A couple of weeks ago I posted a review of the 2nd gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, along with a comparison review between the 1st gen 2i4. At first I experienced a number of problems with the 2nd gen drivers for the new 2i2, but then after Focusrite updated the drivers things were working a lot […]
Reviews
Alesis V Mini MIDI Keyboard Controller Review and V25 Comparison (+Video)
Overview Earlier this year I posted a review of the Alesis V25 MIDI keyboard controller, so when I got the chance to give the new smaller version a try, I wanted to put together a quick review of the Alesis V Mini keyboard to see how it compares to the larger V25. Both keyboards have […]
Review: iRig UA Guitar Interface for Android Devices (+Video)
The iRig UA is a portable audio interface designed specifically for electric guitars and basses. The iRig UA works with Android smartphones and tablets with USB/OTG support that run Android 4.2 and up. The interface also works with Mac and PC computers so you can use it with the desktop version of Amplitube as well […]
Review: 2nd Gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface (+Video)
For this review I’m going to talk about the 2nd generation Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. I use it mostly for guitar and bass recording so that’s the angle this review will cover. The 1st gen 2i2 model has become one of the most popular USB audio interfaces for under $150; in fact Focusrite claims that it’s […]
Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Gen 2i2 vs 1st Gen 2i4 Comparison Review (Video)
For this review I’m going to compare the 2nd generation Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface with the 1st gen 2i4 model, and list the differences between the 1st and 2nd gen Scarlett models in general. I bought a 1st gen Scarlett 2i4 a few months ago and it has worked out well for recording […]
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) vs 2i4 (1st Gen) Latency Comparison
Focusrite released new 2nd generation models of their popular line of Scarlett USB audio interfaces earlier this week. Among the new features on the 2nd gen Scarlett interfaces is the added support for higher sample rates and claims of “super-lower” latency. I’ve been using a first gen Focusrite 2i4 since the beginning of the year. […]
Review: Alesis DM10 Studio Mesh Electronic Drum Kit (+Video)
A few months back I bought an Alesis DM10 drum kit, my first electronic drum set. It has turned out to be a really cool drum kit so I wanted to put together a review and a video demo. There are a few different versions of the Alesis DM10 drum set. Some models have mylar […]
AmpliTube 4 No Bullshit Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: April 2016 – Software purchased from IK Multimedia Here’s a quick to-the-point, no bullshit review of AmpliTube 4, devoid of the usual regurgitated marketing spiel. At the bottom of the article there’s a video walkthrough that shows all the main features of AmpliTube 4 and includes some getting started tips to help make […]