Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII
From five-star hardware to game-changing plugins, our tech team has been deluged with superb tech gear this month.
Here, we take a digested look at all of the tech gear that was reviewed on the site in May. We start with that aforementioned high-scoring hardware - the Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII.
MusicRadar's verdict:
“With Unison preamps and full access to the UAD catalogue, the Apollo Twin MkII does more than just amazing interfacing.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
Waves Electric Grand 80
MusicRadar's verdict:
“Electric Grand faithfully recreates the sound of Yamaha’s revered piano, plays beautifully and throws in a few tasty extras to boot.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Waves Electric Grand 80
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
Acustica Audio Lime Crazy88
MusicRadar's verdict:
“Acustica’s best yet, Lime sounds so good you’ll have trouble believing it’s not a physical channel strip - except for that lag...”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Acustica Audio Lime Crazy88
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
XILS-lab PolyKB III
MusicRadar's verdict:
“Despite some strange limitations, XILS’ one-of-a-kind synth sounds spectacular and programs surprisingly easily, given its esoteric nature.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: XILS-lab PolyKB III
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
Parawave Audiodesign Rapid
MusicRadar's verdict:
“With a vast eight-layer architecture, brilliantly designed modulators and stunning library of wavetables and samples, Rapid sounds incredible and never gets overwhelming.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Parawave Audiodesign Rapid
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge Guilty Pleasure
MusicRadar's verdict:
“It might be a one-trick pony, but if you’re after classic high-gain amp tones, Guilty Pleasure comes cheap and sounds great.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Joey Sturgis Tones Toneforge Guilty Pleasure
(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)
Audio-Technica AE2300
MusicRadar's verdict:
"It doesn’t come cheap, but the AE2300’s attractive design, compact footprint and supreme build quality make it an incredibly desirable instrument mic for both live and studio use."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Audio-Technica AE2300
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
Waldorf kb37
MusicRadar's verdict:
“A great idea that’s nicely thought-out and well implemented, the only thing holding the kb37 back is its high price tag.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Waldorf kb37
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic
MusicRadar's verdict:
“The PO-32 is a fun and inspiring noise-maker and the added MicroTonic compatibility broadens its sonic scope considerably.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
Roli Blocks
MusicRadar's verdict:
“Blocks is an interesting hardware concept, but it’s currently severely underserved by poor software implementation.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Roli Blocks
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
Roland System-8
MusicRadar's verdict:
“The System-8 covers a vast sonic territory with superb flexibility – from vintage Roland tones to futuristic sounds, it truly delivers.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Roland System-8
(Originally reviewed in Future Music)
“You can even buy and create models of instruments that are impossible to build in the real world”: Don't know where to start with virtual instruments? We're here to help
Spitfire Audio's latest instrument captures the sound of the Radiophonic Workshop, the hugely influential BBC department "purely for making bonkers noises"
“You can even buy and create models of instruments that are impossible to build in the real world”: Don't know where to start with virtual instruments? We're here to help
Spitfire Audio's latest instrument captures the sound of the Radiophonic Workshop, the hugely influential BBC department "purely for making bonkers noises"
