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By Computer Music ( Computer Music ) published 16 October 2014

The Scottish techno veterans dish the dirt on the software that they think's the bonniest of all

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Togu Audio Line TAL-BassLine-101

Togu Audio Line TAL-BassLine-101

“This can achieve great results with its cool presets and maximum treatability, and the addition of a step sequencer and arpeggiator make it a must-have for on-the-fly techno sequences.”

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Rob Papen Predator

Rob Papen Predator

“Predator is a fat-sounding soft synth with a very easy interface. It’s great as an all-rounder whether you’re looking for cool basslines, electronic percussion or tasty synth stabs.”

Read Rob Papen Predator review

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D16 Nepheton

D16 Nepheton

“There’s nothing like the groove of an 808 to capture that archetypal old-school feel. If you’re lucky enough to own one like we do - and believe us, it’s one of our favourite toys - then you’ll know that it can be a pain to drag out and sync up every time. For a quick idea, or as an occasional substitute, Nepheton simulates it accurately and has all of the original machine’s features, plus some additional ones, too.”

Read D16 Nepheton review

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Korg Legacy Collection

Korg Legacy Collection

"As massive fans of Korg, we couldn’t believe the announcement of a software hybrid of five classic keyboards (MS-20, M1, Polysix, Mono/Poly and the Wavestation) and a fantastic effects unit (MDE-X) in one interface. It’s been on pretty much all our tracks since, and it opens up our new album.”

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SoundToys plugins

SoundToys plugins

“A fantastic set of eight very versatile, warm, analogue-sounding effects. EchoBoy is our main dub delay monster, Cystalliser is our sonic manipulator and spacey echo-verb (and more), and FilterFreak is an incredibly feature-laden multipurpose analogue filter. Then there’s PanMan, PhaseMistress and more. Highly recommended purchases in our eyes (and ears).”

Read SoundToys Native Effects V4 review

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