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

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By Future Music, Computer Music ( Computer Music, Future Music ) published 4 January 2017

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Inear Display Ephemere

Inear Display Ephemere

Christmas came early for our music tech reviews team, as December saw several eagerly-awaited software and hardware products falling into their hands.

Here's a digested look at everything that was evaluated during the last month of 2016, starting with the Inear Display Ephemere.

MusicRadar verdict

"Great FM synthesis, easy programmability and superb randomising make Ephemere a drum machine to be reckoned with. It could do with some effects, though."

4 out of 5

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(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Page 1 of 14
Tone2 Icarus

Tone2 Icarus

MusicRadar verdict

"Flexible, expansive, and with a thoroughly modern sound, Icarus could give years of use to any contemporary dance producer."

4 out of 5

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(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Spectrasonics Keyscape

Spectrasonics Keyscape

MusicRadar verdict

"Keyscape puts an incredible array of beautifully emulated keyboard instruments at your fingertips, with high-quality effects to match."

4.5 out of 5

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(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Page 3 of 14
IK Multimedia SampleTank 2

IK Multimedia SampleTank 2

MusicRadar verdict

"A frustratingly flawed app, but one that still appeals for live work."

3.5 out of 5

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(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

Page 4 of 14
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Spitfire Audio North 7 Vintage Keys

Spitfire Audio North 7 Vintage Keys

MusicRadar verdict

"Another superb set from Spitfire."

4.5 out of 5

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Page 5 of 14
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Ju-X Frosting

Ju-X Frosting

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"Despite a few gripes, Frosting remains a more than worthwhile purchase."

4 out of 5

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Page 6 of 14
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Unfiltered Audio Sandman Pro

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"We loved Sandman, but the Pro version is a whole new ball game, primarily thanks to the new modulation system and Delay Modes, and that crazy Sleep Buffer display."

4.5 out of 5

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Arturia DrumBrute

Arturia DrumBrute

MusicRadar verdict

"A characterful and flexible analogue drum machine with some uniquely creative sequencing tricks up its sleeve – at a winning price."

5 out of 5

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Korg Monologue

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MusicRadar verdict

"Cheap and cheerful, but powerful, and with a surprising amount of flexibility given its limited envelope section."

4.5 out of 5

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Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro

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"The DT 1770 Pro headphones will not disappoint. The sound quality is excellent: detailed, clear and free from hype."

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"Given the modest footprint and lower price, there's a lot to like about this latest version."

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SoundRadix SurferEQ2

SoundRadix SurferEQ2

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"Broadening its remit with external pitch tracking and the Spectral Gate, v2 of this clever EQ is considerably more versatile and capable than its predecessor."

4 out of 5

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Korg microKorg S

Korg microKorg S

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"All the fun and charm of the original is retained with more updated presets a plus, but you may find that you will want more."

4 out of 5

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Lewitt LCT 640 TS

Lewitt LCT 640 TS

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4.5 out of 5

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