Goodhertz: Wow Control Plug-In
reviewed by Gus Berry
Many of us have gone down the rabbit hole while mixing, looking for that unique and musical effect to put on a track to keep it from sounding stale. Lately, I've been relying on Wow Control by...
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Chandler Limited: TG12345 MKIV 500 Series EQ
reviewed by Geoff Stanfield
Sweet, smooth sounding and easy to use – this is my one sentence review of the Chandler Limited 500 Series TG12345 MKIV EQ. It's nice sometimes to have all the options for surgical precision...
KRK Systems: ROKIT 7 G4 Powered Monitor
reviewed by Ben Bernstein
The new KRK ROKIT G4 series is the fourth generation of this popular family of studio monitors. G4 monitors incorporate many of the advanced features of KRK's professional grade V Series [Tape Op...
BAE: 500C FET Compressor
reviewed by Geoff Stanfield
There is nothing like a good, solid FET compressor. The Universal Audio 1176 has been on countless records – for good reason. It's very fast and it has its own sound, but it also has an enormous...
Chameleon Labs: 560EQ 500 Series Inductor EQ
reviewed by Scott McChane
Chameleon Labs has been around since the early 2000s, when they made their mark with their popular inexpensive British-style mic preamp and EQ, the 7602 [Tape Op #51]. John Baccigaluppi reported in...
Kush Audio: AR-1 Compressor Plug-In
reviewed by Scott McDowell
"Why did the producer cross the road? Because that's how The Beatles did it!" I forget who first told me that joke, but if you can relate to it the way I do, you're going to want to check out the new...
Solid State Logic: XL-Desk
reviewed by Geoff Stanfield
Ten plus years ago I was the proud owner of a Neve 5104 console. I admit, it's a far cry from a vintage Neve sporting 1073 modules, but it's what I could afford at the time and I liked its sound. But...
Universal Audio: Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip Plug-In
reviewed by Jeremy Wurst
The UAD VT-737 is a recreation of the renowned Avalon Designs 737 tube channel strip [Tape Op #28]. At a glance, the basic features of the channel strip include a preamp section with +45 dB of gain, a...
EUMLab: Pro Metronome App
reviewed by Scott McChane
Not everyone needs a click track, but even the best of musicians can struggle at slower tempos on a Tuesday morning in an unfamiliar environment with headphones strapped on. If the band is tight, I...
Steinberg: UR22C USB 3 Interface
reviewed by Scott McChane
A few weeks ago at the airport, I noticed a Best Buy vending machine ready to dispense various electronic goodies like laptop chargers, headphones, lightning cables, and an audio interface. I'm sure...
Kazrog: True Iron Plug-In
reviewed by Andy Hong
I'm sure you've read countless interviews and reviews in Tape Op mentioning how analog gear can impart "depth," "weight," "sheen," or that elusive "glue" to a track or a mix. Much of the time, these...
Kludge Audio: 511 500 Series Germanium Mic Pre
reviewed by Justin Mantooth
In my experience, germanium circuits are not for the faint of heart. Not for playing it safe. Not for those seeking clarity, or wanting to retain transparency. This type of design is for the engineer...