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“It’s acoustic, it’s electronic, it’s in flux and it’s great”: Sonicware Liven Evoke review
By Andy Jones published
Sonicware’s latest synth uses a Flux Oscillator that will take you and your tunes back to the future

"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?

Massive X Player is a free plugin that lets users morph presets from Native Instruments’ wavetable powerhouse
By Si Truss published
With its new freebie, Native Instruments aims to bring its next-gen Massive to the masses

“A bubbling cauldron full of ancient sounds, but confusing to learn and lacking in space”: Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval review
By Ben Middle published
Hear ye! Beholdeth “the world’s first medieval electronic instrument”. But is it formius o’er functionus?

“Still the synth and keyboard collection to beat”: Arturia V Collection 11 Pro review
By Andy Jones published
If you thought this classic synth collection had peaked, think again – it’s time to welcome the 1990s!

Stevie Wonder reveals how he recorded the Moog synth bassline and “laidback” vocals on a '70s classic
By Ben Rogerson published
Stevie also says that he’s working on a new “project”, Through The Eyes Of Wonder

“$199 for a synth that retreads the well-worn VA path is a big ask”: Universal Audio Anthem review
By Andy Jones published
This new softsynth makes UA's Spark subscription even more tempting, but is it worth its high asking price as a standalone purchase?

"Inspiring sequencing ideas, paired with an underwhelming sound engine": AlphaTheta Chordcat first look
By Si Truss published
AlphaTheta returns to the studio for a chord-focused sequencer and groovebox. We've had a preview, and have mixed feelings...

"The same pocket-sized powerhouse that earned a cult following, recast for deep-space missions": Arturia's MicroBrute returns from the cosmos in limited-edition UFO version
By Matt Mullen published
The compact analogue monosynth makes an extraterrestrial comeback with "space-black design and Martian green detailing" as MicroBrute UFO Edition
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