New music tech gear of the month: review round-up (July 2013)

HDAnywhere 4x4 Multiroom+

Every month, MusicRadar's sister publications - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - print the best independent reviews of music-making gear.

We've collated any music-making hardware, app, DAW, DJ gear, plug-in, synth and other related gear reviews posted on the site during June 2013.

All the gear on display here was reviewed in Computer Music issue 192/193 and Future Music issue 266/267, or by MusicRadar's own reviews team.

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It's not cheap but it works great, right up to full 1080p and surround sources."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: HDAnywhere 4x4 Multiroom+ review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 266)

eaReckon EARebound

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A superb creative delay plugin that succeeds wholeheartedly in making a complex system very easy to use."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: eaReckon EARebound review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

Yamaha MX61

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An attractive, entry level board with some handy features at a fair price that beginners will especially love."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha MX61 review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 266)

BUY: Yamaha MX61 currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

Kirnu Cream

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A kick-ass arpeggiator with a mind- boggling array of MIDI-generating and manipulation systems on board."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Kirnu Cream review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A flexible, sonically superlative audio interface with comprehensive I/O and a price that can't be argued with."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

BUY: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

MuTools MuLab 5 UL

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"We're disappointed by MuLab 5's dated interface and limited featureset. MUX, however, is definitely worthy of attention..."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: MuTools MuLab 5 UL review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

Sinevibes Sequential 2

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Sequential 2 is a gift for the glitch-happy producer, generating an endless array of unpredictable sounds from anything you care to feed into it."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sinevibes Sequential 2 review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

iZotope Nectar Elements

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"For the vast majority of amateur and semi-pro producers, there's more than enough here to get the job done."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: iZotope Nectar Elements review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

BUY: iZotope Nectar Elements currently available from:
UK: Andertons
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

Techné Media Different Drummer

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An innovative app that when used in conjunction with your DAW could prove a powerful rhythm design tool."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Techné Media Different Drummer review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

FL Studio Mobile for Android

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you're got a decent Android device FL Studio is worth looking at, though you'll need to accept that it has certain limitations that may not be removed any time soon."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: FL Studio Mobile for Android review

Tronsonic/Synth Magic System 1000M

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A riotous, engaging retro synth that sounds great and is a true bargain."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Tronsonic/Synth Magic System 1000M review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

UVI UVX-3P

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"With UVX-3P, UVI have captured the spirit of yet another classic, but although it sounds ace, if your analogue synth folder is already well-stocked, it may be somewhat redundant."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: UVI UVX-3P review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 192)

Denon MC2000 DJ Controller

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The MC2000 is robust enough for DJ travels and so simple to use beginners will get it straight off."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Denon MC2000 DJ Controller review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 267)

BUY: Denon MC2000 DJ Controller currently available from:
UK: DV247
US: Full Compass

Echo Audio Echo 2 USB Interface

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The touch control surface comes down to personal taste but this is a great sounding, compact interface."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Echo Audio Echo 2 USB Interface review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 267)

BUY: Echo Audio Echo 2 USB Interface currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music
US: Full Compass

Arturia SparkLE

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A powerful beat-making tool with functionality and sound quality way beyond its low price point."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Arturia SparkLE review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 267)

BUY: Arturia SparkLE currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

Spitfire Audio Sable Strings Vol.1

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Sable Vol.1 brings Spitfire Audio's ambitious orchestral library concept sharply into focus."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Spitfire Audio Sable Strings Vol.1 review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 267)

Meridian Audio Explorer

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Is it worth the cash? £249 is relatively cheap for a high quality DAC but it's still a fairly serious investment. For anyone who travels and has to make decisions on headphones, yes it's worth it."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Meridian Audio Explorer review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 267)