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Arturia PolyBrute 12 Synthesizer Review – “It Doesn’t Disappoint!”

Here’s an in-depth look at the new Arturia PolyBrute 12 synthesizer, the flagship of their hardware synth line.… Read More Arturia PolyBrute 12 Synthesizer Review – “It Doesn’t Disappoint!”

June 24, 202410 Comments

Tempera Granular Synthesizer In-Depth Review

Tempera is a tactile, cross-sample granular synthesizer and resampler with a unique interface and approach to sound manipulation.… Read More Tempera Granular Synthesizer In-Depth Review

June 10, 2024June 12, 202456 Comments

Behringer Model 15 vs Moog Grandmother Head-To-Head Comparison

In his latest video, synthesist Starsky Carr offers a head-to-head comparison of the Moog Grandmother and the Behringer Model 15, a Euro-format knockoff.… Read More Behringer Model 15 vs Moog Grandmother Head-To-Head Comparison

June 9, 202413 Comments

Behringer MS-5 vs Roland SH-5 Head-To-Head Comparison

The Behringer MS-5 build quality is ‘OK’ and, no matter how close it is to the original, it’s an interesting analog synthesizer.… Read More Behringer MS-5 vs Roland SH-5 Head-To-Head Comparison

June 8, 2024June 9, 20243 Comments

Sequential Prophet-5 Vintage Synth Review

French composer & synthesist Eric Mouquet (Deep Forest) shared this review of the classic Sequential Prophet-5 synthesizer.… Read More Sequential Prophet-5 Vintage Synth Review

June 3, 20242 Comments

Oberheim TEO-5 In-Depth Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the new Oberheim TEO-5 synthesizer, which was introduced today at Superbooth 2024.… Read More Oberheim TEO-5 In-Depth Review

May 16, 2024May 16, 20245 Comments

Korg Kaoss Pad NTS-3 Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the new Korg Kaoss Pad NTS-1.… Read More Korg Kaoss Pad NTS-3 Review

May 14, 20246 Comments

Is The Arturia PolyBrute 12 Really ‘The Most Expressive Synth Ever’?

Synth expert Ziv Eliraz offers his review of the Arturia PolyBrute 12, and calls its FullTouch keyboard “a breakthrough for expressive control”.… Read More Is The Arturia PolyBrute 12 Really ‘The Most Expressive Synth Ever’?

May 14, 20248 Comments

Elektron Digitakt II Review & Comparison To Original

“The Digitakt II improves on the original in almost every way possible…”… Read More Elektron Digitakt II Review & Comparison To Original

April 24, 2024April 24, 20245 Comments

Vintage Synth Review Of The Waldorf Q

“The Waldorf Q is still a very powerful, deep and versatile synth. Even 20+ years later.”… Read More Vintage Synth Review Of The Waldorf Q

April 22, 20244 Comments

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