synths and samplers now feels long overdue.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Cockos Incorporated Reaper 5
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Spitfire Audio Albion One](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/42a53225a6f3e596d0e6e13506ebfc65-320-80.jpg)
Spitfire Audio Albion One
MusicRadar's verdict
"Updating older projects is easy, while new users get a substantially improved sonic palette."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Spitfire Audio Albion One
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Spitfire Audio Albion One currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![M-Audio Code Series 61-Key Controller](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dd49fbbdf27f56ba9280b442967d8b0e-320-80.jpg)
M-Audio Code Series 61-Key Controller
MusicRadar's verdict
"If you're looking for an in-depth controller for the studio or for the stage, Code is a keyboard controller happy to bask in the limelight."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: M-Audio Code Series 61-Key Controller
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: M-Audio Code Series 61-Key Controller currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater