MTM 105 |
Bettermaker EQ 230P Review
Combining analogue and digital technology with great looks and build quality is the EQ 230P. John Pickford sounds it out.
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MTM 104 |
AnaMod Realios TLCompressor Review
With a tungsten lamp for gain control and just two controls, the TLCompressor is an unusual beast. Mark Cousins lights it up.
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MTM 104 |
Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus Review
This new variant of the legendary Phoenix is designed for versatility. Can it be both master and servant? John Pickford finds out.
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MTM 104 |
Generic Audio Compactor Review
Can the modern design of the Compactor produce an authentic vintage sound? John Pickford puts on the pressure...
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MTM 103 |
Looptrotter Monster Compressor Review
Is Looptrotter’s hybrid tube/solid-state Monster Compressor a Polish giant-killer? John Pickford finds out.
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MTM 101 |
Helios 1r Stereo Type 69 Review
The Type 69 is a two-channel mic pre/EQ based on a classic late-60s design. John Pickford finds out if it has stood the test of time.
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MTM 101 |
Chandler Chandler Curve Bender Review
The Curve Bender is a classic stereo EQ based on an original
EMI design. John Pickford finds out how it shapes up.
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MTM 100 |
Neve 1073LB Review
Neve’s revered 1073 preamp is finally released in the 500 Series format. Mark Cousins packs his Lunchbox.
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MTM 99 |
TC Electronic Flashback
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MTM 99 |
Freebird The Freebird Review
Thermionic Culture’s Freebird is a unique three-channel valve EQ – but is it first among equalisers? John Pickford finds out.
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MTM 98 |
API The Channel Strip
Review: Is API’s Channel Strip the perfect link between your sound source and your DAW or recorder? John Pickford puts it to the test.
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MTM 98 |
Roland GR-55
Roland’s GR-55 combines the company’s guitar synth technology with COSM amp/effects. Huw Price puts the pedal to the metal.
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MTM 98 |
Stereo Toolbox Stereo Toolbox
A unique slant on M/S and L/R compression for the 500-series format? Mark Cousins goes wide.
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MTM 98 |
TC-Helicon VoiceLive Touch
It’s a world of vocal tuning and forgery in the studio, but TC has a new tool designed for the stage. Liam O’Mullane speaks up.
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MTM 98 |
Korg Kaoss Pad QUAD Review
The godfathers of pad-based FX units add another product to the Kaoss! Liam O’Mullane gets busy.
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MTM 96 |
Gallo Engineering Studio Devil Virtual Guitar Amp II Review
Studio Devil Virtual Guitar Amp II provides a simple, elegant solution to amp modelling. Mike Hillier takes it for a spin.
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MTM 96 |
Standard Audio Level-Or
Level-Or blends limiting and distortion but offers little in the way of subtlety. Mark Cousins is on the Level...
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MTM 96 |
Line 6 POD HD500
Line 6’s latest floorboard brings the company’s best emulation technologies together in one box. Mike Hillier steps on it.
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MTM 96 |
Arturia Origin Keyboard
Arturia’s long-awaited Origin Keyboard has made its debut, so does it live up to expectations? Mike Willox finds out.
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MTM 94 |
Vertigo Sound VSC-2
Vertigo Sound’s Quad Discrete VCA Compressor – the VSC-2 – is a master of all trades. John Pickford gives it a squeeze.
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MTM 91 |
FMR RNLA7239
A US-built stereo compressor costing less than some ‘studiograde’ plug-ins? Mark Cousins finds out how nice it really is.
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MTM 90 |
FMR Audio PBC-6A
FMR’s PBC-6A compressor punches way beyond what its price might suggest. Mark Cousins takes a closer look.
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MTM 89 |
JDK Audio R22
The R22 delivers boutique-grade, true stereo compression at an affordable price. Mark Cousins takes a listen.
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MTM 89 |
Two Notes Audio Engineering Torpedo VB-101
Need analogue amp sounds but without the SPLs and mic’ing problems associated with cabs? Mike Hillier finds a solution.
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MTM 86 |
CharterOak SCL-1
CharterOak claims the SCL-1 is one of the most transparent buss compressors available. Mark Cousins investigates.
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MTM 86 |
TC-Helicon VOICETONE CREATE XT & SYNTH
Can small boxes really bring the big studio vocal sound to the
stage? Liam O’Mullane plugs in a mic and finds out.
