Contemplations on the Art of Music Production

Category: Review

  • Metric Halo Production Bundle Review

    A while back, the good people at Metric Halo hooked me up with the Metric Halo Production Bundle v2. I’ve  taken some good time with the plugins with my team (pictured above) and put them to a proper test on lots of real projects. It’s time to report back! Metric Halo Production Bundle v.2 Metric Halo…

  • The Best Free VST / AU Plugins 2015

    A couple of years back I did a large review of the best free VST / AU plugins around at the time (in my opinion). It’s time to revise, because a lot has happened since then.

  • Eiosis AirEQ Premium Review

    A while back I received a copy of Eiosis AirEQ Premium to try out (thanks Eiosis). I’ve been using it now for a good couple of months – here are my thoughts. AirEQ is a plugin designed by Fabrice Gabriel. Together with Steven Slate he is also responsible of many of the great Slate Digital plugins. So needless…

  • The Best Free AAX Plugins (2014 edition)

    I’ve recently jumped on Pro Tools 11 for mixing. I’ve only worked with VST/AU compatible hosts before (Logic, Ableton Live). Now with Pro Tools I’ve been introduced to a new plugin format, the AAX. The plugin fiend I am, I’ve been scouring the internets for the best free AAX plugins to add to my fresh Pro…

  • TDR VOS SlickEQ Review

    Tokyo Dawn Labs has just released their latest VST/AU plugin called “TDR VOS SlickEQ”.

  • Maschine MK1 vs MK2 – Review of Differences

    The Native Instruments Maschine MK1 vs MK2 debate is running hot. I recently acquired the MK2 myself. I’ve been using the Maschine MK1 model for about 8 months and liked it a lot. A lot of people are contemplating on wether to upgrade to MK2 or not. The MK2 is currently priced at 599 €…