Synths Reviews
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“Proper old school producers might also baulk at the ease of song creation and the slick results” – Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim and EP-2350 Ting review
By Andy Jones published
It’s a mobile reggae, dub and dancehall sound system with its own mic for less than 300 quid

“Built upon the strengths of the original, it takes this vintage classic to contemporary heights”: Cherry Audio Mercury-8 review
By Roland Schmidt published
Completing the Mercury trilogy, Cherry Audio answers the prayers of its user base, with a recreation of the mightiest of ’80s polysynths

“One of the most unique, stylish and feature-packed workhorses available”: Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 review
By Roland Schmidt published
The flagship synth from Spectrasonics gets a major upgrade, but does it continue its omnipresent status?

“The stunningly impressive sonic and visual attributes immediately inspire, at a price which is affordable to all”: Cherry Audio Crumar Spirit review
By Roland Schmidt published
Cherry Audio captures the Spirit of an Italian Mini, with a meticulous recreation of a unique classic

“A tantalising and cost-effective entry point to one of the great synthesizers of our time”: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M review
By Andy Jones published
Groove Synthesis’ latest module has much of the power and sound of its expensive siblings for half the price

“It could be easy to think that the strings and brass sections are somehow weaker than their synthesizer counterpart, but this would be an enormous mistake”: Cherry Audio Trident mkIII review
By Roland Schmidt published
Cherry Audio’s new mythological synth provides a three-pronged attack on an early '80s and underexploited classic

“One of the best analogue polysynths for the price, in any way, shape or form”: Sequential Fourm review
By Andy Jones published
Ever wanted the sound and simplicity of a classic Sequential analogue polysynth but were put off by the price? It might be time to fill in a new Fourm

“An excellent build and pretty formidable soundset make it a desirable studio-based keyboard”: Arturia AstroLab 88 review
By Roland Schmidt published
Arturia brings us a galactic-sized update to the AstroLab series, with a full 88 notes, more sounds and extended functionality
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