Owen Penglis, Author at Happy Mag

Boss Space Echo RE-202: A Digital, Re-imagined Space Echo Pedal

Coming forth from the outer universe, the brand new re-imagined Boss Space Echo RE-202 – the digital sequel to the most famous of all galactic…

Purafied VU Compressor: 4 of the Most Sought-After Units in 1 Plugin

by Owen Penglis

Direct from Purafied comes the brand new VU Compressor – 4 highly sought-after compressors modelled into one smart, easy unit. Whilst Purafied is a relative…

Mojave MA-37: a Somewhat Affordable Clone of a Classic

by Owen Penglis

In another exciting shoot-out for you, we tested the new Mojave Audio MA37 tube microphone and an original Sony 37a. Mojave Audio is a mic…

Eventide H90 Harmonizer: a Brand New Harmonizer Inspired by the Classics

by Owen Penglis

We took a look at the brand-new Eventide H90 Harmonizer. It’s an incredibly versatile multi-effects unit that harks back to the classic Eventide Harmonizers of…

All Pedal Devil’s Triad Jeff Loomis Signature Pedal: limited edition tri-effect pedal

by Owen Penglis

Master shredder Jeff Loomis has teamed up with All-Pedal for his signature pedal, Devil’s Triad: a limited-edition tri-effect pedal intended to summon your darkest tones….

Yes, I’m A Moogerfooger 7-time User. Moog drops 7 new plugins.

by Owen Penglis

Fresh from the legendary music-machine makers Moog comes 7 digital recreations of their classic wood-panelled Moogerfooger pedals called the Moogerfooger S-series. For the last few…

A Fuzz and Compressor cluster: two neat new boxes from Walrus Audio

by Owen Penglis

When it comes to guitar effects fuzz is an instantly recognisable, classic sound, and a compressor is kinda one for the connoisseur; a piece you…

The re-manifested Muff moment, maannn: The Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Ram’s Head Big Muff π

by Owen Penglis

Right here we have a recreation of what — according to a decent section of the internet book of judgement — is the BEST Big…

Mixing with iZotope Neutron 4 and Taking AI by its Mechanical Hand

by Owen Penglis

iZotope’s Neutron 4 is an intelligent channel strip, a tailored rack of processors presented by the judgemental mind of the AI machine to better your…

Waves Harmony: a Harmonic Multiverse Awaits

by Owen Penglis

Waves, the long-standing juggernaut of the audio plugin world, have just released their Waves Harmony – a glorified and expanded version of the demon’s voice…

Kit Plugins reimagine an infamous Motown EQ: the BB Mo-Q

by Owen Penglis

Nashville-based Kit Plugins has gone forth and modelled one of the original custom built Motown EQ units, plucked from the famously well-stocked Blackbird Studios, to…