• Applied Acoustic Systems Strum GS-2

    Six years ago, we reviewed the first iterations of Strum (see review here). We thought it was a very good sounding virtual instrument, particularly remarkable ...
  • Umlaut Audio PADS and ARPS

    Umlaut Audio may be not be familiar to many keyboard players, but they are certainly on their way. PADS and ARPS are two of their ...
  • Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Hyper-Drive Kit

    Thanks to continuing advances in manufacturing techniques, drummers have never had it better, as builders fiercely compete to offer the latest and greatest innovations at ...
  • Moog Mother-32 Semi-Modular Synthesizer

    If musical instruments are like religion, then modular synthesizers are like existential philosophy. Just when you think you are close to an answer, it bears ...
  • Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar

    Guitar players are an interesting bunch, as our varied tastes in guitars can affirm. Many of us strive for eclecticism in our musical diversity that ...
  • Akai Professional Advance 61 MIDI Controller Keyboard

    Category Value Rating Features 20% Usability 25% Sound 25% Documentation & Support 10% Price 20% OVERALL RATING = 3.5 Stars 3.6 stars or better: Outstanding, ...
  • Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI v2

    Over the last couple of years, we have seen a lot of bass amp companies release versions of their popular preamps reduced in size to ...
  • PreSonus DigiMax DP88 8-Channel A/D/A Converter with Remote Preamps

    While conducting our review of computer audio interfaces including the PreSonus Studio 192, PreSonus also sent along the new DigiMax DP88, a handy 1U device ...
  • USB & Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces: MOTU 1248, PreSonus Studio 192, and Antelope Orion Studio

    MOTU 1248 PreSonus Studio 192 Antelope Orion Studio If you’re in the market to upgrade your recording studio or project studio’s computer audio interface, there ...
  • Zaor Yesk Modern Production Desk

    We are not often asked to review studio furniture, so when we were given the opportunity to check out a cool looking new desk from ...