New tech gear of the month: review round-up (June 2016)
![Audiofile Engineering Myriad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/77f9c4e8b58f1e91a87ef221a02e4484-320-80.jpg)
Audiofile Engineering Myriad
From ingenious plug-ins to mouth-watering synths, our tech team has been spoiled for choice this month as a king’s ransom of lush gear passed through our office.Here, we look at everything that appeared on MusicRadar in May, starting with Audiofile Engineering’s Myriad plug-in.
MusicRadar's Verdict
“We'd go as far as to say Myriad actually makes batch processing something you might start to look forward to!”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Audiofile Engineering Myriad review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![SampleScience Famirom 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/17ec8202039286cc8f3f7bfdcc1b0d72-320-80.jpg)
SampleScience Famirom 2
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Like SMROM before it, Famirom is a must-have for lovers of classic chip sounds.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: SampleScience Famirom 2 review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Tokyo Dawn Labs Nova Gentleman's Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6223c25ab972a40cd71a5a1495c65527-320-80.jpg)
Tokyo Dawn Labs Nova Gentleman's Edition
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A very well-specified dynamic EQ for the price, Nova GE makes a great introduction to this powerful processing technique.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Tokyo Dawn Labs Nova Gentleman's Edition review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Acustica Audio Acqua White EQ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/72c24f67ea6497e81087387d2e2fee6a-320-80.jpg)
Acustica Audio Acqua White EQ
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A fabulous sounding Pultec-style EQ plugin that loses points for heavy CPU usage and clunkiness in some areas.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Acustica Audio Acqua White EQ review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![DMG Audio Limitless](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/01d63c54f45c10f8b6b6bed7753aaf6f-320-80.jpg)
DMG Audio Limitless
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Limitless lives up to its name, making masters louder than you ever thought possible, while being intuitive and familiar.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: DMG Audio Limitless review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Applied Acoustic Systems Chromaphone 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1c88b5a0cb3d49322cd62c06bfa73ec6-320-80.jpg)
Applied Acoustic Systems Chromaphone 2
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Remarkably versatile and capable of stunningly realistic emulations of acoustic instruments.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Applied Acoustic Systems Chromaphone 2 review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Applied Acoustic Systems Chromaphone 2 currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater
![Hercules P32 DJ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ada8bea3c43d1e84e0e294c1d1db0f6-320-80.jpg)
Hercules P32 DJ
MusicRadar's Verdict
”Not a serious pro option but nevertheless a fun product that offer plenty to beginners and occasional performers.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Hercules P32 DJ review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
![Korg Volca FM Synthesizer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/12a60007009952c483582bbc79d14d65-320-80.jpg)
Korg Volca FM Synthesizer
MusicRadar's Verdict
”Powerful, creative and genuinely unique. This is easily the best of the Volca range so far.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Korg Volca FM Synthesizer review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Korg Volca FM Synthesizer currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater
![Keith McMillen K-Mix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f6bd49e5ed9c0f70fa2984c93562be67-320-80.jpg)
Keith McMillen K-Mix
MusicRadar's Verdict
”An impressive, affordable solution for those seeking audio interfacing, mixing and control functionality.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Keith McMillen K-Mix review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Keith McMillen K-Mix currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Electro-Harmonix Super Space Drum](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6212e342d070b40febd95bc400d60fa6-320-80.jpg)
Electro-Harmonix Super Space Drum
MusicRadar's Verdict
”A drum synth with its unique own character.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Super Space Drum review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Electro-Harmonix Super Space Drum currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Full Compass
![Blocs Wave](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a9ce27c2914189626b1361e816974c8f-320-80.jpg)
Blocs Wave
MusicRadar's Verdict
”Wave is very well thought out and, with Ableton Link, even more useful than we first thought.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Blocs Wave review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
![Allen & Heath ZED Mixers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6f39e36f41212813400b6f9fede27114-320-80.jpg)
Allen & Heath ZED Mixers
MusicRadar's Verdict
”If you're in the market for a small mixer you'd be daft not to take a look at these durable gems.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Allen & Heath ZED Mixers review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Allen & Heath ZED Mixers currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Native Instruments Una Corda](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0b1d069e523b006370b037dc8a44c851-320-80.jpg)
Native Instruments Una Corda
MusicRadar's Verdict
”A detailed and responsive instrument that combines distinctive tonality with flexibility.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Native Instruments Una Corda review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
![KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2.8](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f34e642ac0f4f7cb7a17556f81a1f496-320-80.jpg)
KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2.8
MusicRadar's Verdict
”SynthMaster 2.8 marks another huge step up for this already superb instrument.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2.8 review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
BUY: KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2.8 currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![ROLI Seaboard Rise 48](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d118beef88f6915640672f982b6132b0-320-80.jpg)
ROLI Seaboard Rise 48
MusicRadar's Verdict
”The extra two octaves and wireless capability with the Noise app make this an appealing package.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: ROLI Seaboard Rise 49 review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: ROLI Seaboard Rise 49 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Soulsby Atmegatron Odytron Special Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4c9515deb6a9d03d7beadfbd2b8e18b0-320-80.jpg)
Soulsby Atmegatron Odytron Special Edition
MusicRadar's Verdict
”An excellent update to an interesting synth that is now better value and even more flexible.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Soulsby Atmegatron Odytron Special Edition review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
![Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Interface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6af05f7dc58e0f93f05c99cbecde18de-320-80.jpg)
Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Interface
MusicRadar's Verdict
”Apollo Twin with real-time plug-in processing and Unison technology has come to Windows. Hallelujah!”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Interface review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Interface currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Electro-Harmonix Crash Pad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f0d6493a7bfc7322907c7d86a8d68358-320-80.jpg)
Electro-Harmonix Crash Pad
MusicRadar's Verdict
”The Crash Pad is a drum synth full of character with great all-round usability.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Crash Pad review
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
BUY: Electro-Harmonix Crash Pad currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Full Compass
![Garritan Personal Orchestra 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2b0b42b4ae4c9fde6408fd47c0c01d88-320-80.jpg)
Garritan Personal Orchestra 5
MusicRadar's Verdict
”It's amazing what a hundred quid will get you these days – GPO5 is packed with big, impressive orchestral sounds and lacking only in the mixing department.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Garritan Personal Orchestra 5 review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
BUY: Garritan Personal Orchestra 5 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater
![MeldaProduction MMorph](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5e53ce2a2d9dd8c13ed4729e09062c54-320-80.jpg)
MeldaProduction MMorph
MusicRadar's Verdict
”The most original, inviting, useful and sonically interesting Melda plugin yet, and one of few we'd advise everybody to try.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: MeldaProduction MMorph review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
![Skylife SampleRobot 5 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f3f32c19e0bc8875b0a0949c8fff8412-320-80.jpg)
Skylife SampleRobot 5 Pro
MusicRadar's Verdict
”It's not pretty, but SampleRobot Pro and WaveRobot are brilliantly effective for automatically sampling MIDI-triggered instruments and electric/acoustic ones.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Skylife SampleRobot 5 Pro review
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)