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Aston Element Review
I just unboxed my Aston Element and checked out all the goodies. But how does it sound? In this review,
Fuse Audio Labs VPRE-31A Review
I took a look at the newest in Fuse Audio Labs’ vintage hardware recreations, VPRE-31A, which reimagines the ultra-rare
8 Best Drum Plugins 2021
After nearly a month of reviews, I’m crowning the winners in my best drum plugins roundup. Which plugin should you
6 Best Piano Plugins 2021
In this best piano plugins roundup, we’ll be weighing the results from five in-depth reviews and crown the champions
MeldaProduction MDrumReplacer Review
Drums recorded too hot? Trying to pull a complicated drum cadence from a sample? MDrumReplacer is MeldaProductions’ answer to this
Linda RockStack Review
Linda RockStack is an amp sim with three completely unique amp models, two effects, and two blendable cab impulses. Let’s
United Plugins DIFIX Review
United Plugins’ new DIFIX promises to fix the sound of the Hi-Z inputs on a budget interface. Does it live
UJAM STRIIIINGS Review
What happens if you take the Hans Zimmer string sample library and pair it with an easy-to-use plugin with tons
United Plugins FireCharger Review
I checked out United Plugins’ new FireCharger excitation and spectral dynamics plugin for adding saturation and helping tracks cut through
Fuse Audio Labs Flywheel Review
Fuse Audio Labs just released Flywheel, their reel-to-reel tape emulator How will Fuse’s newest offering stack up against the competition?
Wavesfactory Echo Cat Review
In my Wavesfactory Echo Cat Review, we’ll see how it compares to the original Watkins Copicat it emulates, and decide
MeldaProduction MDrummer Review
Nearing the end of my virtual drummer review series, we come to MeldaProduction’s MDrummer. How will it compare to the
iZotope Neoverb Review
How can the power of iZotope’s AI help you dial in the perfect reverb? Let’s check it out in my
United Plugins Transmutator Review
A departure from United Plugins’ normal lineup of hardware emulations, Transmutator is a cross-fading plugin with a modern look and
Audified VocalMint Compressor Review
Audified has just released the second in their VocalMint series of plugins, VocalMint Compressor. Let’s check it out!
SONiVOX Tony Coleman Drums Review
Finally at the end of my drum plugin review roundup, today we’re exploring SONiVOX’s Tony Coleman Drums. What’s good and
AIR Strike 2 Review
Continuing my drum plugin review series, today I’m checking out AIR Strike 2. With 19 kits and lots of bundled MIDI, how
FXpansion BFD3 Review
Today in the next installment of my drum plugin roundup I’m looking at FXpansion’s BFD3. How does it compare? Find
IK Multimedia MODO DRUM Review
Best known for their AmpliTube guitar amp and effects sims, how will IK Multimedia’s drum plugin stack up against the
Steven Slate Drums 5.5 Review
Next in my drum review series is Steven Slate Drums 5.5, which promises to have lots of drums, cymbals, MIDI grooves,
Toontrack EZDrummer 2 Review
First up on my search for the best drum virtual instrument is EZDrummer 2. What did I like and what would
United Plugins Quick AG Review
United Plugins has just released Quick AG, an all-in-one acoustic instrument mixing plugin. Today I’ll decide if it’s a good
MeldaProduction MSuperLooper Review
Today I’m checking out MSuperLooper, the newest plugin from MeldaProduction. How does this looper plugin stack up against the others?
XILS-lab X-201 Vocoder Review
I checked out the new XILS-lab X-201 Vocoder, an emulation of the classic Sennheiser VSM-201. Let’s find out more about
Loopcloud Review
I took an in-depth look at Loopcloud, a desktop/web sample browser and DAW plugin suite designed to help producers
MeldaProduction MSoundFactory Review
Today I’m looking at MSoundFactory by MeldaProduction, a synth and sampler suite that now includes the free Monastery Grand sample
Audified Sphene Pro Review
Audified’s newest addition, Sphene Pro, is a high-gain bass amp sim and distortion pedal. Let’s check it out!
Youlean Loudness Meter Review
Today we’re getting loud with Youlean Loudness Meter. Let’s review the features of the Free and Pro versions and help
Fuse Audio Labs F-59 Review
I spent a week playing with Fuse Audio Labs’ F-59 Fender Bassman amp sim. Did Fuse Audio Labs hit another
Fuse Audio Labs VPB Bundle Review
Fuse Audio Labs has released VPB Bundle, their Virtual Pedal Board plugin, featuring five throwback stomp box emulations. Let’s check
Black Rooster Audio KH-COMP1 Review
Black Rooster Audio has partnered with multi-platinum mixing engineer Koen Heldens to create a unique new compressor plugin, KH-COMP1. Here’s
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2 Review
How well does Scaler 2 do as both a music theory tool and an audio detection tool in one? Find out
FabFilter Saturn 2 Review
One of the most popular plugins for distortion and saturation just got a complete overhaul. Let’s take a look at
Sonarworks Reference 4 Review
Is Sonarworks Reference 4 worth the price? Is it difficult to use like some other studio calibration options? Let’s find out
Rob Papen QUAD Review
I took a look at Rob Papen’s QUAD, an expansive synth virtual instrument originally created for Reason Rack that is
Audified VocalMint Saturator Review
What uses did I find for a one-knob saturation plugin, and where does it really shine? Find out in my
Kali Audio MV-BT Review
In my Kali Audio MV-BT review, I’m taking a look at this professional Bluetooth input module. How does it work,
Fuse Audio Labs VCL-515 Review
Does Fuse Audio Labs’ new creation VCL-515 continue their trend of creating awesome vintage hardware emulations with modern features? Find
United Plugins Autoformer Review
Today we’re looking at United Plugins’ Autoformer, a multi-model preamp, compressor, and volume rider in one.
Positive Grid Bias FX 2 Review
In our Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 Review, we’ll find out if this plugin is really the “New Era of Tone”
United Plugins FirePresser Review
What do four legendary compressors chained together and blended at will sound like? Find out in our review of FireSonic’s
Fuse Audio Labs VPRE-2C Review
Today we’ll be checking out the newest plugin from Fuse Audio Labs, VPRE-2C, which is an emulation of a 1950
SONiVOX Eighty Eight Ensemble Review
At the most affordable retail price of the bunch, how will the piano plugin offering from SONiVOX fare in our
Waves Grand Rhapsody Piano Review
Next up in our best virtual piano review roundup is Waves Grand Rhapsody Piano. Will Grand Rhapsody Piano stand up
Audified ToneSpot Voice Pro Review
Today we’re looking at a new plugin that promises to deliver character, saturation, distortion, de-essing, multi-level compression and EQ all
Arturia Piano V2 Review
In this third installment of our piano VST review series is the most expensive offering, Arturia Piano V2. Is it
AIR Mini Grand Review
In our second installment in this review series, I take a look at AIR Mini Grand. I’m looking for the
Toontrack EZKeys Grand Piano Review
In the first review in our piano plugin round-up series, we take a look at Toontrack’s EZKeys Grand Piano. Get
AAS Lounge Lizard Session Review
Does Lounge Lizard by Applied Acoustic Systems bring that iconic Rhodes sound to your DAW? Find out in the HomeStudioToday