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“The perfect environment for creating iconic drum sounds, which have scope to move beyond their original sonic remit”: GForce Software IconDrum review
By Roland Schmidt published
In the return of an Iconoclastic instrument, GForce revisits one of the most influential drum machines of the ’80s, and beyond

"V2 is one of the most powerful synths on the market": Elektron Digitone II review
By Si Truss published
Elektron's hardware FM synth was already a modern classic – but this update is still a significant upgrade

“An ideal tool for capturing ideas on the move”: Zoom R4 MultiTrak review
By Jon Musgrave published
If you like recording your ideas on the move, Zoom could have just the device you’re after

“A wide-ranging and very useful, yet quirky module”: Bastl Instruments Neo Trinity review
By Bruce Aisher published
You can never have enough modulation sources for your modular, but is Bastl’s Neo Trinity a step (CV or LFO) too far?

"Potential for Aphex-style bleeps and mayhem": Cherry Audio KR-55C Software Drum Machine
By Roland Schmidt published
Steppin’ Out with Cherry Audio’s post-punk beatbox that provides more than a few surprises

"The Stream Light feature is nothing short of revolutionary - a learning tool that once felt like science fiction": Yamaha CSP-255 digital piano review
By Quentin Lachapèle published
This technology-packed digital piano is the ultimate home learning companion for aspiring pianists - all backed by Yamaha’s renowned craftsmanship

“It will get on with the job, with or without your involvement”: Waves Curves Equator review
By Andy Jones published
This dynamic EQ will improve your tracks and entire mixes, and doesn’t cost much – what else do you want?

“A clear winner on portability and ease of use”: Zoom H1 Essential review
By Jon Musgrave published
Zoom’s H1 Essential aims to be the most compact and affordable field recorder available

"Pairs nicely with any mini-sized drum machine and synth module”: Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard review
By Bruce Aisher published
Sonic disruptor Bastl is back with another palm-sized dose of fun. We don our cape to try and weave some magic

"If you close your eyes, you'd almost forget you're playing a digital piano": Yamaha Arius YDP-165 digital piano review
By Quentin Lachapèle published
The popular mid-range digital piano that packs Yamaha's premium features into a more affordable price - you may not even need a Clavinova after all
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