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Featured
iCon Pro Audio Platform M+, X+ & D2 DAW Controllers - Should I Buy Them?

I often get to the point in a mix where having just eight faders & controls, on a small surface or touchscreen, starts to seriously impinge on my speed and efficiency. There are always compromises with small control surfaces. Has iCon managed to make these compromises in the right places?

Is the New Plug-In True Iron from Kazrog the Final Holy Grail of Analog Line Transformer Emulations? Hear For Yourself.
Is the New Plug-In True Iron from Kazrog the Final Holy Grail of Analog Line Transformer Emulations? Hear For Yourself.

The elusive ingredient we all always seem to be searching for is the perfect emulation of analog circuit components and characteristics. Hear for yourself if True Iron by Kazrog fills the need.

Sound Credit Software and Portal Gives Music Professionals At All Levels Digital Access To Credits, Album Art, and Liner Notes
Sound Credit Software and Portal Gives Music Professionals At All Levels Digital Access To Credits, Album Art, and Liner Notes

Sound Credit, created by Soundways in Memphis, TN provides an affordable digital home for project credits, album art, and liner notes. Capture your credits via free-standing or DAW plug-in software where credits are created then stored in the DDEX RIN standard open format. Once you've logged your credits, then upload them to the Sound Credit Portal where you can freely edit and distribute them worldwide.

Genelec 8331 SAM & 8341 SAM "The Ones" Studio Monitors & GLM™ 3 - Do They Re-Write The Rule Book?

Any Monitor Speaker Can Sound Good In An An-echoic Chamber, But How Good Are Genelec’s “The Ones” 8331 and 8341 SAM monitors in a challenging environment? Has Genelec re-written the rule book for rear ported monitors? Check out my review to find out…

Review - Output Arcade Loop And Sample Synthesiser
Review - Output Arcade Loop And Sample Synthesiser

In this video review for Production Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey takes an extended look at Arcade, a loop and sample-based synthesiser from Output letting you see and hear just how Arcade lets you edit, tweak and craft your loops like no other VI has before.

Review - iZotope VocalSynth 2

Following the release of VocalSynth2  from iZotope we have 2 reviews for the price of one. In the first Dan Cooper takes a look at the new features added in VocalSynth 2 from a music production perspective having reviewed the original VocalSynth for us and he finds plenty of things to like. In the second review, Mike Thornton takes a look at what VocalSynth 2 can do for post-production and sound design.

Review - Unity Audio Super Rock Studio Monitors
Review - Unity Audio Super Rock Studio Monitors

Unity Audio are a small British company that have made a successful transition from high-end audio gear distribution into high-end monitor manufacturer.  They currently make a range of 4 near to medium field monitors with accompanying subs and accessories and they were kind enough to send me a pair of their Super Rocks to review. 

Slate Digital ML-2 Microphone And Classic Instrument Mics Software In A Recording Session - Expert Review
Slate Digital ML-2 Microphone And Classic Instrument Mics Software In A Recording Session - Expert Review

In this video review for Production Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look at the new Slate Digital ML-2 small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with a 'Dynamic mode' switch and the latest VMC Classic Instrument Microphone bundle for the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack (VMR).

New Zynaptiq INTENSITY Mixing & Mastering Plug-in - Expert Review - Should You Buy This? Today We Test It For You
New Zynaptiq INTENSITY Mixing & Mastering Plug-in - Expert Review - Should You Buy This? Today We Test It For You

In this exclusive Production Expert Video Review we take a look at Zynaptiq's new mixing and mastering processing plug-in INTENSITY and decide if it's any good.

Neve 8803 Dual Channel Equaliser - Expert Review - Should You Buy It?
Neve 8803 Dual Channel Equaliser - Expert Review - Should You Buy It?

In this video for Production Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look at the Neve 8803 Dual Channel Equaliser. The 8803 is a hand-wired unit built in the companies UK factory based on the EQ section of the Neve 88RS console. James puts it to work on Bass, Acoustic Guitars, Vocals and a full stereo mix to see what the 8803 EQ has to offer.

Review - Oeksound Spiff Adaptive Transient Processor Plug-in
Review - Oeksound Spiff Adaptive Transient Processor Plug-in

Spiff by Oeksound is an adaptive transient processor plug-in that enables users to either boost or cut transients, big deal, there are plenty of plug-ins out there that can do this type of thing so what makes Spiff different?

Studio One 4 Review - PreSonus Flagship Professional DAW
Studio One 4 Review - PreSonus Flagship Professional DAW

Studio One 4 Professional, is the flagship version of the hugely popular DAW from PreSonus and aims to build on the success of Studio One 3, is it a hit or a miss? We take it for a spin.

Review - ADAM Audio T Series - Low Cost Studio Monitors
Review - ADAM Audio T Series - Low Cost Studio Monitors

We put ADAM Audio’s new low cost T Series Studio Monitors to test to find out if they are any good. Are the T7V and T5V monitors a cheap shot to enter the budget home studio market or are these the studio monitor bargain of the century?

Review - UJAM Amber Virtual Guitar Instrument
Review - UJAM Amber Virtual Guitar Instrument

In this extended video review Pro Tools Expert team member Julian Rodgers looks at Amber, a virtual acoustic guitar instrument from UJAM, examining the interface and auditioning the instrument both in isolation and in context with other instruments.


Review - Sontronics Delta II & Sigma II Ribbon Microphones
Review - Sontronics Delta II & Sigma II Ribbon Microphones

In this video review for Production Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look at the new Delta II and Sigma II handmade ribbon microphones by British microphone manufacturer Sontronics.

