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Polyend Tracker Review & Hands-On Demo

Heres an in-depth look at the new Polyend Tracker, a hardware workstation, based on the classic tracker workflow.… Read More Polyend Tracker Review & Hands-On Demo

March 18, 2020March 18, 202011 Comments

Tasty Chips GR-1 Review & Hands-On Demo

Here’s an in-depth look at the Tasty Chips GR-1, a unique hardware polyphonic granular synthesizer.… Read More Tasty Chips GR-1 Review & Hands-On Demo

March 15, 20203 Comments

Elektron Model:Cycles Review With Stimming

Stimming takes a look at the Elektron Model:Cycles, a six track FM based groovebox.… Read More Elektron Model:Cycles Review With Stimming

March 10, 202014 Comments

Korg Wavestate Synthesizer Review

The Wavestate is an updated take on Korg’s Wavestation, which featured wave sequencing and vector synthesis.… Read More Korg Wavestate Synthesizer Review

February 22, 202022 Comments

Korg Wavestate Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the new Korg Wavestate synthesizer.… Read More Korg Wavestate Review

January 7, 202037 Comments

MFB-301 Pro A Vintage Analog Drum Machine With A Twist

This video, via Olivier Ozoux, takes a look at the MFB-301 Pro – an updated take on the company’s MFB-301 drum machine from 1979. It offers eight analog drum sounds, a sequencer with 16 steps and MIDI connectivity.

January 2, 202010 Comments

Modal Argon8 Wavetable Synthesizer Review

The latest loopop takes a look at the new Modal Argon8, a $699 polyphonic wavetable synthesizer that builds on the legacy of the Modal 02.… Read More Modal Argon8 Wavetable Synthesizer Review

December 18, 201915 Comments

Roland Jupiter-Xm In-Depth Review

Here’s in-depth look at the new Roland Jupiter-Xm synthesizer, a workstation that offers five parts: four for synths and one for drums.… Read More Roland Jupiter-Xm In-Depth Review

December 5, 201917 Comments

Organelle M Portable Music Computer Review

The latest loopop video takes a look at the Organelle M, an updated version of the original Organelle portable music computer.… Read More Organelle M Portable Music Computer Review

July 28, 2019July 28, 20193 Comments

Polyend + Dreadbox Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer Review

In his latest Sonic Lab review, host Nick Batt takes a look at the Polyend + Dreadbox Medusa hybrid synthesizer.… Read More Polyend + Dreadbox Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer Review

October 5, 20185 Comments

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