MusicRadar Verdict

A hit and miss package with some commercial potential.

Pros

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Some good sounds.

Cons

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Some bad sounds.

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With pop hooks and other radio-friendly stuff in mind, its 50 construction kits are awash with sung vocals and synth riffs. Not all of them are instant classics, but there are some handy single-hit drum kits and tasty vocals.

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