Latest reviews
“What we get here is the essence of Alesis’ flagship electronic drum set, with all the great features, minus the stuff that is likely to be ‘nice-to-have’ rather than essential”: Alesis Strata Core review
Alesis is back with a cut-down addition to the Strata line-up, but with BFD multi-sampled sounds, a touchscreen and a saving of around $/£1,000, I’m looking for the catch
“An all-round upgrade, but it’s unlikely to convince any sceptics”: Elektron Digitakt II review
Elektron's influential sampler returns with enhanced audio capabilities, new filters and LFOs – and now supports Overbridge too
“Huge sounds, overwhelming options, great value and easy modulation, all in a crazily priced package”: The Synth Factory Horizen review
A synth/sampler that packs in a lot of power at an almost silly price – despite its low profile. We gaze at Horizen…
“Has Oberheim running through its samples, like a stick of rock!”: GForce Software Oberheim DMX review
If the beginning of your week feels like a Blue Monday, then take a Walk This Way…
"Where the Foxgear units shine is being fully integrated, including the power stage": Foxgear 100W Series review
Foxgear wades into the integrated pedalboard amp fight with four pocket-sized offerings
"The Jeval is a decent integrated pedal solution as a fly rig or pedalboard gigging solution": Baroni Jeval review
The Jeval joins the AFK150 as a high-gain hybrid pedalboard amp but how does it stack up?
“Breaks down the complex task of mastering but we’d love different options on how to pay for it”: Softube Flow Mastering Suite review
Mastering your music just got as easy – or as complex – as you want. But is it worth yet another monthly subscription?
“A unique-sounding synth plugin to create absorbing sounds and textures”: Expressive E Noisy 2 review
Expressive E brings us a new software instrument that will undoubtedly excite and resonate. We make a racket!
