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New tech gear of the month: review round-up (June 2016)

By Computer Music, Future Music
published 1 June 2016

All of the latest tech gear

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Audiofile Engineering Myriad

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)

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SampleScience Famirom 2

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)

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Tokyo Dawn Labs Nova Gentleman's Edition

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)

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Acustica Audio Acqua White EQ

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)

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DMG Audio Limitless

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)

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Applied Acoustic Systems Chromaphone 2

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

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Hercules P32 DJ

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)

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Korg Volca FM Synthesizer

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

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Keith McMillen K-Mix

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

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Electro-Harmonix Super Space Drum

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

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Blocs Wave

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)

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Allen & Heath ZED Mixers

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

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Native Instruments Una Corda

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)

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KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2.8

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

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ROLI Seaboard Rise 48

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

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Soulsby Atmegatron Odytron Special Edition

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)

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Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB Interface

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

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Electro-Harmonix Crash Pad

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

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Garritan Personal Orchestra 5

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

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MeldaProduction MMorph

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)

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Skylife SampleRobot 5 Pro

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)

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