New music tech gear of the month: review round-up (November 2013)
![Axis Plugins Match EQ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/49f033108a9e4ede4a287190f0057c8d-320-80.jpg)
Axis Plugins Match EQ
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A great addition to the Axis roster, Match EQ does what it claims effectively, though it should be handled with care."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Axis Plugins Match EQ review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 196)
![Zynaptiq Unfilter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f8501ceacc061a11fbb557172d534824-320-80.jpg)
Zynaptiq Unfilter
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A powerful sonic weapon for evening out wonky mixes and recordings, but one that needs to be wielded responsibly."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Zynaptiq Unfilter review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 196)
BUY: Zynaptiq Unfilter currently available from:
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Korg Volca Keys](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/34d43edaed95b592bf2a867563050d17-320-80.jpg)
Korg Volca Keys
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The Volca synth is revolutionary at this price point. Everybody should own one!"
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Korg Volca Keys review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Korg Volca Keys currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![IK Multimedia iRig Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/098c8a78a75bfc520148edbd51009ac1-320-80.jpg)
IK Multimedia iRig Pro
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"It might be on the pricey side, but the iRig Pro could meet all your iOS interfacing requirements at a stroke."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia iRig Pro review
BUY: IK Multimedia iRig Pro currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![EastWest Stormdrum 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f668c4603cb31d86d2b7735e71abc1b9-320-80.jpg)
EastWest Stormdrum 3
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Stormdrum 3 combines stellar sounds with exceptional playability. For big, beautiful drums and percussion, you simply won't find better."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: EastWest Stormdrum 3 review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 196)
BUY: EastWest Stormdrum 3 currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater
![UVI WaveRunner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0090d1c1c6801f48f6e4934875263f2d-320-80.jpg)
UVI WaveRunner
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A huge collection of bright, bold, up-front patches. You'll certainly get plenty of mileage out of WaveRunner's lovingly curated archive of classic sounds."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: UVI WaveRunner review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 196)
![Klanghelm DC8C 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/49360eb62f16273f56facfb573413d36-320-80.jpg)
Klanghelm DC8C 2
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A compressor for all seasons at a price for all wallets."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Klanghelm DC8C 2 review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 196)
![HoRNet 3Xover](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/943011563367d1e7c25252e2317c5d43-320-80.jpg)
HoRNet 3Xover
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The range of corrective and creative uses this thing can be put to is endless… An essential."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: HoRNet 3Xover review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 196)
![IK Multimedia iKlip Stand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ed08e0fcc7b7059fce3216d50cf4b2bc-320-80.jpg)
IK Multimedia iKlip Stand
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The iKlip Stand is a great mounting solution for the iPad musician. If only the claw was adjustable."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia iKlip Stand
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 196)
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BUY: IK Multimedia iKlip Stand currently available from:
UK: Andertons | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Korg Volca Beats](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/475fb9dd98800639aed74ee98a731ea2-320-80.jpg)
Korg Volca Beats
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Perfect for producers that are tight on space but want quality analogue drums without breaking the bank."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Korg Volca Beats review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Korg Volca Beats currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Focusrite Scarlett 18i8](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/571a4933f61788826733632edc61dfc9-320-80.jpg)
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Stylish and, by incorporating twin discrete headphone outs, well suited to modern working practices."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![AKG C1000 S](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/958a21faeb98c8ad2e97bec248cd0932-320-80.jpg)
AKG C1000 S
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A sound choice for a dependable and affordable all-rounder small-diaphragm condenser."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: AKG C1000 S review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: AKG C1000 S currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Liine LiveControl 2 for iPad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e7e5d49bc1d3779b3a44d31351f61648-320-80.jpg)
Liine LiveControl 2 for iPad
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Futuristic and practical, flexible and portable, this is an Ableton Live controller everybody should try."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Liine LiveControl 2 for iPad review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
![Yamaha HS Series monitors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/933341db9afabfd49b890907c2c5bf04-320-80.jpg)
Yamaha HS Series monitors
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A classic Yamaha look but with improved performance for today's studios."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yamaha HS Series monitors review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Yamaha HS Series monitors currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater
![Novation Bass Station II](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/abc9488447473b60f7829a0af2936b1c-320-80.jpg)
Novation Bass Station II
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"They say never go back, but Novation has and we're all the better for it. Cheers!"
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Novation Bass Station II review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Novation Bass Station II currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Stanton DJC.4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d7aed461781399c27c261cefab276bea-320-80.jpg)
Stanton DJC.4
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The perfect partner for Virtual DJ users, and a great feature-packed option for entry-level controller DJs."
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Stanton DJC.4 review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Stanton DJC.4 currently available from:
UK: DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Focusrite Scarlett 6i6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5f811c7494d7d63887b315e072dc8787-320-80.jpg)
Focusrite Scarlett 6i6
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"We like the way it looks, sounds and behaves and it is priced very competitively."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Korg Volca Bass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/475fb9dd98800639aed74ee98a731ea2-320-80.jpg)
Korg Volca Bass
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"These are deservedly going to sell by the boatload and we can only imagine excitedly what Korg has in store around the corner."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Korg Volca Bass review
(Reviewed in Future Music issue 271)
BUY: Korg Volca Bass currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b2bf8eb4effb5a850b68a30b919c1ab8-320-80.jpg)
Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Obviously the LS-14 isn't an alternative to going into the studio, but it is a handy, relatively inexpensive way to ensure you capture those inspired moments of creativity without fail."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder review
(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 271)
BUY: Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Full Compass
![Sony Sound Forge Pro 11](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ccf18ea3c62fd37a1df25965645355c9-320-80.jpg)
Sony Sound Forge Pro 11
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Perhaps not an essential upgrade for existing users, but clearly the best Sound Forge yet, with excellent bundled effects."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Sony Sound Forge Pro 11 review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 197)
BUY: Sony Sound Forge Pro 11 currently available from:
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![KMI QuNexus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b52743bedf729b8a8738f7d0efd238e3-320-80.jpg)
KMI QuNexus
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A personable little controller with a unique feature set that would make it a useful addition to any laptop bag."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: KMI QuNexus review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 197)
BUY: KMI QuNexus currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Audio Artery One DJ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0e09d835b97a7fccd10adcb3de14f330-320-80.jpg)
Audio Artery One DJ
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Showing plenty of promise in its initial release, with some improvements and refinements, One DJ could be a hit."
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Audio Artery One DJ review
(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 197)