Gear Reviews Archive

Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless [Review]

Sennheiser announced the latest edition to its in-ear personal audio offerings, the CX 400BT True Wireless, earlier this month. Following the release of its higher priced MOMENTUM True Wireless 2, this product aims…

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ROLI's Songmaker Kit Studio Edition [Review]

London based ROLI are known for their highly expressive 5D technology, as well as their legendary Seaboard. In truth a lot of their midi expression, and programmable sensitivity remains unparalleled.…

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Teenage Engineering's multimedia OP-Z and oplab [Review]

If you create or produce music with synthesisers, chances are that you've heard of Teenage Engineering. The Swedish company raised many eyebrows when they first introduced their playful, highly unique,…

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Artiphon's intuitive INSTRUMENT 1 [Review]

What is the INSTRUMENT 1? For those that remember the Omnichord, the INSTRUMENT 1 by Artiphon is a kind of updated modern day equivalent. It's a genreless, intuitive, and exciting…

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AIAIAI's TMA-2 Modular headphone system

AIAIAI is a Danish company whose venture in the audio game began in Copenhagen in 2006. Functioning in one of the world's most forward-thinking hubs for design in home decor, fashion, and technology,…

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Doppler Labs 'Here' Active Listening Earbuds

"Now I'm ready to listen". These are the words I uttered to my friends when the Doppler Labs Here Active Listening ear buds arrived on my doorstep. As an avid…

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Axel Audio brings their modular headphones to the market [Review]

In this day and age, with technology moving forward as fast as it is, Axel Audio has chosen to bring headphone technology to the forefront with their newly kickstarter-backed line…

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Dr. Bleep's Thingamagoop and Nebulaphone [Review]

Bleep Labs, the analog manufacturer from Dr. Bleep (John-Mike Reed) made a splash in the industry over the past few years and the Thingamagoop has turned into a cult classic…

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Patchblocks let you create your own modular synth system [Review]

Patchblocks are a unique modular synthesis system that combine real touch control with online editing. Through a visual patch editor, they create an endless foundation that anyone interested in synthesis…

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Electrix and Livid Instruments team up for the Tweaker [Review]

Electrix made their name over a decade ago with colourful effects and analog equipment, and this time Mixware is bringing them back in style and entering the MIDI world. They teamed up…

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DUBS redefine hearing protection with Acoustic Filters

While the conveniences of the product’s packaging and ergonomic have room for improvement, Doppler Labs have successfully reinvented hearing protection technology to provide a more practical and effective solution.

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Numark's iDJ Live II & Electrowave Headphones [Review]

Numark’s dive into the digital turntable world is nothing new, and after the recent acquisition of Denon by Numark’s parent compay Inmusic (who also owns Akai and Alesis among others),…

Archives: Gear Reviews

Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless [Review]

ROLI's Songmaker Kit Studio Edition [Review]

Teenage Engineering's multimedia OP-Z and oplab [Review]

Artiphon's intuitive INSTRUMENT 1 [Review]

AIAIAI's TMA-2 Modular headphone system

Doppler Labs 'Here' Active Listening Earbuds

Axel Audio brings their modular headphones to the market [Review]

Dr. Bleep's Thingamagoop and Nebulaphone [Review]

Patchblocks let you create your own modular synth system [Review]

Electrix and Livid Instruments team up for the Tweaker [Review]

DUBS redefine hearing protection with Acoustic Filters

Numark's iDJ Live II & Electrowave Headphones [Review]

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