Editorial Standards

These are the rules every Sound Tech Insider review and guide follows.

1. Something only we could add

Every piece contains a real test, an audio example, a verdict from real use or professional judgement. AI tools may help with research and drafting around that core; they never replace the testing or the verdict.

2. Proof in every review

Where a tool makes sound, the review includes audio it produced, unedited and labelled. For other tools, we show screenshots and the workflow we used. Each review is signed “Tested by Dan Lopes” and says when and how it was tested, and which version.

3. Honest verdicts

Every review opens with a short answer: yes, no or it depends. “No” is a valid verdict. Every review lists at least two limitations and at least two alternatives, so you can see what we weighed it against.

4. Sponsored pieces are labelled, and the verdict isn’t for sale

Sponsored pieces carry a Sponsored label at the top. Sponsors don’t get to change the verdict.

5. Affiliate links are disclosed

Every page with affiliate links says so near the top. The disclosure page explains how they work and which programmes we’re part of.

6. Dated and maintained

Every review and pricing page shows when it was published, when it was updated and when its prices were last checked. Prices are stored once for each tool and shown with that date wherever they appear, so they stay consistent across the site. When prices are more than six months old, they’re due for a recheck.

Articles from the archive

Sound Tech Insider has published since 2023. Older pieces that haven’t been rewritten yet carry a From the archive note with their original publication date, because prices, plans and features may have changed since. We’re rewriting them in order of how useful they are to readers, starting with music distribution and AI music generation.

7. Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it and update the page’s date. To report an error, email info@soundtechinsider.com.