With Dave Smith back at Sequential’s helm, a new version of this 80s icon was nigh-on obligatory

Arturia adds a mid-level controller to the KeyStep range and it’s another step in the right direction

With many of v5’s new features coming via its ‘Pro’ sibling, it's time to do a quick spec-check

Warlock is Tone2’s attempt to deliver a power and workflow combination that is a rare partnership in softsynth design. And it’s damn cheap too…

Recapturing the endearing charm of classic arcade machines, 8-Bit Synth may seem gimmicky at first, but a vibrant instrument lurks within

Korg’s latest digital revival is a wavetable synth loosely inspired by the DW-8000, it's time to ride the wave

Hot on the heels of the impressive Circuit Tracks, Novation adds a sampler to its groovebox range

Combining esoteric sequencing, an experimental ethos and tons of patchability, this is a drum machine like no other

The MV-1 prioritises vocals – as per the name – but it still covers you for samples and instruments

Is this reimagining of popular texture synth Clouds a case of blue-sky thinking?