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Elektron Analog Four Reviewed At 5 Years Old

The 5 year-old Analog Four is a very different synth than what was reviewed when it was originally released. This review looks at what it can do now – vs what it could do when it was originally released. … Read More Elektron Analog Four Reviewed At 5 Years Old

August 7, 201719 Comments

Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer Review

The latest video from Woody Piano Shack offers a review of the Roland JD-Xi synthesizer.

June 10, 20179 Comments

Arturia MatrixBrute Review

This video is a review of the new Arturia MatrixBrute synthesizer. … Read More Arturia MatrixBrute Review

May 4, 2017September 17, 201716 Comments

Yamaha CS01 Synthesizer & MR10 Drum Machine Hands-On Demo

The latest episode of 8-Bit Keys takes a look at the Yamaha CS10, a vintage analog single-oscillator synthesizer…… Read More Yamaha CS01 Synthesizer & MR10 Drum Machine Hands-On Demo

April 10, 20179 Comments

Arturia Keystep Hands-On Demo

Here’s a a hands-on demo that looks at ways to use the Arturia KeyStep MIDI controller & sequencer with a variety of gear. … Read More Arturia Keystep Hands-On Demo

February 21, 20172 Comments

Roland System-8 Synthesizer Review

In the latest Sonic Lab video, reviewer Nick Batt takes a look at the Roland System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer. 

February 14, 201750 Comments

Atomic Shadow – Shortwave Robot Pants

On many of the tracks, there are no melodies, no chords and no beats. And most of the sounds not only don’t sound like presets, they don’t even sound like they come from recognizable instruments. … Read More Atomic Shadow – Shortwave Robot Pants

January 3, 2017January 3, 201717 Comments

Novation Circuit Video Review

Banks shares his thoughts on the Novation Circuit, and demos it as a hip-hop production groovebox. … Read More Novation Circuit Video Review

January 1, 20175 Comments

Moog Model 15 For iPad Review

The video is a user review of the Model 15, with an emphasis on introducing the app and demoing some of its sounds. … Read More Moog Model 15 For iPad Review

December 6, 2016December 6, 20166 Comments

Expert Sleepers ES-8 Review

The ES-8 is a USB 2.0 class-compliant audio interface in a Eurorack module, with DC-coupled inputs and outputs that can be used for both CVs and audio. … Read More Expert Sleepers ES-8 Review

December 3, 2016December 3, 201610 Comments

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