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the Launchkey MK4 is a solid upgrade over the previous version, and the consistency across the range is top notch.
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Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 (Thunderbolt)
the improvements place the Gen 2 models right at the head of the field, and I can certainly report that they sound great.
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I already really liked the 2 and 2+, and I can’t fault any of the changes that have been made in the MkII versions.
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Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3
I really like the refreshed look and layout of the KeyLab Essential Mk3.
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the noise floor is low, and the recordings come across as sounding pleasingly clean and detailed
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whose preamps sound clean, with very low noise and oodles of gain (up to 76dB)
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The chassis is all plastic but inspires confidence. It’s light but not too light, and doesn’t flex at all in normal use.
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The recording quality overall was excellent, living up to the dynamic range and very low noise specifications.
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revealed a tighter than expected bass end, good vocal clarity and crisp highs
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