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    Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Desktop

    Wavetable Synthesizer

    Groove Synthesis’ PPG‑inspired synth has grown considerably since we last reviewed it. It’s also got a lot smaller...

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    RYK Algo

    Eurorack Module

    The Algo is an elegant, complex oscillator bank of four sound sources configurable into multiple algorithms of FM timbres, and it’s a beautiful cluster of additive sine waves that are eager to fold and warp.

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    Modular Profile: Jason Lim

    Instruō

    The founder of Glaswegian synth company Instruō, Jason Lim’s drop‑dead gorgeous designs have landed him among the UK’s most respected module designers.

    People Oct 2024
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    Instruō Dåpf

    Eurorack Module

    When is a filter not a filter? When it is the Dåpf (Dual All‑Pass Filter)...

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    Cycle Instruments Tetrachords

    Eurorack Sequencer Module

    Australian company Cycle Instruments have burst on to the scene with a very interesting and highly ambitious debut, the Tetrachords sequencer.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Glasgow Synth Guild Oct Tone

    Eurorack 8-step Sequencer Module

    The Oct Tone is an eight‑step sequencer, a reimagining of the Octone, originally designed by Instruo’s Jason Lim back in 2016.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Modular Profile: Cycle Instruments

    Josh Wilkinson

    Here Josh shares his own favourite modules, the story of Cycle Instruments and their impressive debut module: Tetrachords.

    People Sep 2024
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    Waldorf Iridium Core

    Synthesizer

    Waldorf’s all‑encompassing Iridium engine is now available in its smallest form yet.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    4MS Catalyst Sequencer & Controller

    Eurorack Modules

    These Catalyst modules are based upon the Emblematic Systems module of the same name. However, 4MS have turned it into two modules: a controller, like the original, and a sequencer.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    ALM / Busy Circuits Mega Milton

    Eurorack Module

    ALM describe the all‑analogue Mega Milton as a ‘smorgasbord’ of handy utilities, designed to greatly extend the functionality of a Eurorack system.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Modular Profile: Eric Schlappi

    Schlappi Engineering

    Eric Schlappi is the engine behind the eponymous Schlappi Engineering, whose latest spate of modules includes the extraordinary Three Body and recent headliner Nibbler.

    People Aug 2024
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    Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth MkII

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    Gamechanger Audio’s Motor Synth MkII updates the company’s idiosyncratic approach to synthesis...

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Moog Labyrinth

    Synthesizer & Sequencer

    A synth of many paths, Moog’s latest semi‑modular may well see you getting lost completely.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Robin Rimbaud, AKA Scanner, in his studio.

    Scanner - My Life In Modules | SOS Podcast

    Interview & Live Performance

    In this first part of an occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance, Will Stokes talks to experimental electronic musician Scanner about the choice of his favourite modules he'll showcase in his closing performance.

    People Aug 2024
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    Schlappi Engineering Nibbler

    Eurorack Module

    I am reminded by the Nibbler, as I was reminded by the Three Body, of how perfectly modular synthesis often rests on the...

    Reviews Jul 2024
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    Modular Interview: Andrew Ostler

    Expert Sleepers

    Expert Sleepers’ Andrew Ostler gives us a blow‑by‑blow account of the thinking behind his new analogue modules.

    People Jun 2024
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    Expert Sleepers Pandora, Cicely, Amelia, Aloysius & Otterly

    Eurorack Modules

    The next batch of analogue Expert Sleepers modules expands the line‑up in several new and exciting directions.

    Reviews Jun 2024
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    Knob Technology SGR1806-20

    Eurorack Module

    The SGR1806‑20 is a brash and spacey analogue drum synth module from Knob Technology.

    Reviews May 2024
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    Xaoc Devices Ostrawa & Bohumin

    Eurorack Module

    A pair of Eurorack modules from Xaoc Devices reviewed, how do the Ostrawa mixer and Bohumin expander stack up?

    Reviews May 2024
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    Qu-Bit Electronix Mojave

    Eurorack Module

    Drawing its inspiration from vast swaths of desert in the American Southwest, the Mojave is concerned with all things granular.

    Reviews May 2024
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    Schlappi Engineering Three Body

    Eurorack Module

    A “phase and frequency modulation toolkit” is how Eric Schlappi describes the Three Body...

    Reviews Apr 2024

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