Reviews

Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X and DT 900 PRO X Headphones (Video Review)

October 7, 2021

The Next Generation of Studio Headphones from Beyerdynamic

ADAM Audio SP-5 Mixing Headphones (Video Review)

November 6, 2018

Has the search for mixing headphones you can trust finally come to an end?

Cloudlifter CL-Z (Review and Demo)

September 12, 2018

The Cloudlifter CL-Z takes the capabilities of the popular CL-1 Mic Activator to the next level with versatile tone shaping abilities.

Aphex Channel Tube Preamp - Sean Divine - Review

Review and Demo: Aphex Channel Strip

July 3, 2018

RPA Tube Preamp, Analog Processing and Big Bottom

The Aphex Channel Delivers Warmth and Clarity for Vocals on a Budget.

Review: Rode AI-1 Audio Interface

January 16, 2018

Rode introduces it’s first-ever audio interface with the incredibly affordable, studio quality AI-1
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Behringer DeepMind 12D Review and Demo by Sean Divine

DeepMind 12D by Behringer – Review and Demo

September 5, 2017

DeepMind 12D – Review and Demo by Sean Divine

I’ll start this review by saying that I’ve owned many digital rack mount synths over the years: MS2000B, Virus B, Nord Lead 2X, Radias, JP8080 to name a few. Alas, none of these synths has resided in my studio for long. I’ve always felt like the inconveniences ...

Best Studio Mixing Headphones Under $200

June 20, 2017

Here are my top picks for studio mixing headphones on a budget…

Waves Smack Attack - Review by Sean Divine

Waves Smack Attack Plugin – Review and Demo

May 9, 2017

Waves Smack Attack Review. The most versatile transient shaper on the market… Continue reading

Nektar Impact LX+ Midi Controller Review

May 1, 2017

Nektar Impact LX 61+ Midi Controller Review. Tight Control and DAW Integration On A Budget… Continue reading

Soundtoys Sie-Q Review and Demo

October 10, 2016

I recently received an email saying there was an update to my Soundtoys bundle. Oh and by the way, there’s also a brand new EQ plugin included free of charge – the Sie-Q.

Rode K2 Tube Mic Test and Review

September 27, 2016

Rode K2 Valve Condenser (Tube) Microphone Demo

Check out our review and demo of the Rode K2 Valve Condenser Microphone! For this demo, we recorded a smooth Hip Hop / R&B style song in a lightly treated, large space. No external effects were used – dry signal from the K2 power supply, RME UFX preamp (no ...

Substance Review and Demo by Sean Divine

Output Substance Review and Demo

September 26, 2016

Output Substance Review. This is “a completely new breed of bass”…

Mathew Lane StereoDelta Plugin Review

July 20, 2016

StereoDelta is an easy to use spatial processor, available as AAX/AU/VST/VST3 plug-in, with one powerful knob to control your stereo image. From true mono to three dimensional width, StereoDelta always maintains a natural sound thanks to DrMS technology inside.

Sonarworks Reference 3 Review – Headphone Plugin

May 17, 2016

From Sonarworks: “Most headphones are held back by physical limitations. We measure those limitations and create a digital profile to correct them through processing in a DAW plugin. With the advanced technology of our Reference 3 Headphone plugin, you get these results with shocking simplicity and absolute accuracy. Tap into the full potential of your ...

Waves Nx Review – Headphone Mixing Plugin

February 2, 2016

Waves Nx is a virtual monitoring plugin that simulates the ideal acoustics of a high-end mix room – inside your headphones.

MPK249 by Akai (Review and Demo)

April 22, 2015

Check out this Akai MPK249 Review and Demo. Some of you were wondering what I thought about the pads and overall feel, so here you go!

Rode NT1 Mic Test and Demo (Hip Hop Vocals)

February 3, 2015

Check out this mic test with the Rode NT1 condenser microphone, recorded in an untreated acoustic environment! Our signal chain for vocals was Rode NT1 -> mBox 2 Mini -> Logic Pro. No external compression or FX used. Just a simple mix post recording, all done in Logic Pro.