Latest Synths Reviews
“Provides enormous variety and tonal colour, applicable to a diverse set of musical placements”: EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2
LA’s finest is back for a long-awaited cinematic sequel. We audition EastWest’s new string-based nod to tinseltown
“An almost overwhelming synth in terms of its scope”: Tone2 Icarus 3 review
This under-the-radar synth has just received its biggest update ever, and if that doesn’t make it ‘over the radar’, what will?
“A fairly underwhelming update to what remains a must-try synth”: Korg Opsix MkII review
There’s little exciting about its MkII update but Opsix remains an all-time-great FM synth
“Murmux’s gorgeous, characterful sound and quality design live up to its top-end price point”: Dreadbox Murmux Adept review
The on-again off-again polysynth returns in its most capable form yet. We find out if it's worth the price
“This impressive bundle supplies extensive sonic interest”: Kilohearts + Expressive E Phase Plant Expressive Suite review
Take an award-winning synth, add a set of new MPE-controlled sounds, and the Expressive possibilities are endless
“The range of tones you can find is enormous”: RYK Algo review
The algorithm read us right with this fun FM device
“At its best when integrated into a wider setup and pushed to its creative limits”: Moog Spectravox review
Is it a vocoder, a filter or an analogue monosynth? As we discover, Moog’s latest is all of these things and more…
"We love its West Coast sound and experimental design": Moog Labyrinth review
The US brand’s second semi-modular of the year has the makings of a West Coast-inspired, IDM powerhouse
