Reviews

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

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The Next Generation of Studio Headphones from Beyerdynamic

ADAM Audio SP-5 Mixing Headphones (Video Review)

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

Cloudlifter CL-Z (Review and Demo)

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

Review: Rode AI-1 Audio Interface

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Rode introduces it’s first-ever audio interface with the incredibly affordable, studio quality AI-1
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Aphex Channel Tube Preamp - Sean Divine - Review

Review and Demo: Aphex Channel Strip

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RPA Tube Preamp, Analog Processing and Big Bottom

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

Behringer DeepMind 12D Review and Demo by Sean Divine

DeepMind 12D by Behringer – Review and Demo

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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

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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

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

Nektar Impact LX+ Midi Controller Review

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

Soundtoys Sie-Q Review and Demo

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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

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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

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

Mathew Lane StereoDelta Plugin Review

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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.