Synths Reviews
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“The purest, most characterful poly that Moog has made in recent memory”: Moog Muse review
By Si Truss published
We ask if Moog’s new flagship polysynth is indeed a dream source of musical inspiration

“It’s rare that we’ve heard such flexible results made so quickly and easily”: Tracktion Dawesome Myth review
By Andy Jones published
Peter V is fast becoming the most ground-breaking plugin developer around. His latest is a synth of mythical proportions

“Sounds every bit like a vintage string machine, and far more besides”: GForce Software VSM IV review
By Roland Schmidt published
This updated VSM continues to prove that strings are very much the thing! We swot up on our virtual string theory

“Its versatility in use, coupled with huge levels of programmability, make it a must-have”: Cherry Audio Chroma review
By Roland Schmidt published
If you’re after a colourful new synth, Cherry Audio has something that covers the whole spectrum. We look through the prism

“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

“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

“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

“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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