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MTM 85 |
native Instruments Traktor kontrol X1
DJs tend to want hands-on control over their software, so is NI’s Traktor Kontrol X1 the answer? Hollin Jones finds out.
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MTM 84 |
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 4
A wide palette of amps and effects that are ideal for creative guitarists. Mark Cousins turns it up to 11.
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MTM 84 |
Purple Audio Action Compressor
The distinctive sound and character of FET compression in a surprisingly small package. Mark Cousins takes a listen.
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MTM 83 |
Moog Midi Murf
Improving on a good design is never easy, but has Moog managed it with the new MIDI MURF? Mike Hillier finds out.
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MTM 82 |
Line 6 M9
Line 6’s new M9 Stompbox Modeler puts no fewer than 100 effects at your feet. Mike Hillier puts it through its paces.
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MTM 82 |
CME GPP-3
Is CME’s GPP-3 the ultimate foot controller for the budding concert pianist? Mark Cousins puts the pedal to the metal.
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MTM 81 |
ART Voice Channel
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MTM 80 |
Safe Sound Audio P501
The P501 is the latest in a range of modules available for API’s 500 Series Lunchbox. Mark Cousins listens in.
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MTM 79 |
Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5014/5042
RND’s Portico range promises high-quality results from an
all-analogue signal path. Mark Cousins plugs in.
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MTM 76 |
Lexicon I•ONIX FW810S
Lexicon’s I•ONIX FW810S seems to be more than just another FireWire audio interface. Mark Cousins gets connected.
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MTM 76 |
Arsenal Audio MP-R20 & MP-R24
API has launched Arsenal Audio to reach the places traditional API products cannot. Huw Price meets the newcomers.
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MTM 73 |
Native Instruments Maschine
Native Instruments is hoping to revolutionise the way we make beats with computers, but does its latest offering cut the mustard? Hollin Jones is in the driving seat.
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MTM 72 |
Lexicon PCM92
Will Lexicon’s PCM96 be the contemporary hardware reverb of choice for the DAW generation? Mark Cousins finds out.
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MTM 71 |
Behringer Vintage Time Machine
Behringer takes a trip back through time to bring analogue effects bang up-to-date. Mike Hillier recalls the journey.
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MTM 68 |
ESI KeyControl 49+
The market for USB MIDI keyboards is pretty crowded, so how will ESI’s KeyControl 49+ stack up? Hollin Jones finds out.
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MTM 68 |
Universal Audio UAD-2 Solo
Universal Audio’s new UAD-2 cards offer a significant speed bump over the original UAD-1 DSP acceleration system. Mark Cousins enjoys the extra juice.
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MTM 67 |
Moog Moogerfoogers
You can rely on Moog to come up with something special – even when it comes to effects pedals. Hollin Jones plugs in.
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MTM 66 |
AKAI MPC5000
AKAI is the firm behind the legendary MPC series, but how will its new flagship MPC5000 fare? Hollin Jones digs in.
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MTM 65 |
TC Electronic Nova Dynamics
TC Electronic has taken the guts from its Nova System and re-released it in stompbox form. Mike Hillier steps on it.
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MTM 63 |
Bricasti M7
With the new M7 reverb unit, Bricasti is attempting to prove that the best-sounding reverb still comes in hardware form. Mark Cousins makes some space.
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MTM 62 |
IK Multimedia StompIO
It’s been a long and winding road for IK Multimedia’s StompIO, but the finished product is finally with us. Mike Hillier finds out if the wait was worth it.
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MTM 61 |
SSL Duende Mini
The Duende Mini certainly lives up to its name, but there’s a surprising amount of power beneath its bonnet. Mark Cousins weighs up the latest addition to the Duende family...
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MTM 61 |
Eventide TimeFactor
The TimeFactor sees Eventide’s studio expertise being ported to stompbox-format pedals. Mark Cousins takes his time...
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MTM 61 |
TC Electronic PowerCore X8
With ever faster CPUs in studio computers, is there still a need for outboard DSP? Mike Hillier plugs in to find out...
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MTM 61 |
SPL Transducer Model 2601
Recording a guitar amp full-blast is not always feasible, but with the SPL Transducer you can. Huw Price turns it up...
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MTM 59 |
Universal Audio 2-LA-2
Universal Audio’s latest re-issue is a faithful re-creation of the revered LA2A. Huw Price finds out if it lives up to expectation.
