It also bears in mind that not all users are musicians podcasters and streamers alike will find the EVO 8 easy to navigate.Īside from that, the four-in, four-out interface has all the bells and whistles you’ve come to expect: quiet preamps monitor and headphone outputs, and a JFET instrument input for guitarists. Best Audio InterfaceĮVO 8 succeeds in its quest to make recording effortless by smoothing out the interface experience.įeatures such as SmartGain and a built-in loopback are a win-win for both experienced users and novices as they replace brainless tasks with automatic processes.
Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X & DT 900 Pro XĬheck out the full list here.
We found these professional over-ears to offer crisp treble detail with an impressive frequency response of 12Hz to 24kHz – and they’re also really comfortable to boot, thanks to a fitting of soft slow-retention memory foam earpads.Īll-in-all, it marks an impressive second year for the new brand, formed out of former AKG staff We’re already looking forward to what it brings in its third.
Best Monitor/Headphonesįor what they cost, Austrian Audio’s Hi-X15 wired and Hi-X25BT bluetooth headphones really shouldn’t be performing as well as they do – but it’s a surprise we fully welcome. Also nominated:Ĭheck out the full list here. The sampling king’s influence looks poised to widen in the years to come. Meanwhile, an onboard battery and better connectivity options make the MK II even more versatile than ever before. This opens up the potential for even more dynamic, hands-on performances, whether you’re triggering drum pads or performing longer sounds. Real-time sample chopping in particular, is a game changer for the MKII, allowing you to make precise edits with a resizable waveform. Roland’s SP-404 MKII gave long-time users a whole lot more to love with all-new effects, a DJ mode and an OLED screen to offer deep access to all its powerful new features. This year’s Gear Of The Year awards celebrates the pinnacle in music technology in 16 categories – strap yourselves in.
The MusicTech team got together to crown the best product releases of the year, from trailblazing new innovations to reimagined classics, along with some underdogs you just might have missed. For many of us, however, this year simply meant more time to spend working in our studios – which isn ’t a total loss, all things considered. Fortunately, it seems that concerts, festivals and clubs have been making a bit of a comeback in some parts of the world.
Music fans and artists have, of course been eager about the return of live music.