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Latest synths news
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Use it to create massive kicks and sub-bass
Heaven 17's Martyn Ware: "Kraftwerk were only brilliant because they were rich!"
At the forefront of music technology for 40 years, Heaven 17 love their analogue synths. Martyn Ware tells us more…
Trevor Horn: “I’m just an old muso who likes playing and programming”
The former Buggles man and chart-topping producer talks synths, studios and re-imagining his ’80s hits
Korg and Roland accused of “preventing online discounting” illegally in the UK: “Customers lose out”
“Everyone should be able to buy at the best prices,” says the CMA
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Latest synths reviews
Arturia MicroLab review
- £69
- €79.10
- $89
Compact keyboard controllers can feel like a compromise, but does Arturia's latest strike the right balance?
Teenage Engineering PO Modular 400 review
- £469
- $499
TE’s ‘poor man’s modular’, is really more ‘beginner’s semi’, but there’s fun to be had if you put the effort in
Elektron Model:Cycles review
- $299
The Digitone’s sound engine gets repurposed as an FM drum machine. Is this a case of upcycling or just repackaging an old idea?
Waldorf STVC review
- £601
- €880
- $1200
Waldorf’s latest keyboard combines a digital string machine and synth with a vocoder, effects and keyboard with aftertouch.
Dreadbox NYX 2 review
- £469
- €539
- $599
It may look like other semi-modular desktop synths but Dreadbox's dual-filtered module is a unique and fascinating beast…
Dreadbox Hypnosis review
- £399
- €439
- $499
Dreadbox's analogue unit is an effects powerhouse with an overtly retro design. But is the Hypnosis is more than just an ’80s throwback?
Clavia Nord Grand review
- £2999
- $3499
Nord joins forces with Kawai for a premium piano experience
Korg ARP 2600 FS review
- $3899
Korg has, at last, tackled the venerable ARP 2600. Let’s see if it can live up to the legend!
Korg Wavestate review
- £699
The Wavestation is reborn in a revamped package. But is this more than just a trip down memory lane?