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MTM 59 |
Blue Coconut Echo Verb
Does the Echo Verb have the convenience and vintage sound to pull the plug on the plug-ins? Huw Price listens closely.
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MTM 57 |
Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xpress
The UAD-1 system has now made the transition to the laptop, but is the UAD-Xpander Xpress a realistic solution for mixing on the move? Mark Cousins goes mobile...
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MTM 56 |
Thermionic Culture Earlybird 1.2
Thermionic Culture has given its Earlybird valve preamp a makeover. Huw Price sounds it out...
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MTM 56 |
Yamaha Tenori-on
Yamaha has a history of innovation, but has it outdone itself with Tenori-On? Hollin Jones finds out...
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MTM 54 |
Line 6 Pocket POD
Line 6’s POD family has been augmented by a new, slimmed down member. Mike Hillier pockets the difference...
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MTM 48 |
Neve 8803
Two channels of Neve-quality EQ can be enjoyed for significantly less money than you might expect. Mark Cousins checks out the latest addition to the 88 series – the 8803.
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MTM 48 |
Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5033
The Neve sound is the stuff of legend – and its popularity shows no sign of waning. George Shilling processes the 5033.
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MTM 47 |
TC Electronic Konnekt 24D
Boasting built-in effects from the company’s PowerCore platform, TC’s new mid-priced audio interface looks like one heck of a bargain. Keith Gemmell plugs in to find out...
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MTM 46 |
Korg KAOSS Pad KP3
Korg’s popular KAOSS Pad has had a makeover and boasts a raft of new features. Hollin Jones checks out the KP3.
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MTM 46 |
Lexicon MX400
With surround capabilities and four processors, can the MX400 raise the bar in the reverb stakes? Mark Cousins gets effected.
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MTM 46 |
TC Electronic G-Sharp
Want studio-quality reverb and delay but can’t find a decent pedal? Enter the G-Sharp. Huw Price finds space in his rack.
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MTM 44 |
TC-Helicon VoiceDoubler
TC-Helicon expands its range of vocal processors with the new rackmount VoiceDoubler. Mark Cousins sings out...
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MTM 43 |
Focusrite Liquid Mix
With over 60 emulations of vintage compressors and equalizers, could Focusrite’s Liquid Mix revolutionise software mixing as we know it? Mark Cousins goes with the flow...
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MTM 43 |
TC Electronic C300
Multi-band compression and expansion TC Electronic-style is now within everyone’s reach. Mark Cousins gets dynamic...
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MTM 42 |
SSL Duende
Once the preserve of high-end professional studios, SSL finally brings its hit-making technology to the masses. Mark Cousins unlocks the wonders of Duende...
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MTM 41 |
Ted Fletcher Audio Gear P38
The reign of the much-acclaimed P8 ends with the release of the new P38. George Shilling watches the coronation.
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MTM 40 |
Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5043
Industry legend Rupert Neve introduces a compressor to the Portico series, furthering its appeal. George Shilling takes it to the limit.
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MTM 39 |
Ted Fletcher Audio Gear P10 The mighty Twin
The man behind the Ted Fletcher brand came to prominence with his ground-breaking Joemeek designs. George Shilling casts an eye over his latest offering.
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MTM 38 |
TL Audio Fat Funker
TL Audio’s Fatman series has had a makeover, and this latest offering is a guitar front-end processor with valve compression and EQ. Huw Price meets the Fat Funker...
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MTM 34 |
Universal Audio LA-3A
The solid-state LA-3A compressor superseded the valve Teletronix LA-2A and is the latest in UA’s range of slavishly accurate reissues. Huw Price goes back in time.
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MTM 34 |
Lexicon MX200
The hard-to-read LCD screens of Lexicon’s PCM series appear to be a thing of the past, with the MX200 promising a more ergonomic way to that unique sound. Huw Price gets lush.
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MTM 31 |
TC Electronic G-System
It might lack one fundamental guitar effect, but TC Electronic’s new G-System delivers the very best of the rest. Huw Price plugs in.
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MTM 30 |
Fulltone Tube Tape Echo
The Fulltone Tube Tape Echo marries vintage ideas with modern technology – but does it sound as good as the ‘reel’ thing? Huw Price gets delayed.
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MTM 29 |
Jimi Hendrix Experience
The most influential rock guitarist in the history of the genre gets an official, posthumous signature pedal, as DigiTech expands its Artist range. Mick Taylor stomps on the spirit of Jimi...
