Reviews
SKY Keys VST by S.K.Y Studios Review: A Sensational Debut
SKY Keys – First Impressions As someone who’s always chasing after the next great virtual instrument, I am always excited whenever I encounter a passionate new plugin developer launching their first creation to the ...
Evabeat’s Awesome Melody Sauce 2: Altwire Plugin Spotlight
When it comes to melody generation, Melody Sauce 2 by Evabeat offers a shortcut for those moments when writer’s block strikes or the perfect top-line melody feels just out of reach. One of the ...
Vibe Rewind by Kael Alden: 1980’s Synthwave Bliss (Plus Discount Code!)
Kael Alden’s first foray into Kontakt instruments, Vibe Rewind, doesn’t just flirt with the 80s—it unapologetically plants itself in the decade’s neon-drenched heart and stays there. From its slick design to its lush sound ...
Spawn VST by Sauceware x Lemonade – Generate Glorious Beats With AI – 15% SPAWN DISCOUNT CODE INSIDE
Spawn by Sauceware x Lemonade is a unique entry into this space, offering AI-powered sound design that blends user inputs with an ethical approach to artificial intelligence. Easily one of our favorite plugins we’ve ...
Sampleson TRONIC (2024) Review: Delightfully Weird and Wonderfully Retro
TRONIC by Sampleson isn’t your typical drum machine—in fact, it’s not even a drum machine at all. It’s a generative analog-modeled drum synthesizer that leans into the experimental, offering a unique way to create ...
Mixed In Key Live: Real-Time Simplicity for DJs and Producers
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Captain Plugins Epic Review: Lego Building Blocks For Creating A Good Song
Editor’s Note: While our disclaimer at the top of the page is added by default on all software reviews, we wish to clarify that we are not receiving commissions from Mixed In Key in ...
Mixed In Key 11 Review: Fresh Perspectives from a Rookie DJ
Editor’s Note: While our disclaimer at the top of the page is added by default on all software reviews, we wish to clarify that we are not receiving commissions from Mixed In Key in ...
Dubler 2 Review: Music Creation Has Never Been So Easy – PLUS DISCOUNT CODE
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO GET AN EXCLUSIVE CODE! In the ever-evolving world of music production tools, Dubler 2 by Vochlea stands out as a revolutionary concept: software that instantly turns your voice into ...
Sampleson Scaper Review: Turn Any Sound Into A Haunting or Dreamy Soundscape
I was first drawn to Sampleson’s Scaper plugin through a Facebook ad that piqued my curiosity with its promise: take any sound and instantly transform it into a cinematic soundscape. As a fan of ...
Linkin Park – From Zero (2024): A Miracle of a Comeback
Linkin Park has always been a band that thrives on change—on pushing boundaries and reinventing themselves. However, after the unimaginable loss of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park’s future hung in the balance. Would they walk ...
Melodics: How I Learned I Suck At Keyboard And Then Got Better // Discount Code Included
As someone who has always harbored a secret desire to become a maestro on the keyboard, I recently stumbled upon Melodics, a software designed to help aspiring musicians like myself learn to play. Intro ...
Incubus and Coheed and Cambria at Wells Fargo Center: A Night of Exceptional Music
After being a fan of Incubus for over 20 years and of Coheed and Cambria for five years, I finally saw both bands live for the first time this past Tuesday, August 27th. The ...
Elevating Your Sound: A Deep Dive into DXRevive Pro (Review)
DXRevive Pro, from Accentize, is a fantastic software built to improve less-than-stellar audio. It packs a punch with user-friendly tools that anyone can wield, regardless of their audio restoration experience. Plus, it plays nice ...
Review: Floor Space’s Ruthless New Album “Maybe This Is It”
Pop-punk band Floor Space released their most recent third studio album, Maybe This Is It, on Friday, October 20th, 2023. The album is a slightly longer follow-up from their previous album, Nothing Makes Sense, released on July 17th, ...
The Cranberries: Rediscovering ‘To The Faithful Departed’
Experience the depth and emotive power of The Cranberries and Dolores O' Riordan in the Deluxe Edition re-release of To The Faithful Departed.
Don Broco Unleashes It’s Fury in Philadelphia: Review
Don Broco was a force to be reckoned with in Philadelphia, PA. Read our review of the show here.
Dub-321 – Guilty Murderer (feat. Howi Spangler)
In 2017, while still incarcerated during work release while in transition from a 4-year prison sentence, the Altwire family had the pleasure of connecting with Space Coast-based Florida band Dub-321, now solely comprised of ...
Review: The Wonder Years – Live in Atlanta, GA – 09/17/2023
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of “The Greatest Generation” album, The Wonder Years take on 33 different cities over the course of 2 months. On stop number seven, The Wonder Years, along with ...
Kruel Summer – “Love You Down” / Single Review
“Love You Down,” the latest single by Kruel Summer, is set to cool down the vibes in this heat wave! “Love You Down” will transport you to the west coast on a summer day. ...