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"Inspiring sequencing ideas, paired with an underwhelming sound engine": AlphaTheta Chordcat first look
AlphaTheta returns to the studio for a chord-focused sequencer and groovebox. We've had a preview, and have mixed feelings...
“One of the most alive-feeling synths I’ve tried – even when it’s picking a fight”: Erica Synths Steampipe review
This digital physical modelling synth is designed with wind instruments in mind – but there’s more versatility here than meets the eye
Arturia’s new 88 key AstroLab finally realises the full potential of the ‘avant-garde’ stage keyboard
The Analog Lab-powered keyboard gets an expanded weighted, hammer action counterpart
One of our favourite instruments of 2024 gets even better as Polyend adds a sample engine to Synth
Superbooth 2025: “I’ve always admired how Andy Stott builds tracks from just a few carefully shaped samples and his minimal, textural approach influenced the design”
“Excels at unique modulated timbres, atonal drones and microtonal sequences that reinvent themselves each time you dare to touch the synth”: Soma Laboratories Lyra-4 review
This unique synth built around ‘organismic’ principles is so much fun, you just might want to buy two
“A superb-sounding, pro-end keyboard”: Roland V-Stage 88 & 76-note keyboards review
If you’re a gigging keyboard player, the new Roland V-Stage could be the next major addition to your rig
"V2 is one of the most powerful synths on the market": Elektron Digitone II review
Elektron's hardware FM synth was already a modern classic – but this update is still a significant upgrade
There’s a lot we love about Korg’s latest DIY synth – but it has one significant problem
Watch our video review and demo of Korg’s budget-friendly, build-it-yourself Nu:Tekt NTS-1 mkII
