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SonicProjects OP-X PRO-3
“There is a weight and depth to the sound, which is sonically a cut above, as well as being incredibly authoritative”: SonicProjects OP-X PRO-3 review

By Roland Schmidt Published

We discover the new poly-plugin from SonicProjects, which pays homage to the big beasts from Oberheim

Soft Synths
Analogue Solutions Ample
“A veritable playground of vintage synthesis and exploration”: Analogue Solutions Ample review

By Simon Arblaster Published

Is Ample more than just a greatest hits package from the AS back catalogue? We reach for the pins

Analogue Synths
GForce Software Axxess
“Holds its own in the shadow of its older Oddity sibling, sporting some really beautiful synthetic textures”: GForce Software Axxess review

By Andy Jones Published

Recreating a classic (though not very obvious) ARP synth with characteristic aplomb. We get Axxess all areas…

Soft Synths
Cherry Audio Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM)
“It wins hands down both visually and sonically, and the fact that it’s free makes it a no-brainer”: Cherry Audio Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM) review

By Roland Schmidt Published

It’s hard to resist another seminal classic from Cherry Audio but at a bargain price of zero, are they selling themselves short?

Soft Synths
Minimal Audio Current
“A magnificent synth and worth the large outlay if you make the most of the year's All Access content”: Minimal Audio Current review

By Andy Jones Published

Deftly side-stepping the subscription saga, we spent some quality time with Minimal Audio’s dexterous flagship. Here’s our findings…

Soft Synths
UDO Audio Super Gemini
“One of the great 21st-century polysynths”: UDO Audio Super Gemini review

By Andy Jones Published

Just like the astrological sign Gemini, UK company UDO’s “bi-everything” synth is double the fun

Analogue Synths
ALM Busy Circuits Powered Case
“Stylish, beautifully made cases that cater to a wide range of uses, with good amounts of power”: ALM Busy Circuits Powered Case review

By Rob Redman Published

Is this your new best case scenario? We find out

Synths
Arturia AstroLab
"It puts ease-of-use, speed and versatility ahead of sound design depth – at least when it comes to the hardware": Arturia AstroLab review

By Si Truss Published

Those hoping for the full V Collection experience in hardware form might be disappointed. But, as we discover, AstroLab’s simplicity is its biggest selling point

Synths
Cherry Audio Pro Soloist
“Armed with 450 presets, it has the capacity to impress with its scope for diverse sounds and creativity”: Cherry Audio Pro Soloist review

By Roland Schmidt Published

A bit of a diva in synth clothing? We travel back to 1972 for a reimagining of an ARP classic with soloistic tendencies

Digital Synths
Baby Audio Atoms
“Come for the otherworldly pads, stay for the surprisingly hard-hitting bass”: Baby Audio Atoms review

By Si Truss Published

A network of springs? A shape-shifting violin? We attempt to explain Baby Audio’s new synth…

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