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Latest synths news
Behringer Oberheim trademark bid fails, so what does this mean for the UB-Xa synth?
US Patent office rejects Music Tribe's application
Roland’s monster JD-800 synth is back from the ‘90s as a Zen-Core Model Expansion
Stunning digital instrument offered analogue-style control
Virtual synth show Keys & Frequencies is heading your way this month
Top YouTubers, exclusive gear announcements and more on 27 March
Teenage Engineering is now part of Nothing, a new company that’s working on something
London-based startup has investment from some big tech names
The Track: Rich NxT on the making of Natural feat. Shyam P
"A lot of the sounds I like to use are from that era, and that matches up perfectly with the vintage grooveboxes."
Reason Studios’ Algoritm is a flexible FM synth that promises the iconic sounds of both the ‘80s and today
A smooth FM operator?
GForce Software’s OB-E synth plugin brings back the mighty Oberheim 8-Voice
Eight SEMs in one massive instrument
The 10 best pianos 2021: Our pick of the best acoustic and digital pianos for home, studio and stage
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Latest synths reviews
Sequential Pro 3 SE review
- £1459+
- €1695+
- $1400+
A beefy monosynth with more than a few pleasant surprises up its sleeve
Korg Volca Sample 2 review
- £150
- €169
- $149
Does the second generation Volca deliver a new level of performance for the ever-popular sample player?
Dreadbox Antidote and Euphoria review
- €99
The latest Eurorack goodness from Dreadbox offers up a classic phaser and Karplus Strong string modules
PreSonus Atom SQ review
- £225
- €239
- $249
A stylish device with deep control for Studio One and Ableton Live, but can it push aside other controllers on your desktop?
Roland TR-06 review
- £350
- €379
- $399
The TR-606 is the latest retro Roland groovebox to get the Boutique treatment but is this is a classic worth reviving?
ALM Busy Circuits System Coupe review
- £1899
ALM’s first complete system is packed with new modules and proven classics
Roland A-88MKII review
- £879
- €959
- $999
Roland’s latest controller keyboard is feature-packed and potentially future proof…
Roland TR-6S review
- £350
- €379
- $399
The TR-8S gets a pint-sized sibling but there’s more to this compact beatmaker than first meets the eye…
Instruo Harmonàig and Saïch review
- £300+
A handsome pair of Scottish-built modules that were designed to go together
Akai MPK mini mk3 review
- £90
- €99
- $119
If you need a backpack-ready controller keyboard, there’s almost too much choice, but Akai's latest is pretty special