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MTM 28 |
Allen & Heath Xone VF-1
As any audiophile will testify, the best filters use only an analogue signal path and a few basic knobs. Mark Cousins gets dark and dirty with the XONE VF-1.
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MTM 27 |
DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory
The humble single-function stompbox is well and truly a thing of the past. Mick Taylor finds heaven in DigiTech’s DF-7.
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MTM 27 |
Taylor Guitars K4 Equalizer
Taylor’s Expression System was a dramatic development for acoustic guitar amplification – and the new K4 preamp takes the concept further. Huw Price is Taylor made.
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MTM 27 |
M-Audio Black Box
Marrying a guitar and computer is a frighteningly technical prospect for many guitarists, but M-Audio aims to make it easy. Mick Taylor delves inside the Black Box.
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MTM 26 |
dbx 162SL
Those dynamic dudes at dbx have been busy cramming all their classic compression technology into a new stereo box. Huw Price feels the squeeze...
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MTM 26 |
DigiTech Eric Clapton Crossroads
Seven tones from the world’s most famous living guitarist, all in one pedal? Mick Taylor takes a new direction...
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MTM 26 |
Boss GT-8 Effects Processor
Topping the Boss multi-effects line is the all-new GT-8. Mick Taylor marvels as the feature/price ratio becomes ever more impressive.
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MTM 25 |
Line 6 PODxt Live
Having 36 amplifiers and 24 speaker cabs in your studio would probably leave you short of space – not to mention money. Alistair Lindsay finds an alternative...
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MTM 23 |
Focusrite Liquid Channel
Focusrite’s groundbreaking liquid convolution technology is redefining
the fundamental principles of signal processing. Mark Cousins finds out whether the Liquid Channel is a master of all trades.
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MTM 23 |
DigiTech The Weapon
DigiTech has crammed seven of Disturbed axeman Dan Donegan’s signature sounds into one unassuming stompbox. Huw Price puts the pedal to the metal.
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MTM 22 |
ART TCS Twin Compressor System
Engineers habitually compress vocals, drums, guitars and even whole mixes. While digital effects have conveniently named settings, getting familiar with the arcane controls of a compressor can be daunting, but the TCS compressor’s presets make things
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MTM 22 |
DigiTech GNX4
The GNX4 combines digital amp, cabinet and stompbox models with an 8-track mp3 recorder, mic input and drum machine. Is there anything this box of tricks can’t do? Huw Price cranks it up...
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MTM 20 |
Bellari RP583 Compressor
As autumn gets under way and winter approaches, we may be looking for new ways to keep warm. Alistair Lindsay turns up the heat with the Bellari RP583 Studio Dual Tube compressor.
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MTM 20 |
Tapco SQ2 Squeez
An entry-level compressor that boasts a few extra features – Hollin Jones puts the Squeez on Tapco’s latest offering...
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MTM 19 |
BBE Sound Inc DI-1000, 362NR & 882i
BBE’s Sonic Maximizers strive to stamp out the high-frequency delay that can cause subtle phase shifting on some studio monitors. Huw Price stands corrected.
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MTM 19 |
TC-Helicon VoiceLive
VoiceLive will provide you with onstage backing singers and top-quality effects at the tap of a footswitch – but is Keith Gemmell singing its praises?
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MTM 19 |
Behringer V-Verb Pro REV2496
Behringer has built up a reputation for providing value for money, so does the new REV2496 follow in this tradition? Keith Gemmell is all ears.
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MTM 18 |
Yamaha Magicstomp
For many guitarists, the valve is King and digital modelling is still a no-go area. Jon Griffin gets to grips with 1s and 0s...
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MTM 17 |
Phonic Tube Processors
The valve continues its relentless march back into our equipment racks with three new processors from Phonic. Mark Jenkins warms to the idea…
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MTM 17 |
Kurzweil KSP8
Kurzweil has taken the basic architecture of its K2500 and K2600 synth effects and packed them into a box with twice the processing power and 5.1 surround. Huw Price is deeply effected…
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MTM 16 |
Yamaha MC7 Pickup Mic/ST-5 Studio and Effects Unit
With 32 digital effects, comprehensive practice aids and a clip-on mic, the ST-5/MC7 might just be the ultimate brass and woodwind accessory. Keith Gemmell hooks up his sax...
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MTM 16 |
Applied Research & Technology TPS II
Celebrating 20 years in the business, ART must be doing something right, but does the TPS II valve preamp take the cake? Bob Dormon finds out...
