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"Klang.io promises to turn audio into notated transcriptions, lead sheets and guitar tabs – but does it actually work?": Klang.io Transcription Studio review
By Ethan Hein Published
AI-powered transcription tools like Klang.io are rapidly advancing in sophistication, but they won't be replacing humans anytime soon

“A strong update overall that introduces many features to boost your creativity and streamline your workflow”: Steinberg Cubase 15 review
By Bruce Aisher Published
Steinberg brings a host of tweaks and additions to Cubase 15, but will they satisfy new and existing users alike?

"A compelling and well-rounded entry-level piano that prioritises accessibility and sound quality over features": Kawai CX102 digital piano review
By Quentin Lachapèle Published
I find out if the new replacement for Kawai’s KDP-75 is a simple rebrand or a step forward

“An affordable and flexible Neumann U47 FET-inspired mic”: Warm Audio WA-47jr SE review
By Jon Musgrave Published
Classic mics can be very expensive. Can this affordable mic inspired by a popular classic deliver? Let’s find out

"At this price, it is hard to find a more complete portable digital piano": Kawai ES120 digital piano review
By Quentin Lachapèle Published
Could this be the best portable digital piano at this price? Kawai's ES120 makes a very strong case

“You'll come for the hands-on tweaking but stay for the sound”: Modal Electronics Carbon8X review
By Andy Jones Published
It's built like a tank and sounds the bomb

"It is an impressive and genuinely pleasurable keyboard to play, and arguably one of the finest key actions available on any digital piano today" Kawai CA901 digital piano review
By Quentin Lachapèle Published
The CA901 blurs the line between digital and acoustic in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned pianist

“A very impressive all-in-one audio recording solution aimed at music and multimedia users”: Hisong AirStudio S1 review
By Jon Musgrave Published
Crowdfunded startup Hisong wants to simplify mobile recording. Let’s see if it has succeeded

“An incredibly exciting instrument that's capable of some pretty clever party tricks”: Expressive E Osmose CE review
By Roland Schmidt Published
Expressive E has MPE running through its core, and now we have the opportunity to transplant some of that MPE tech into our DAWs, with the Osmose CE controller

“Could easily become one of the most beneficial elements of your mastering suite”: Mastering the Mix - Stereovault review
By Roland Schmidt Published
If you find yourself struggling to get just the right amount of width in your mix, Stereovault may be the plugin you've always needed, as we broaden our panoramic horizons.
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