Behringer is bringing back the ultra-rare ARP 2600 Blue Marvin and Gray Meanie synth models
Another chance to get your hands on a 2600 clone
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Latest synths news
The Korg Wavestate SE adds aftertouch and a premium feel in a new 61-key version
Aluminium panel and knobs should make for a very solid synth
Korg’s drumlogue is a hybrid analogue and digital drum machine that can host your own samples
Company teases a potentially powerful new groovebox
Moog releases its first official desktop soft synth, but not everyone will be able to use it
Model 15 makes the jump from iOS, but there are a few caveats
Gearslutz announces that it will be changing its name, following an online campaign
Founder Julian Standen says that the new name will be more inclusive
Kurzweil goes beyond the K2 workstations with the mighty K2700
Is there anything it doesn’t do?
Korg’s ARP 2600 M is a downsized remake of the classic semi-modular synth
A smaller and more portable version of the ARP 2600 FS
The Korg DW-8000 returns in the form of the Modwave hybrid wavetable synthesizer
... and the Kaoss pad is back with new functionality
Korg goes back to its roots with the miniKorg 700FS, a new version of its first analogue synth
Unique ‘sub keyboard’ can be used for phat leads and basses
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Latest synths reviews
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
Eventide PowerMax and PowerMini review
- £255
- €255
- $209
High-current power DC supplies with switchable voltages that won't hog up your 'board space
ADDAC 106 T-Noiseworks review
- £169
- €160
Enter a four-voice synth module with options and plenty of them when it comes to shaping sound
ASM Hydrasynth review
- £1,222
- $1,499
The deeper you dive into ASM's debut synth the greater the reward
