MTM 101 |
Alesis Alesis QX49 Review
In a market that is becoming increasingly crowded, has the new QX49 got what it takes to stand out? Mike Willcox investigates.
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MTM 99 |
Apple GarageBand for iPad Review
The GarageBand experience has made it to the iPad – is it a match made in heaven? Hollin Jones finds out.
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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 |
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 97 |
Alesis MultiMix 8 USB FX Review
The latest offering from Alesis has been designed with the producer on a tight budget in mind. Mike Willox mixes in.
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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 96 |
Eyosido Software eyoControl
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MTM 95 |
Casual Underground Loopseque
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MTM 95 |
Algoriddim djay
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MTM 94 |
ESI KeyControl 25XT
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MTM 94 |
Korg iMS-20
After Korg’s successful Electribe emulation, Liam O’Mullane checks out this MS-20-based app.
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MTM 92 |
Kurzweil PC3LE7
The LE7 is the latest addition to Kurzweil’s enticing range of performance controllers. Mike Willox puts it through its paces.
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MTM 90 |
AKAI APC20
Can a controller this size and price offer better Live control than its rivals? Liam O’Mullane test drives the APC20.
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MTM 88 |
Mackie ONYX 1640I
Mackie’s new 16-channel desk aims to combine modern-day computer connectivity with old-school hands-on usability. Mike Willox sees how well old and new marry up.
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MTM 87 |
Allen & Heath Xone:DX
The Xone:DX is touted as the most powerful DJ controller for Serato’s Itch software. Liam O’Mullane assesses that claim.
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MTM 76 |
AKAI APC40
Live is a great performance tool – and the APC40 looks set to revolutionise the way you interact with it. Hollin Jones plugs in.
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MTM 71 |
AKAI EWI USB
At last: an affordable wind controller with a USB port and customised sampled sounds. Keith Gemmell breathes easy.
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MTM 68 |
Steinberg MR816 CSX/CC121
If you want more hands-on control over recording and working in Cubase, Steinberg just might have the answer. Hollin Jones gets familiar with the MR816 and CC121.
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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 66 |
Allen & Heath Xone:2D
Digital DJs are increasingly wanting more hands-on control over their setup. Hollin Jones finds out if the Xone:2D delivers.
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MTM 64 |
AKAI MPD32
Take two boxes into the studio? AKAI thinks not with its new MPD32 pad and control surface, as Hollin Jones discovers…
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MTM 62 |
Euphonix MC Mix
A new generation of control surfaces is emerging that take advantage of Euphonix’s EuCon connection protocol. Mark Cousins introduces the MC Mix...
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MTM 61 |
Pioneer CDJ-400
DJ’ing is more popular than ever and the CDJ-400 looks to take digital disc spinning even further. Hollin Jones investigates...
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MTM 59 |
AKAI MPK49
AKAI’s MPK49 aims to be the ultimate performance controller while remaining equally adept on stage. Mike Hillier is in key...
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MTM 59 |
Native Instruments Kore 2
With a revised control surface and 500 integral sounds, does Kore 2 live up to expectations? Mark Cousins takes a peek...
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MTM 59 |
TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48
TC Electronic’s new baby is much more than just another run-of-the-mill audio interface. Hollin Jones finds out what’s so special about the Studio Konnekt 48...
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MTM 57 |
Roland SonicCell
Packing plenty of features plus performance portability is Roland’s new SonicCell. Hollin Jones hits the road...
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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 56 |
Universal Audio DCS Remote Preamp
Universal Audio’s DCS Remote is a combination of preamps, talkback and monitoring tools. Huw Price listens in...
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MTM 56 |
Mackie Control Universal Pro
Why be a slave to your mouse when the Mackie Control Universal Pro provides all the hands-on fader access you need? Mark Cousins takes control...
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MTM 55 |
Tascam FireOne
Tascam and Frontier Design continue to bring hands-on control to the project studio. Mike Hillier is on fire...
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MTM 53 |
TerraTec AXON AX-50 USB
Guitarists are enjoying ever more choice when it comes to MIDI control. Hollin Jones finds out what the AX-50 has to offer...
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MTM 51 |
Frontier Design Group AlphaTrack
With its motorised fader and tactile controls, does AlphaTrack beat mixing with a mouse? Keith Gemmell gets hands-on...
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MTM 48 |
Line 6 TonePort KB37
Line 6 has united the TonePort audio interface with a 37-note keyboard and a MIDI controller. Mike Hillier assesses the KB37.
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MTM 48 |
PreSonus FaderPort
If you’re tired of recording and mixing using a mouse, FaderPort could be just what you need. Keith Gemmell sacks his rodent...
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MTM 47 |
AKAI MPD24
It’s got a rich heritage, but can AKAI’s new MIDI controller live up to expectations? Hollin Jones beats a path to the MPD24...
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MTM 46 |
M-Audio X-Session Pro
The venerable X-Session DJ controller has undergone a much-anticipated makeover. Mike Hillier goes Pro...
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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 |
Monome Monome 40h
If a fully customisable multi-purpose controller is what you need, have a look at the 40h. JoE Silva gets his hands dirty...
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MTM 43 |
Novation ReMOTE ZeRO SL
Retaining all the control capabilities of the original SL series, the ZeRO SL simply lacks keys. Mike Hillier maps it 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 41 |
Roland MC-808
Roland’s latest Groovebox is packed with earth-shaking electronic sounds and even boasts motorised faders. Hollin Jones puts the MC-808 through its paces...
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MTM 40 |
Native Instruments Kore
Will Native Instruments’ new universal sound platform change the way you work with software instruments and effects? Mike Hillier digs in to find out...
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MTM 39 |
Tascam DM-3200
Does Tascam’s DM-3200 finally offer us a digital console fit for today’s DAW-driven studios? Mark Cousins gets his fingers on the faders...
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MTM 37 |
Novation Novation ReMOTE 25 SL
Configuring a MIDI controller can be a time-consuming and frustrating job, but Novation’s latest offering aims to make life easier. Mike Hillier lets the ReMOTE 25 SL take control.
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MTM 35 |
M-Audio ProjectMix I/O
If you’ve been dreaming of hands-on mix control coupled with multi-channel audio recording, it’s time to wake up. Hollin Jones discovers the ProjectMix I/O.
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MTM 22 |
Mackie Control C4
Mackie’s latest control surface – the Control C4 – includes an impressive 32 V-Pots and four LCD scribble strips. Mark Cousins looks beneath the surface.
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MTM 19 |
Digidesign Command 8
A knob in the hand is worth two on the screen – or so manufacturers of hardware controllers sometimes claim. With fingers on faders, Bob Dormon gives orders to Digidesign’s Command|8.
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MTM 12 |
Yamaha 01X
Another digital mixing desk from Yamaha is no longer earth-shaking news – but the 01X is rather different. Bob Dormon finds out what the fuss is all about…
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MTM 08 |
Contour Design ShuttlePRO V.2
There’s a huge range of controllers out there to choose from, but could the ShuttlePRO be all you need? Brian Heywood gets a handle on it…
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MTM 06 |
Mackie Mackie Control
It’s called the Mackie Control and, as Brian Heywood discovers, it does exactly what it says on the box...
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MTM 03 |
JL Cooper CS-32 MiniDesk
Crammed with over 150 dedicated faders and switches, Brian Heywood finds that JL Cooper’s baby mixing desk is quite a handful...
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MTM 02 |
Contour A/V Solutions Spaceshuttle
Working with a mouse and keyboard could be limiting your productivity, but what are the alternatives? Nigel Lord survives a journey on the Spaceshuttle…
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