The Chirp Contour: Decompression For Those Scared of Chiropractors
While we cover a lot of music gear, every once in a while, we cover something outside of that realm. … Read more
DEAL ALERT: Mixed In Key Black Friday Sale – Mixed In Key 11, Wingman and More!
Mixed In Key Launches Biggest Sale of Year! Mixed In Key has launched its 2025 Black Friday sale, offering up … Read more
Noon Instruments: Vessels, and Toska Review – Impressive Atmosphere In Real Space
NOTE: Noon Instruments’ BF sale is now live meaning both Toska & Vessels are currently 20% Off until 12/12/25. More … Read more
Synido TempoPad C16: A Capable 16-Pad Controller Built for Mobility
Most pad controllers follow a familiar outline. They hand you a grid, offer a few knobs, and call it a … Read more
Reverb Opens Early Black Friday Sale and Revives Its Blacked Out Series
Reverb has launched its Early Black Friday Sales Event, running now through November 17 at 10:00 a.m. US Central Time. … Read more
Embodme Erae 2 Review: Exploring A Bold New Language of Touch
I first saw the Embodme Erae series during the surprise livestream of Linkin Park’s From Zero secret concert. As a longtime fan of the … Read more
Fart Pedal 2.0 Review: A ‘Gas’-Powered Pedal That’s Pure Fun
When the Studio Erupts The first time I stepped on The Fart Pedal: Number Two and hit a note to … Read more
Small Creator Spotlight: Shiela Dixon’s Retro MIDISID 4 Morpheus Revives the Legendary SID Sound
Most musicians don’t look to Etsy for synthesizers. The site is better known for boutique pedals, handmade controllers, and other … Read more
Woovebox Micro Music Workstation Review: A Compact Wonder Gets Even Better With Firmware 2.0
The Woovebox Micro Music Workstation asks a simple question: Can something smaller than a smartphone replace a 1990s studio setup? … Read more
Franklin Audio RA-100 Review: The Quiet Workhorse Your Studio Didn’t Know It Needed
Purchase the RA-100 here and use code ALTWIRE to get 5% off the Franklin Audio RA-100! Noise and level mismatches … Read more
Roland Announces TR-1000 Rhythm Creator: Their First True Analog Drum Machine In Nearly 40 Years
Roland has announced the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, a new drum machine that combines analog circuitry, digital sound engines, and integrated … Read more
Roland SH-4d Current Review: With v2.0, a Robust and Satisfying All-in-One Synth Gets Even Better
Roland calls it a synthesizer, but the SH-4d’s four synth parts, rhythm track, and sequencer give it a groovebox-like workflow. … Read more
Randomwaves DrumBoy Review: A Fun and Easy Open‑Source 24-Bit Audio Pocket Drum Machine
Quick take DrumBoy is a handheld, sample-based drum machine featuring a five-inch color screen, touch-sensitive pads surrounding the display, 24-bit … Read more
Novation Circuit Tracks in 2025: Is Novation’s Easy To Use Groovebox Still a Great Buy?
Introduction Novation released the Circuit Tracks in 2021 as the follow-up to its first Circuit from 2015. The newer box wasn’t a … Read more
Novation Bass Station II in 2025: Still The Best Value Under $600
When Novation released the first Bass Station in 1993, it landed at the right time. Producers wanted something small, affordable, … Read more
V-MODA M-100 Pro Review: A Trusted DJ Pair of DJ Cans Just Got Even Better
I’ve been a fan of VMODA’s headphones for a long while. The first V-MODAs I ever owned were a ruby … Read more
Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday at The Mann (8/27/25): An Energetic Stadium-Sized Vision on the Skyline Stage
A Coheed and Cambria tour is something you must experience live at least once. Few other shows compare. With Foxing’s … Read more
Unison Audio Plugins Review: Powerful Tools or Overpriced Hype? MIDI Wizard 2, Drum Monkey, Bass Dragon, Chord Genie
Unison Audio’s plugins spark spirited debate in all corners of the music world. I tested four of them: MIDI Wizard … Read more
Wavy Industries MONKEY Review: A Ridiculously Small MIDI Controller, With Massive Functionality
A €59/approx $70 USD (Altwire’s own conversion as of 09/05/25) two-octave BLE MIDI controller, powered by a coin cell, featuring … Read more
M-VAVE SMK-37 Pro Review: A Bargain DX7 Tribute That Delivers
Portable DX color, real sequencing, and hands-on control in a compact 37-key board. Quick Take For those looking to replicate … Read more
