Synthesizers

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

As one third of the second incarnation of Scritti Politti, David Gamson was the man behind the polished, groove-laden sound of the band’s second album Cupid & Psyche ’85 and their third album, Provision.

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

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.

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

Drum re‑synthesizer instrument or sound designer’s new best friend?

Imogen Heap chats to Caro C about her music tech projects, including MiMU Gloves, Glover Software, interacting through VR and The Creative Passport Project.

Korg’s Opsix takes FM synthesis to places it’s never been before.

A conquering hero returns to the fray after long years in exile. Does the new Prophet Rev 4 still have the power to take on the world?

The Cobalt 8 is a beautifully judged virtual analogue synth.

Novation have injected the Bass Station II with a healthy dose of Aphex acid.