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    Behringer DeepMind 12

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    Behringer’s first foray into the world of synthesis always promised to be interesting, and the results do not disappoint...

    Reviews Dec 2016
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    AJH Synth Sonic XV & Ring SM

    Eurorack Filter & Ring Modulator

    There are two AJH modules on review: the Sonic XV, based around an early 24dB diode filter from the Musonics Sonic V; secondly, the discrete transistor-based Ring SM, which can double as a five-input mixer and incorporates a pair of sub oscillator generators.

    Reviews Dec 2016
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    ALM/Busy Circuits Akemie’s Taiko

    Eurorack FM Percussion Module

    Akemie’s Taiko is an FM-based Eurorack module covering CV-tweakable percussion and synth roles...

    Reviews Dec 2016
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    ADDAC Marble Physics

    Eurorack CV Control Module

    It’s always fun to discover modules with a different slant on things. The ADDAC503, or Marble Physics, is a CV source that models the behaviour of a marble on a square tray...

    Reviews Nov 2016
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    Qu-Bit Wave

    Eurorack Sample Player Module

    Qu-Bit’s Wave is presumably named after the Wave (wav) format samples it plays — up to four of them at once. A 4GB MicroSD card is included, ready-populated with drum hits, vocals, synths and sound effects, easily enough to get you going...

    Reviews Nov 2016
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    UVI PX Apollo

    Software Synthesizer

    UVI are offering a very reasonably priced emulation of a classic Moog — but which classic Moog is it?

    Reviews Nov 2016
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    Apesoft iVCS3

    Synthesizer App For iOS

    The EMS VCS3 (or ‘Putney’) is relic of a bygone age. Along with its suitcase sibling the Synthi, the VCS3...

    Reviews Oct 2016
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    Korg MicroKorg S

    Synthesizer

    How do you follow the best-selling synthesizer of all time?

    Reviews Oct 2016
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    Make Noise 0-Coast

    Semi-modular Synthesizer

    Make Noise blur the boundaries between the East and West Coast schools of synthesis with this unique semi-modular.

    Reviews Oct 2016
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    Studio Electronics Tonestar 2600

    Eurorack Synthesizer

    The Studio Electronics Tonestar 2600 is a complete analogue synthesizer voice in just 32hp. It consists of a single VCO, a sub oscillator and noise generator processed by a four-pole low-pass filter based on that of the legendary ARP 2600.

    Reviews Oct 2016
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    Vermona TwinCussion

    Eurorack Percussion Module

    TwinCussion comprises a pair of analogue percussion voices (A & B), both slightly different and capable of independent operation or cross-patched interaction...

    Reviews Oct 2016
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    Twisted Electrons Acid8 MkII

    8-bit Synthesizer

    Twisted Electrons offer a new take on the classic acid machine.

    Reviews Oct 2016
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    LEP LepLoop

    Analogue Groovebox

    The LEP LepLoop takes a decidedly unconventional approach to the groovebox format.

    Reviews Sep 2016
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    Dreadbox Omikron & Lamda

    Eurorack VCO & Filter Modules

    Plucked from the Dreadbox collection of modules, Omikron is a 22hp dual VCO, while the Lamda is a 20hp multi-mode filter.

    Reviews Sep 2016
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    Dave Smith Instruments OB6

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    The OB6 is the product of a collaboration between two of the most respected names in synthesizer design, and it doesn’t disappoint...

    Reviews Aug 2016
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    Dreadbox Drips Drum Module

    Eurorack Drum Synthesizer

    Drips is a complete analogue drum voice that can be tweaked to produce kicks, snares, hi-hats and so on as well as Kraftwerk-style zaps and thwaps.

    Reviews Aug 2016
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    ALM/Busy Circuits Tangle Quartet

    Eurorack VCA & Mixer

    This compact module will serve as four linear VCAs or as a four-input mixer — for audio or control signals.

    Reviews Aug 2016
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    Rebel Technology Phoreo

    Eurorack Clock, Gate & Trigger Processor

    Rebel Technology’s Phoreo [Rendering its name in Greek will break the SOS publishing software — Ed] is a clock,...

    Reviews Aug 2016
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    Moog Minimoog Model D

    Analogue Synthesizer

    Soon, for the first time in 35 years, you will be a able to walk into a shop and buy a brand-new Minimoog. But will it be as good as the original? Find out in our exclusive review.

    Reviews Aug 2016
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    Hypersynth Xenophone

    Analogue Synthesizer

    In a world of reissues and recreations, the Hypersynth Xenophone is resolutely doing its own thing.

    Reviews Jul 2016
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    Studio Electronics Quadnic

    Eurorack Digital Oscillator Module

    Designed in collaboration with SpaceHardware, the Quadnic packs four digital oscillators into an impressively compact 12hp...

    Reviews Jul 2016

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