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New music tech gear of the month: review round-up (October 2014)

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By Future Music, Computer Music ( Computer Music, Future Music ) published 3 October 2014

All of September's reviews in one place

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OverTone DSP DYN4000

OverTone DSP DYN4000

You can find the best reviews of the latest DAWS, plugins, ROMplers, hardware synths, interfaces and other music-making software and hardware in MusicRadar's excellent sister magazines Computer Music and Future Music.

Here, we've gathered all of the reviews originally published in Computer Music 209 and Future Music 284 and featured on the site throughout September. Browse through the gallery to see the gear covered, the scores it received and for links to the full reviews.

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"As affordable an SSL 4000 channel strip emulation as you're likely to find - albeit only the dynamics section - DYN4000 delivers the sonic goods."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: OverTone DSP DYN4000 review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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MeldaProduction MDrummer 5

MeldaProduction MDrummer 5

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Occupying a sub-category of its own, this virtual drum system combines a novel and powerful groove engine with great sounds."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: MeldaProduction MDrummer 5 review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 2 of 17
VirSyn Tera Synth

VirSyn Tera Synth

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A few niggles aside, Tera Synth is admirably easy to use, super flexible, sonically superlative and highly recommended."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: VirSyn Tera Synth review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 3 of 17
audioD3CK Krucz

audioD3CK Krucz

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An excellent, affordable limiter/compressor that could be an absolute killer when that elusive brickwall option gets worked in."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: audioD3CK Krucz review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 4 of 17
Ample Sound Ample Bass P

Ample Sound Ample Bass P

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Ample Bass P is as good a virtual Fender Precision as we've ever come across, elevated above the competition by its flexible interface and impressively detailed soundbank."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ample Sound Ample Bass P review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 5 of 17
Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-2

Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-2

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"For plucked strings, String Studio VS-2 is the daddy, particularly with its effects, but it's limited and expensive for what it is."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-2 review

BUY: Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-2 currently available from:
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 6 of 17
Sugar Bytes Egoist

Sugar Bytes Egoist

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A brilliant music sketchpad and a fun and intuitive groove builder, Egoist is a unique instrument, but it's a little selfish in its dealings with host DAWs and other apps."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sugar Bytes Egoist review

BUY: Sugar Bytes Egoist currently available from:
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 7 of 17
Samplephonics Dirty Modular

Samplephonics Dirty Modular

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The strength of Dirty Modular lies in its wicked library of waveforms and general sound quality, which just about earn the ticket price."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Samplephonics Dirty Modular review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 8 of 17
PreSonus Capture for iPad

PreSonus Capture for iPad

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Studio One owners looking for a simple multitrack capture-and-transfer solution should obviously be interested, but even they're likely to be disappointed by the lack of functionality."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PreSonus Capture for iPad review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 9 of 17
Alesis Vortex Wireless

Alesis Vortex Wireless

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Thanks to wireless functionality, the Vortex now feels like the product it always should have been. Stand up, strap on and rock out!"

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Alesis Vortex Wireless review

BUY: Alesis Vortex Wireless currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 10 of 17
iMusicAlbum AltiSpace

iMusicAlbum AltiSpace

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"AltiSpace makes for a superb add-on to any mobile DAW at a very fair price indeed."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: iMusicAlbum AltiSpace review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 11 of 17
Tone2 Electra2

Tone2 Electra2

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Odd high-frequency behaviour and a few other issues slightly let down an otherwise solid, versatile synth with a big sound."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Tone2 Electra2 review

(Reviewed in Computer Music issue 209)

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Page 12 of 17
MeeBlip anode

MeeBlip anode

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It's the ideal entry-level monosynth, and its open source architecture only sweetens the deal!"

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: MeeBlip anode review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 283)

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Page 13 of 17
NI Session Horns Pro

NI Session Horns Pro

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Session Horns Pro is an excellent way to get realistic sounding horns in many musical styles."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: NI Session Horns Pro review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 283)

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Page 14 of 17
Brainworx bx_refinement

Brainworx bx_refinement

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An extremely useful tool for fixing harsh-sounding audio with a few excellent tricks up its sleeve."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Brainworx bx_refinement review

BUY: Brainworx bx_refinement currently available from:
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 283)

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Page 15 of 17
Spitfire Audio Martyn Ware - No Illegal Connections

Spitfire Audio Martyn Ware - No Illegal Connections

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Resonates with Martyn's legendary analogue synth know-how and it's easy to make his sounds your own."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Spitfire Audio Martyn Ware - No Illegal Connections review

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 283)

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Page 16 of 17
Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2

Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A ridiculously versatile mono/ paraphonic synth. Without doubt a great investment."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 review

BUY: Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Future Music issue 284)

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Page 17 of 17
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