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“Allows you to do away with stacks of insert or return effects and potential high processor loads”: iZotope FXEQ review
By Andy Jones published
It’s a multi-effects plugin that’s as easy to use as a standard EQ, and costs less than 50 bucks…

“It could be easy to think that the strings and brass sections are somehow weaker than their synthesizer counterpart, but this would be an enormous mistake”: Cherry Audio Trident mkIII review
By Roland Schmidt published
Cherry Audio’s new mythological synth provides a three-pronged attack on an early '80s and underexploited classic

“Enough power to keep you in business for at least the next 10 years”: Apple MacBook Air M4 review
By Matt McCracken published
Apple's latest lightweight laptop makes a great case to be the centre piece of your studio

“A truly go-anywhere production box that’s determined to keep you away from a laptop”: Akai MPC Live III review
By Si Truss published
With massively upgraded power, expressive pads and new sequencing tools, Akai’s latest MPC is a DAW-in-a-box powerhouse

"The core piano sounds have a rich tone with a surprising amount of depth": Roland E-X50 arranger keyboard review
By Quentin Lachapèle published
We test drive Roland's beginner-friendly arranger keyboard

"A reliable and arguably preferable alternative to plugin-based solutions": Audient Oria Mini review
By Jon Musgrave published
Hardware-based room correction is an attractive but often pricey option. Let’s see how this new affordable system performs

“A portable setup that offers a powerful means of recording and practising”: Fender Link I/O and Fender Studio review
By Pete Emery published
Fender introduces Link I/O and Fender Studio, a potentially potent and exceptionally portable little combo

“One of the best analogue polysynths for the price, in any way, shape or form”: Sequential Fourm review
By Andy Jones published
Ever wanted the sound and simplicity of a classic Sequential analogue polysynth but were put off by the price? It might be time to fill in a new Fourm
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