Review - Focusrite Clarett 2Pre & 8Pre USB Audio Interfaces
Review - Focusrite Clarett 2Pre & 8Pre USB Audio Interfaces

In this double header video review for Production Expert, Dan & James thoroughly test a couple of Focusrite's new USB Clarett audio interfaces. In this review, we test the Clarett 2Pre and 8Pre. Watch the video to discover what we think about these interfaces and to hear both interfaces in action in a short full band recording session.

Review – PMC Result6 Studio Monitors
Review – PMC Result6 Studio Monitors

The Result6 studio monitor is the result of many years of research and development and has culminated in the first product from PMC that sits in a surprisingly affordable price range. Simple in design yet not lacking high tech innovation, the Result6 features a 6.5" woofer powered by a 100W amp, and a 27mm, soft-dome tweeter powered by a 65W amp. Surrounding the twetter are D-Fins which widen the listening sweet spot and reduce any negative edge effects from the sides of the cabinet.

Review - Bute Loudness Suite - Signum Audio

Post-Production Specialist Alan Sallabank, reviews the Signum Audio Bute Loudness Suite - a new collection of intuitive loudness management tools.

Review - Lewitt LCT540S (Subzero) Condenser Microphone
Review - Lewitt LCT540S (Subzero) Condenser Microphone

In this video review for Production Expert, Pro Tools Expert Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look at the new LCT540 Subzero (540S in the UK and Europe) 1-inch condenser capsule microphone by Lewitt. In this review James shows you some of the key features of the 540S then lets you hear how it sounds on drum overheads and nylon and steel string acoustic guitars in a short demo track.

Review - Arturia 3 Preamps You Will Actually Use
Review - Arturia 3 Preamps You Will Actually Use

In this video review for Production Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look and listen to the new 3 Preamps you Will Actually Use by Arturia.

Review - Weaponiser Fully Loaded - Weapon Sound Design Tool - Krotos Audio

Post Production Specialist Alan Sallabank reviews Weaponiser Fully Loaded, an incredibly powerful Weapon Sound Design Tool and Custom Sound Effects Library by Krotos Audio.

Review - Universal Audio Neve And Helios Preamp Plug-ins For UAD-2
Review - Universal Audio Neve And Helios Preamp Plug-ins For UAD-2

In this Production Expert review, Pro Tools Expert Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look at two new preamp emulations from Universal Audio. In this video James tests the new Neve Pre and the Helios Type 69 on a track. Watch the video to hear the effects of both preamp emulations in a mix.

Review - Dell Inspiron 15 7577 Thunderbolt 3 Windows Gaming Laptop For Post Production Sound And Video MacBook Pro Replacement

Windows and Post-Production Specialist Alan Sallabank takes a look at the Dell Inspiron 15 7577 Windows Thunderbolt 3 Gaming Laptop to replace his MacBook Pro 2011 and sees how it performs for Post Production.

Review - Tascam ML-32D 32 Channel Line Level I/O To Dante Converter
Review - Tascam ML-32D 32 Channel Line Level I/O To Dante Converter

In this video review for Production Expert, Pro Tools Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look at the new ML-32D from Tascam. A 32 channel Line Level I/O to Dante converter.  James shows you around the unit, explains the connectivity and how he is using the ML-32D in his studio set up and then goes on to let you hear the unit in a short track featuring full drum kit, bass and lead guitar. 

Review - Lauten Audio Series Black Microphones
Review - Lauten Audio Series Black Microphones

In this video review for Production Expert, Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look and listen to the Series Black range of condenser microphones by Lauten Audio. 

Review - CRS Cymbal Resonance System Cymbal Mounts
Review - CRS Cymbal Resonance System Cymbal Mounts

I think I have said many times now, in articles and on the Podcast that it's the little things in our studios that make little differences and that lots of little differences add up to a big difference in our sound.  The little gizmos and gadgets that fix a specific problem or issue.  CRS from Norway have designed the Cymbal Resonance System that can be quickly fitter to all professional cymbal and percussion stands and just makes your instruments sound better. 

Review - IK Multimedia T-Racks 5 Mastering Application & Master Match Module
Review - IK Multimedia T-Racks 5 Mastering Application & Master Match Module

T-Racks 5 is the latest version of IK Multimedia's popular plug-in suite. It features a wealth of great sounding EQs, dynamics and effects. The latest version of T-Racks 5 debuted a new standalone mastering application along with four new modules. We take a look at Master Match, which automatically matches the sound of the songs you are mastering with up to three source tracks used as reference tracks, it's very good.

Review – Wavesfactory Spectre Plug-in
Review – Wavesfactory Spectre Plug-in

In this video review, Pro Tools Expert team member Kevin Becka puts the Wavesfactory SPECTRE plug-in through its paces. This unique processor introduces sophisticated harmonic content to your tracks ranging from chocolatey tones to outright bit-crushing anarchy.

Review - Neve 1073DPX Twin Channel Mic Pre & EQ
Review - Neve 1073DPX Twin Channel Mic Pre & EQ

In this video review for Production Expert, Pro Tools Expert Technical Editor James Ivey takes a look at the new Neve 1073DPX two-channel mic preamp with EQ. 

Review - UJAM Solid Virtual Drummer
Review - UJAM Solid Virtual Drummer

In this video review Production Expert team member Julian Rodgers reviews Solid from UJAM, a virtual drum instrument which bucks the trend by embracing simplicity over comprehensive control and prove that this approach can set us free to get on the what's really important - creating music, without compromising the results.

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