Analogue Synths Reviews
Latest Analogue Synths Reviews

“A stunningly creative and beautiful sounding synthesizer”: Korg miniKORG 700Sm review
By Roland Schmidt published
They say great things come in small packages, but is Korg’s new miniaturised analogue synth just another victim of shrinkflation? We grab a microscope to find out

“One of the best analogue polysynths for the price, in any way, shape or form”: Sequential Fourm review
By Andy Jones published
Ever wanted the sound and simplicity of a classic Sequential analogue polysynth but were put off by the price? It might be time to fill in a new Fourm

"Evolves the SH-101 template while still capturing the sound of the original": Donner Essential L1 review
By Si Truss published
The Chinese brand's second synth enters into the increasingly busy budget 101 fray – can it stand out from its rivals?

“A worthy addition to Moog’s long history of analogue synths”: Moog Messenger review
By Si Truss published
It might look a little basic at first glance, but on closer inspection Moog’s latest is a smart and inspiring – if pricey – monosynth

“A synthesizer that is both easy to use and fun to play whilst maintaining a decent degree of programming depth and flexibility”: PWM Mantis review
By Bruce Aisher published
PWM’s Mantis reunites a classic synth design with its legendary designer and gives it a contemporary twist

“The biggest and best all-in-one modular step sequencer, offering flexibility and playability”: Analogue Solutions AS500-SEQ review
By Philip Wise published
Step on with this sequencing Colossus from Analogue Solutions

“An all-round upgrade, but it’s unlikely to convince any sceptics”: Elektron Digitakt II review
By Si Truss published
Elektron's influential sampler returns with enhanced audio capabilities, new filters and LFOs – and now supports Overbridge too

“The purest, most characterful poly that Moog has made in recent memory”: Moog Muse review
By Si Truss published
We ask if Moog’s new flagship polysynth is indeed a dream source of musical inspiration
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