Absynth 4 | musicradar.com

Native Instruments Absynth 4 £209

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:05 pm BST

The interface is a little clearer in Absynth 4.

Manufacturer's description

A legend in its own time, ABSYNTH returns in a more powerful, creative and intuitive guise than ever before. Renowned for its organic, evolving soundscapes that range from sublime pads to complex sonic textures, ABSYNTH 4 continues to build on its exceptional reputation. The addition of new features combined with an optimized workflow and user interface brings fluidity and simplicity to the creation of intricate and intriguing sounds.

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Verdict

MusicRadar rating: 4.5 of 5

Pros

Vastly improved file management. Stunning sound. More user-friendly. Slicker interface. Kore integration.

Cons

Can still be awkward to program. Expensive upgrade.

The bottom line

A somewhat fiddly (though improved) interface prevents Absynth from scoring top marks, but it remains an absolutely awesome synth.

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SpecificationShow

Absynth 4

Price:: £209
Price at Launch:: 209.00
Features:: Five effect types: Pipe, Multicomb, Multitap, Echoes, Resonators
Description:: Legendary synth from Native Instruments. A sound designer's favorite.
Min Processor Speed (GHz):: 1.40
OS Requirements:: Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP
Platform:: MacOS/Windows
RAM Recommended (MB):: 512.00
Recommended Hard Disk Space (MB):: 100.00
Compatible Systems:: Mac, PC
MIDI:: No
Virtual Instrument Type:: Synthesizer