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New music tech gear of the month: review round-up (December 2017)

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By MusicRadar published 8 December 2017

The finest tech gear!

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Audio Damage Phosphor 2 

Audio Damage Phosphor 2 

Out music tech reviews team has had the usual mix of software and hardware to look at recently, with a fine assortment of new releases landing on their test bench.

Here, we take a digested look at all of the tech gear that we reviewed on the site during the month of November. We start with Phosphor 2 from Audio Damage.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“More than the sum of its parts, Phosphor 2 provides old-school tones, textures and FX with a keenly modern edge.”

FULL REVIEW: Audio Damage Phosphor 2 

4.5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Serato Sample

Serato Sample

MusicRadar's verdict:

“There’s a lot missing from Sample, but its basic flow is so enjoyable and productive that you can’t help but fall for it.”

FULL REVIEW: Serato Sample

4 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Softube Tape

Softube Tape

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Concise and intuitive, Tape sounds absolutely superb and is surprisingly broad in its sonic scope.”

FULL REVIEW: Softube Tape

5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Audio Damage QuatroMod

Audio Damage QuatroMod

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Four lively, versatile and sonically superlative modulation effects in one affordable plugin - what’s not to love?”

FULL REVIEW: Audio Damage QuatroMod

4.5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Koma Elektronik Field Kit

Koma Elektronik Field Kit

MusicRadar's verdict:

“At its core, the Field Kit is fantastic for experimentation and fun, and adding a few simple components turns it into a great tool for creating unusual sounds and textures from the world around you.”

FULL REVIEW: Koma Elektronik Field Kit

4.5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Roland Boutique SE-02

Roland Boutique SE-02

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A great-sounding, portable and versatile monosynth for the studio and stage. It may be small but it packs a huge punch for a modest outlay.”

FULL REVIEW: Roland Boutique SE-02

4.5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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