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    ALM/Busy Circuits Jumble Henge

    Eurorack Module

    This may offend certain modular enthusiasts, but I’m a big believer in restriction aiding creativity. Eurorack designers...

    Reviews May 2021
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    Qu-Bit Data Bender

    Eurorack Module

    I don’t think I’ve ever been as pleasantly surprised by a module as much as I have with the Data Bender...

    Reviews May 2021
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    Tasty Chips GR-1

    Granular Synthesizer

    The Tasty Chips GR‑1 makes granular synthesis more approachable than ever.

    Reviews Apr 2021
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    Erica Synths Syntrx

    Analogue Synthesizer

    The Syntrx is not a clone, but its inspiration is clear. Can it recapture the spirit of the legendary EMS Synthi?

    Reviews Mar 2021
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    4MS Spherical Wavetable Navigator

    Eurorack Module

    The SWN is a fairly big 26HP six‑voice module capable of creating slowly morphing drones, polyphonic melodies, evolving sequences and a vast range of rich textures.

    Reviews Mar 2021
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    Qu‑Bit Surface

    Eurorack Module

    Qu‑Bit’s Surface collects together several percussive‑style physical modelling algorithms in one 10HP module.

    Reviews Mar 2021
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    Wowa Cwejman 1949-2021

    Obituary

    RIP Wowa Cwejman, the man behind Cwejman synthesizers and modules.

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    Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular

    Modular Synthesizers & Sequencer

    True to form, Teenage Engineering’s approach to modular synthesis is about as idiosyncratic as it gets.

    Reviews Jan 2021
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    IO‑Instruments Sponde

    Eurorack Module

    Given its excellent price tag, this Eurorack mixer has more features than it has any right to, and it doesn’t skimp on the sound quality.

    Reviews Dec 2020
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    Patching Panda Moon Phase

    Eurorack Module

    This stereo analogue filter allows different filter modes for the left and right channels, and then messes with the dimensions of space by applying mid‑side processing afterwards.

    Reviews Dec 2020
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    Modal Cobalt 8, Cobalt 8m & Cobalt 8x

    Modal unveil Cobalt 8m & 8x synthesizers

    Module and extended versions now available

    Bristol synth-makers Modal have released desktop module and extended-keyboard versions of their hotly anticipated Cobalt 8 instrument.

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    4MS Ensemble Oscillator

    Eurorack Module

    This ensemble oscillator comprises 16 sine wave VCOs in one module, each voice of which will play different (related) programmed notes/harmonics in arrays that you can select, tweak and voltage control.

    Reviews Nov 2020
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    4MS Listen Four, Listen Four Quarters, Listen IO & Listen Up

    Eurorack Modules

    There is no denying that 'utility' modules get a bad rap and are seen by many as uncool. But I see them more as...

    Reviews Oct 2020
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    IO-Instruments Himalia

    Eurorack Module

    The name IO-Instruments was new to me when a box of intriguing-looking modules arrived on my doorstep. They are a ...

    Reviews Oct 2020
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    Cre8Audio NiftyBundle

    Eurorack Case & Modules

    The NiftyBundle offers an extremely affordable gateway into the world of modular synthesis.

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Xaoc Devices Odessa

    Eurorack Module

    Xaoc's Odessa aims to bring additive synthesis to the Eurorack world.

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Erica Synths Fusion VCF3, Fusion Modulator & Fusion VCA-Waveshaper-Ringmod

    Eurorack Modules

    The Fusion Series is all about valves. It's Erica's premium offering of Eurorack modules and is dripping with extreme saturation and deep gooey darkness.

    Reviews Aug 2020
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    Intellijel Tetrapad & Tête

    Eurorack Modules

    The Tetrapad and its expander, the Tête, offer a wealth of functions based around four touch- and pressure-sensitive...

    Reviews Jul 2020
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    Moog Subharmonicon - EXCLUSIVE FULL REVIEW

    Semi-modular Analogue Synthesizer

    Moog love to push boundaries, and the Subharmonicon may be their most unusual synth yet.

    Reviews Jun 2020
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    Waldorf Kyra

    Virtual Analogue Synthesizer

    Kyra's FPGA-based synth engine is technologically innovative, but what's it like as an instrument?

    Reviews Jun 2020
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    Qu-Bit Chord V2

    Eurorack Module

    The original Chord module, reviewed in SOS February 2017 by Jyoti Mishra, offered an excellent way to get polyphony and, more...

    Reviews Jun 2020

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