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Roland Juno-D
Roland’s revamped Juno-D synths are “streamlined keyboards for gigging musicians and budding music creators” Roland’s latest spin on its Zen-Core format includes vocal processing, USB audio and handy performance tools
An ASM Hydrasynth on a stand in a recording studio
Best synthesizers 2024: Top keyboards, modules and semi-modular synths From cheap monosynths to the best high-end polysynths, our experts have hand-picked the best synthesizers for every budget
Moog Muse
“The purest, most characterful poly that Moog has made in recent memory”: Moog Muse review We ask if Moog’s new flagship polysynth is indeed a dream source of musical inspiration

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Softube Model 77

Has Softube created an authentic, simplified Yamaha CS-80 emulation?

By Ben Rogerson published

In fact, the Model 77 brings you the sounds of a couple of other CS synths, too

Soft Synths
Eurorack

How to transform sounds with a Eurorack effects rig

By Rob Redman published

Elevate your sound with these rack mods

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Clean Bandit on the Rather Be synth sound: "It's just an Ableton preset"

By Matt Mullen published

Clean Bandit's Jack Patterson shows you how to cook up the synth patch from the group's 3x Platinum 2014 hit Rather Be

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Intellijel Atlantix

“Deceptively simple to use and hugely varied in the tones it’s capable of”: Intellijel Atlantix review

By Rob Redman published

We chart the rise of a new synth voice titan

Synths
Donner Essential D1 Beat Machine

“A solidly built and versatile workhorse for studio and performance use”: Donner Essential D1 Beat Machine review

By Si Truss published

Following last year’s bass synth, Donner releases a fun, affordable drum machine

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Oberheim TEO-5

“A very clever performance and sound design synth created for a small footprint and low price”: Oberheim TEO-5 review

By Andy Jones published

Taking a leaf from Sequential’s book, Oberheim debuts a cost-effective version of one of its poly synths. But it doesn’t merely imitate

Synths
ROLAND

Roland's JUNO-106 plugin captures the sound and spirit that made the original synth a legend

By Advertorial published

Balancing old-school charm with modern flexibility, JUNO-106 precisely emulates the original synth through Roland's proprietary circuit-modeling technology

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deadmau5 EP-1320

deadmau5 plays Teenage Engineering’s medieval-themed EP-1320 while dressed as a knight

By Ben Rogerson published

TE has also been getting in on the act by taking part in a medieval festival in Sweden

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EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2

“Provides enormous variety and tonal colour, applicable to a diverse set of musical placements”: EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2

By Roland Schmidt published

LA’s finest is back for a long-awaited cinematic sequel. We audition EastWest’s new string-based nod to tinseltown

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Tone2 Icarus 3

“An almost overwhelming synth in terms of its scope”: Tone2 Icarus 3 review

By Andy Jones published

This under-the-radar synth has just received its biggest update ever, and if that doesn’t make it ‘over the radar’, what will?

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