“Takes filters to another level”: Noise Lab Formantic review By Rob Redman published 8 July 24 £310 €310 $363 Noise Lab’s module has three filters in one and bucket loads of control. We fire it up for some formant fun…
“Combines rigid and random sequencing styles, and can double as a controller too”: 4ms Catalyst Sequencer/Controller review By Rob Redman published 8 July 24 £395 €411 $395 This dinky two-in-one module can flip between sequencer and controller modes. We find out if it’s double the fun
How to design an ambient drone with your Eurorack modular synth By Rob Redman published 26 June 24 We show you how to build a mutating and evolving drone sound, adding some modulation and pitched elements to keep it engaging
The producer's guide to DIY modular By Rob Redman published 26 May 24 Rob Redman shows you how to break out the soldering iron and build your own modules
“An excellent multi-effects module, catering for live use and a range of genres”: Modbap Modular Per4mer review By Rob Redman published 19 May 24 £344 €400 $420 Is this live-focused module a star performer?
“A wave-folding module destined for success, as it sounds immense”: Noise Lab Wrinkler mk2 review By Rob Redman published 18 May 24 £280 €280 $328 Can this module “fold, wrap and bend” to our whim?
“Stylish, beautifully made cases that cater to a wide range of uses, with good amounts of power”: ALM Busy Circuits Powered Case review By Rob Redman published 22 April 24 £199 upwards €248 upwards $199 upwards Is this your new best case scenario? We find out
“Evolving tones that can be finely controlled or left to their own devices”: Erica Synths Hexinverter Mindphaser review By Rob Redman published 11 March 24 £460 €529 $489 We toast the new incarnation of a Hexinverter staple some thought would never again see the light
“A belter of a multi-effects module, with all the right options in the right places”: Endorphin.es Ghost review By Rob Redman published 4 March 24 £399 €444 $409 We discover a near-perfect multi-effect, created in collaboration with musician and YouTuber Andrew Huang
“A surefire hit for spatial audio”: L-Acoustics L-ISA Studio review By Rob Redman published 19 February 24 £Free €Free $Free L-Acoustics looks to shape the future of mixing for total immersion. We test the latest version
Endorphin.es Golden Master review By Rob Redman published 5 January 24 £175 €175 $175 Endorphin.es’ clever module could be the solution to the mastering hole in your rig
Hexinverter VCNO review By Rob Redman published 28 December 23 £165 €165 $175 We review a noise module that should generate a veritable buzz
6 of the best new Eurorack modules in 2023 By Rob Redman published 7 December 23 2023 was a great year for modular heads, but which Eurorack module stole our hearts this year?
Erica Synths Black Stereo Reverb review By Rob Redman published 6 December 23 £280 €328 $289 We get to know this latest Black range release, whose USP is simplicity
Intellijel Cascadia review By Rob Redman published 23 October 23 £2025 €2369 $2175 With this coast-crossing, platform-hopping, semi-modular synth, Intellijel aims to win a torrent of new fans. We get into the flow
7 tips for getting into modular synthesis By Rob Redman published 12 October 23 Take your first steps into the world of modular (on a modest budget) with these tips…
7 effects pedals that synth players need to try By Rob Redman published 26 September 23 These are the must-have pedals for tone-shaping and sound design in the synthesis realm
ADDAC Cracklebox review By Rob Redman published 4 September 23 £150 €150 $176 If it’s broken don’t fix it – a rule ADDAC coined when recreating this experimental Dutch classic
ADDAC 107 Acid Source review By Rob Redman published 21 August 23 £199 €210 $216 We take on ADDAC’s latest compact synth voice
ALM Busy Circuits Pam’s Pro Workout review By Rob Redman published 5 June 23 £269 €296 $319 Will the pro version of this popular multi-tasking module make us break a sweat?
ADDAC System 714 Vintage Clip and 712 Vintage Pre review By Rob Redman published 19 May 23 £130 / £150 We warm up with some vintage clipping, and from the same range, why not go the preamp route too?
Herbs and Stones Solid Felt review By Rob Redman published 18 May 23 £499 $499 We get to know this “clever” standalone filter device
Noise Engineering Quantus Trajecta review By Rob Redman published 3 May 23 £269 We explore Noise Engineering’s essential new envelope generator
Noise Engineering Jam Jam review By Rob Redman published 21 March 23 £228 Jam Jam is more than the sum of its parts
Casper Bastl Softpop SPII review By Rob Redman published 8 March 23 £445 Is the Softpop’s semi-modular box of tricks the portable delight it’s been (hard) sold as? We find out