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The best new music tech gear of the month: review round-up (September 2019)

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By MusicRadar ( Computer Music, Future Music ) published 11 September 2019

Your regular rundown of the finest new studio gear

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We saw out the summer in style here at MusicRadar, with all manner of mouth-watering tech gear passing through our hands.

Here, we’re taking a look at all of the tech goodies to be reviewed on the site in the month of August. We start with the JZ Microphones Black Hole BH2.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A beautifully-made large diaphragm condenser with super-quiet electronics and a smooth response. An ideal day-to-day condenser mic.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: JZ Microphones Black Hole BH2

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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IK Multimedia UNO Drum

IK Multimedia UNO Drum

MusicRadar's verdict:

“There’s a lot to like about the UNO Drum’s punchy sound and flexible feature set, but it’s held back by ‘budget’ hardware.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia UNO Drum

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen

Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Slicker than ever, and the 4i4 and 8i6 make good use of the excellent Focusrite Control software to deliver a user experience.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Elektron Digitone Keys

Elektron Digitone Keys

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The Digitone just got better! Some may not like the look or price, but new performance controls and features really add appeal.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Elektron Digitone Keys 

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Polyverse Music Comet 

Polyverse Music Comet 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Comet is exceptionally rich, fluid, smooth and epic.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Polyverse Music Comet  

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Audiaire Nuxx

Audiaire Nuxx

MusicRadar's verdict:

“We really hope the parameter naming thing gets fixed, but even if it doesn’t, Nuxx is absolutely awesome.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Audiaire Nuxx

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Kilohearts Phase Plant

Kilohearts Phase Plant

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Up with the best, capability-wise, but it’s the flexibility that makes Phase Plant stand out.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Kilohearts Phase Plant 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Waves Submarine 

Waves Submarine 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Submarine makes adding perfectly tracked, huge-sounding subs to your kicks and basses a piece of cake.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Waves Submarine 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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 Native Instruments Super 8

Native Instruments Super 8

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This brilliant, vintage-style polysynth will win you over with its single-screen immediacy and huge sound.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Native Instruments Super 8

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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