
Korg Volca Modular
Korg bring West Coast modular synthesis to the masses with their most ambitious Volca yet.
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Korg bring West Coast modular synthesis to the masses with their most ambitious Volca yet.

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Can new pads and a step sequencer keep Akai’s MPD pad controllers top of the class?

Rhythmic Robot, Loopscape, Universal Audio, MXR Flanger/Doubler, Waves NS1

Roland’s latest Aira instrument is set to become a classic in its own right.

I was interested to read your explanation of the dangers of unearthed...

The CBX-K1XG looks suspiciously toy-like, but conceals a versatile GM sound source and a host of MIDI controller functions behind its simple exterior. Derek Johnson nearly loses it down the back of the sofa...



New Sonic Arts Granite * DDMF Metaplugin * Cableguys Curve * Voxengo LF Max Punch

Terratec's EWS64 XL caused a stir in the world of soundcards last your by offering a built-in 64-note polyphonic sampler. The new XXL now adds the internal organs of Waldorf's classic Microwave XT synth. Martin Walker decides whether these impressive parts make a convincing whole.

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The Minimoog rides again thanks to Welsh company Moog Music Limited. But how close does it sound to the original? We at SOS knew opinion would be split, so we got five of our regular synth reviewers, all previous or current Mini owners, to give us their views.

Part 2: We conclude our review of Roland's fabulous new rackmount synth, and look at the built-in VC1 and VC2 cards, which respectively convert the V-Synth XT into a fully functioning D50 and a powerful vocal-processing synth.

Swiss synth manufacturers Spectral Audio continue their journey into retro space with a new analogue monosynth, the Neptune. Sam Inglis finds out if it's out of this world.

The Microwave synths are complex beasts, so here are some hands-on tips to help you get the creative results you're after, without spending all your time programming.

This desktop DSP box runs and offers hands-on control of Creamwares ASB range of synth plug-ins — and it costs under $500. Is it too good to be true?