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Roland D-50 Vintage Synth Review

The Roland D-50 synth engine offered innovative capabilities and new sonic possibilities when it was introduced, which helped make it a hit for the company.… Read More Roland D-50 Vintage Synth Review

August 23, 20233 Comments

Roland V-Synth 20th Anniversary Retrospective

The V-Synth offers a wide range of synthesis options, flash RAM for sample storage, lots of hands-on control, double D-Beams, lots of effects, sampling and more.… Read More Roland V-Synth 20th Anniversary Retrospective

August 22, 202311 Comments

Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder Review

The TP–7 field recorder is a dedicated recording device, with a 7-hr rechargeable battery and 128 GB of internal storage.… Read More Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder Review

August 21, 202333 Comments

Echo Fix EF-X3 Chorus Echo In-Depth Review

The EF-X3 Table Top Chorus Echo is 100% analog, featuring tape delay, an analog BBD chorus & analog spring reverb.… Read More Echo Fix EF-X3 Chorus Echo In-Depth Review

August 18, 2023August 18, 20234 Comments

SOMA Labs Terra ‘Conceptual Touch Synthesizer’ Review

“The results are pretty unusual,” notes reviewer Nick Batt.… Read More SOMA Labs Terra ‘Conceptual Touch Synthesizer’ Review

July 30, 2023July 30, 202312 Comments

The Expressive E Osmose Is ‘A Glimpse Of The Future’

Once you’ve experienced the expressive capabilities of the Osmose, “a lot of synths will feel lacking”.… Read More The Expressive E Osmose Is ‘A Glimpse Of The Future’

July 26, 202319 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 Review, Plus 15 Sound Design & Performance Tips

The review offers an in-depth look at the Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizer, including a comparison to the keyboard version, the pros and cons of the OB-X8; a comparison with the OB-6; and more.… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Review, Plus 15 Sound Design & Performance Tips

July 22, 20232 Comments

Sequential OB-6 vs Oberheim OB-X8 Compared

Here’s a head-to-head comparison between the Sequential OB-6 and the Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizers, two of Tom Oberheim’s greatest synth designs ever.… Read More Sequential OB-6 vs Oberheim OB-X8 Compared

June 5, 202315 Comments

The Echo Fix EF-X3 Is ‘The Best Tape Echo You Can Buy’

The EF-X3, at its core, is a analog hardware tape delay. But it goes beyond old-school tape delays, with additional controls and effects that can be used in combination with the tape delay.… Read More The Echo Fix EF-X3 Is ‘The Best Tape Echo You Can Buy’

May 13, 2023May 13, 20233 Comments

Hands-On With The New Elektron Analog Heat +FX

Here’s a hands-on review of the new Elektron Analog Heat +FX.… Read More Hands-On With The New Elektron Analog Heat +FX

May 10, 20234 Comments

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