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New tech gear of the month: review round-up (May 2018)

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Arturia MiniBrute 2

Arturia MiniBrute 2

It has been another vintage month here at MusicRadar, with yet another stunning selection of tech gear passing through our office.

Here, we take a look at all of the tech gear reviewed during the last month, starting with the Arturia MiniBrute 2.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“An expanded synth engine, semi-modular architecture and flexible control options make this a seriously competitive monosynth.”

FULL REVIEW: Arturia MiniBrute 2

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Arturia MiniBrute 2S

Arturia MiniBrute 2S

MusicRadar's verdict:

“An expanded synth engine, semi-modular architecture and flexible control options make this a seriously competitive monosynth.”

FULL REVIEW: Arturia MiniBrute 2S

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Page 2 of 7
Universal Audio Dytronics Tri-Stereo Chorus

Universal Audio Dytronics Tri-Stereo Chorus

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Quick, intuitive and inherently musical, Dytronics Tri-Stereo Chorus turns any guitar, keyboard or other instrumental sound into something special..”

FULL REVIEW: Universal Audio Dytronics Tri-Stereo Chorus

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Wolfgang Palm PPG Infinite Pro

Wolfgang Palm PPG Infinite Pro

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Conquer the learning curve and Infinite Pro reveals itself to be one of the most expressive, powerful synths around.”

FULL REVIEW: Wolfgang Palm PPG Infinite Pro

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Rob Papen SubBoomBass2

Rob Papen SubBoomBass2

MusicRadar's verdict:

“An affordable low-frequency workhorse, SubBoomBass 2 will rock your world.”

FULL REVIEW: Rob Papen SubBoomBass2

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Waves Bass Slapper 

Waves Bass Slapper 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“For authentic sounding slap bass parts, Bass Slapper is flexible, powerful, convincing and ridiculously cheap.”

FULL REVIEW: Waves Bass Slapper 

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Page 6 of 7
Eventide MangledVerb

Eventide MangledVerb

MusicRadar's verdict:

“It might look a bit thrown together, but MangledVerb makes for a powerful weapon in any sound design armoury.”

FULL REVIEW: Eventide MangledVerb

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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