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MTM 15 |
Phonic A6100 Enhancer, A6200 Supreme DI & A6600 Supracurev Stereo Graphic
Does hardware still rule? Mark Jenkins tests out a batch of processors designed to solve those audio problems that software just can’t reach…
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MTM 14 |
Aphex Xciter & Punch Factory
Stomp-boxes that bring the legendary Aphex enhancement to the guitar fraternity and a compressor that packs a punch? Pete Crisp is deeply effected…
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MTM 13 |
Toft Audio Designs ATC-2 Dual-Channel compressor/EQ/Mic Pre
Even if you haven’t heard of Malcolm Toft, you will have heard music he recorded and equipment he designed. The Toft Audio ATC-2 promises the best of British, and Huw Price checks it out…
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MTM 13 |
TL Audio Ivory 2 Series 5060 Preset Valve Compressor
Having one of TLAudio’s valve signal processors glowing in the corner of our studio is certainly a tempting thought... Can Bob Dormon resist the new 5060 Preset Compressor?
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MTM 13 |
Phonic i7600 SupraCurve
Looking for an audio problem-solver for studio and stage? Mark Jenkins takes on the Equaliser...
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MTM 11 |
Yamaha SPX2000
Yamaha’s SPX processors have always bucked the trend, but how will its latest offering fare in a world dominated by software effects? Mark Jenkins does it the hard way…
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MTM 11 |
TFPro P5
Optical compressors have a charm of their own that TFPro is happy to exploit. With the P5 you get no fewer than five processors in a single box. Charm personified? Bob Dormon finds out…
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MTM 11 |
Peavey Kosmos Pro
The rack-mounted audio sweetener has been making its presence felt for years, but what does the latest technology offer? Brian Heywood explores the Kosmos…
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MTM 11 |
Vox Valvetronix ToneLab
What better way to model classic guitar amps than to use a real valve? In his quest for authentic sounds, Pete Crisp checks out the new ToneLab from Vox…
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MTM 10 |
TL Audio Ivory 2 Series 5052 Stereo Valve Processor
The TLA 5052 combines preamp, compressor and EQ processing and uses valve stages to sex up the signal. Bob Dormon ponders the delights of thermionic emission…
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MTM 09 |
Korg KAOSS Pad Entrancer
Korg hits the unchartered waters of video effects with its latest KAOSS – but is the new Entrancer solely for video jocks? Mark Jenkins turns on and tunes in....
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MTM 09 |
Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro
Line 6 has given its bass guitar and amp modeller a makeover. Pete Crisp looks beyond the aesthetics...
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MTM 09 |
Focusrite TwinTrak Pro
It’s a Class A preamp, a mid-scoop EQ, a compressor, a DAC, and it’s got the name Focusrite on the front... But is that enough to impress Dan Duffell?
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MTM 08 |
Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro DEQ2496
The new Ultra-Curve Pro boasts an on-paper spec to match any professional mastering processor. Dan Duffell tries to spot the differences…
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MTM 08 |
Roger Linn Design AdrenaLinn II
The original AdrenaLinn’s pairing of guitar FX and drum machine confounded some but delighted many. Will the updated version get Brian Heywood’s pulse racing?
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MTM 05 |
Samson C-Class Processors
Samson’s new C-Class processors stack up the possibilities for desktop recording. Pete Crisp scales new heights…
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MTM 04 |
TC-Helicon Quintet
If you’re tired of working with dodgy backing singers you’re gonna love this offering from TC-Helicon. Bob Dormon unbuttons his shirt…
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MTM 03 |
Peavey Kosmos
Peavey’s Kosmos processor aims to impress by adding earth-shaking bass and upper-end clarity and width to your sound – but does it have a place in the studio or is it purely a live sound effect? Simon Trask goes cosmic...
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MTM 03 |
Phonic Micro Range
Six micro processors all in compact, one-third rack units? Daniel Duffell finds out if less really is more...
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MTM 01 |
Waves MaxxBass 101
Waves’ MaxxBass plug-in has a legion of fans who swear by its ability to add low-end drive to music. Does the new hardware version pack a similar punch? Max Greenfinds out.
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MTM 01 |
TC-Helicon VoiceWorks
If you want multi-part harmonies and pitch correction wrapped up in a dedicated voice channel could TC-Helicon’s latest processor be the answer to your prayers? Pete Crisp tunes in.
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