Penteo Audio Plugins has released Penteo version 6, which now offers Penteo upmixing technology to an even wider range of immersive formats including Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6, Surround up to 7.1, Auro3D up to 13.1, DTSX, Sony 360RA, Ambisonics up to 7th order, Binaural and Dolby Pro Logic. We have all the details…
SSL MODULE8 - Expert Review
Known for their legendary studio hardware, some of SSL’s best known creations might live outside the box, but the announcement of MODULE8 promises to bolster the company’s expanding line of virtual devices with a brand new multi effects audio plugin. We put it to the Experts to get their verdict.
oeksound Bloom - Expert Review
With two well-regarded intelligent fixers already under their belt, oeksound have now turned their attention to something different with distinctly artistic leanings. Here we put Bloom to the Experts for them to deliver their verdicts...
SSL 4K E Plugin - Expert Review
For many, SSL’s 4000E is the classic analogue console personified. With dozens of software channel homages out there, SSL themselves now step into the game to bring their own creation back into the DAW. We put it to the Experts.
Bogren Digital MLC Subzero 100 Reviewed
In this article and video, James Ivey checks out the new SubZero 100 - a guitar amp plugin which the developers claim to be a ‘sonic powerhouse that genuinely stands out from the crowd of digital amp simulations’. We put it to the test…
Toontrack Stockholm SDX - Expert Review
Recorded at Riksmixningsverket (RMV Studio) in Stockholm, Toontrack Stockholm SDX for Superior Drummer 3 delivers drum sounds from one of Sweden’s best-sounding hit-making spaces. Here our panel of Experts give their verdict.
Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 Tested
The Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 microphone preamplifier offers more than its name suggests, quite a lot more. We take it for a spin and find out if the sound is as good as the spec.
Gainlab Audio Empress Tube Equalizer - Tested
In the digital age, it seems that the appeal of classic processor designs shows no signs of diminishing. See and hear us take a new passive EQ for a spin for Pultec flavoured goodness with some welcome twists…
Flux Audio EVO Series Pack Expert Review
Differentiating between similar audio plugins can be hard, however some aim to bring something new. Bringing both familiar and unique audio plugins into one place, we put Flux Audio’s suite of tools to the Experts to see if it really is different.
Steinberg Nuendo 12 And Why I'm Glad I Switched From Pro Tools
It's been over a year since Tom Lowe moved to Steinberg's Nuendo 12 from Pro Tools, and here he writes on his progress and why he's glad he made the switch.
Avid MBOX Studio - Expert Review
Avid’s revival of the classic Mbox line, the MBOX Studio caught everyone’s attention. But does it deliver? We decided to find out by sending units to three of the Experts Team and getting three independent opinions…
Waves Spherix Compressor And Limiter - First Look
Grammy-nominated producer and mixer Nathaniel Reichman takes Waves’ first foray in immersive plugins for a test drive…
Nugen Audio Halo Vision - Expert Review
In our latest Expert Review, Paul Maunder and Expert contributors test Nugen Audio’s new Halo Vision immersive and surround audio analysis tool. Read on to find out their verdicts.
iZotope Ozone 10 Mastering Suite - First Look
iZotope has just released the tenth full version of their industry- and home studio-standard software mastering suite, Ozone. Ronan Macdonald has been diving in to give us his initial impressions…
iZotope RX 10 - In Depth First Review
iZotope has released the latest version of their iconic audio restoration software RX 10. In this article, we have all the details of what is new, an exclusive extended first-look video, and we tell you what we think of RX 10 and RX 10 Advanced from iZotope.
LiquidSonics Reverb Foundry Tai Chi Expert Review
Following on from LiquidSonics’ recent expansion of its product line with a trio of Reverb Foundry titles, we look at Tai Chi, the character ensemble reverb with multichannel and stereo goodness on tap. Three Experts give their verdict.
Waves Harmony - First Look Review
Few things bring more polish to a production than well produced harmony vocal stacks. Can Waves Harmony bring more vocal magic than it takes away? We find out.
Three Body Technology Kirchhoff EQ - Expert Review
When it comes to EQ, has it all been done before? Three Body Technology thinks not with its Kirchhoff EQ which offers the flexibility of a modern premium software EQ with the flavour of a vintage style EQ.
PMC6 Active 2-Way Monitoring Speakers Tested
A few months ago PMC launched their brand new Studio Range of active reference near and midfield monitors and accompanying subwoofers. Production Expert writer Paul Maunder recently bought a pair of PMC6s - here’s what he thinks of them so far…
Who Needs A 144 Terabyte Drive?
The amount of data you can amass over the lifespan of your machine, or even your whole career can become huge. When it’s time to move system, it’s also time to move all that data.