Synths Reviews

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Cherry Audio Crumar Spirit
“The stunningly impressive sonic and visual attributes immediately inspire, at a price which is affordable to all”: Cherry Audio Crumar Spirit review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Cherry Audio captures the Spirit of an Italian Mini, with a meticulous recreation of a unique classic

Soft Synths
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M
“A tantalising and cost-effective entry point to one of the great synthesizers of our time”: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M review

By Andy Jones Published

Groove Synthesis’ latest module has much of the power and sound of its expensive siblings for half the price

Synths
Cherry Audio Trident mkIII
“It could be easy to think that the strings and brass sections are somehow weaker than their synthesizer counterpart, but this would be an enormous mistake”: Cherry Audio Trident mkIII review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Cherry Audio’s new mythological synth provides a three-pronged attack on an early '80s and underexploited classic

Soft Synths
Sequential Fourm
“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

Analogue Synths
Arturia AstroLab 88
“An excellent build and pretty formidable soundset make it a desirable studio-based keyboard”: Arturia AstroLab 88 review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Arturia brings us a galactic-sized update to the AstroLab series, with a full 88 notes, more sounds and extended functionality

Keyboards & Pianos
Sonicware Liven Evoke
“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

Digital Synths
Donner Essential L1
"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?

Tech
Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval
“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?

Samplers
Arturia V Collection 11
“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!

Soft Synths
Universal Audio Anthem
“$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?

Soft Synths
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