Latest Synths Reviews
“Deceptively simple to use and hugely varied in the tones it’s capable of”: Intellijel Atlantix review
We chart the rise of a new synth voice titan
“A solidly built and versatile workhorse for studio and performance use”: Donner Essential D1 Beat Machine review
Following last year’s bass synth, Donner releases a fun, affordable drum machine
“A very clever performance and sound design synth created for a small footprint and low price”: Oberheim TEO-5 review
Taking a leaf from Sequential’s book, Oberheim debuts a cost-effective version of one of its poly synths. But it doesn’t merely imitate
“Provides enormous variety and tonal colour, applicable to a diverse set of musical placements”: EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2
LA’s finest is back for a long-awaited cinematic sequel. We audition EastWest’s new string-based nod to tinseltown
“An almost overwhelming synth in terms of its scope”: Tone2 Icarus 3 review
This under-the-radar synth has just received its biggest update ever, and if that doesn’t make it ‘over the radar’, what will?
“A fairly underwhelming update to what remains a must-try synth”: Korg Opsix MkII review
There’s little exciting about its MkII update but Opsix remains an all-time-great FM synth
“Murmux’s gorgeous, characterful sound and quality design live up to its top-end price point”: Dreadbox Murmux Adept review
The on-again off-again polysynth returns in its most capable form yet. We find out if it's worth the price
“This impressive bundle supplies extensive sonic interest”: Kilohearts + Expressive E Phase Plant Expressive Suite review
Take an award-winning synth, add a set of new MPE-controlled sounds, and the Expressive possibilities are endless
