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    Shakmat Bishop’s Miscellany MkII

    Eurorack Module

    The Bishop’s Miscellany MkII can record CV and gate signals into two channels and output them as stepped, scaled notes in up to 64 steps.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    Modular Profile: Danny Tobert

    Tobinski Founder

    If the name Tobinski isn’t familiar to you, the name Dannysound might be — founded by one Danny Tobert, the company have gone from strength to strength since their comparatively humble beginnings as a personal passion project.

    People Feb 2026
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    MPE-capable Desktop Synths

    Spotlight Round-up

    MPE is becoming ever‑more prevalent, and plenty of desktop hardware synths are getting in on the action.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    Black Corporation ISE-NIN Voice

    Eurorack Module

    Black Corporation present their ISE-NIN Voice, which offers a complete Jupiter‑style semi‑modular synth voice in Eurorack form.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    SOS Awards Header 2026

    2026 SOS Awards: THE RESULTS

    Chosen By The Readers Of SOUND ON SOUND

    The SOS Awards celebrate innovation and contemporary design. Congratulations to all the Winners, as well as the very worthy close contenders in each category who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    Korg phase8

    NAMM 2026: Korg phase8 production version debuts

    Eight-voice acoustic synthesizer officially released

    Korg have announced launch details of phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer built around the company’s pioneering Acoustic Synthesis technology.

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    ASM Leviasynth Desktop

    NAMM 2026: ASM unleash the Leviasynth

    Keyboard & desktop hybrid synthesizers

    These two new synthesizer models have been designed around ASM’s 16-voice Leviasynth engine. Each voice features eight oscillators of algorithmic synthesis paired with both digital and analogue filters.

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    Dreamtonics Choir Voices Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro vocal synthesis plug-in

    Dreamtonics add choirs to Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro

    Three new choral ensemble add-on packs available

    Rather than bringing new solo voices to the table, the latest expansions for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro introduce a trio of modelled choirs.

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    Groove Synthesis NAMM 2026 3rd Wave keyboard desktop module 8M synthesizer

    Groove Synthesis at NAMM 2026

    Entire 3rd Wave family on show

    All three models in the 3rd Wave family will be on display at NAMM 2026, offering attendees a chance to compare them side by side and discover which configuration best fits their creative needs.

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    Behringer UB-1 Micro Oberheim-inspired miniature analogue synthesizer

    Behringer introduce the UB-1 Micro

    New pocket-size analogue synth unveiled

    Behringer’s latest synth release promises to deliver an Oberheim-inspired sound, but only occupies a tiny enclosure that’s small enough to fit into your pocket. 

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    4MS MetaModule

    Eurorack Module

    This virtual modular environment can accept patches ported over from the free VCV Rack, and can create virtual patches internally.

    Reviews Jan 2026
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    Tobinski Sequencer

    Eurorack Module

    Sequencing in Eurorack has always felt like a bit of a problem. How does the Tobinski Sequencer's approach weigh up?

    Reviews Jan 2026
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    Future Sound Systems Cric

    Analogue Synthesizer

    Future Sound Systems’ debut desktop is very much in a class of its own.

    Reviews Jan 2026
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    Sound Radix Radical1 additive software synthesizer

    New Radical1 soft synth from Sound Radix

    Early 'preview release' version now available

    The first instrument from Sound Radix introduces a powerful new additive soft synth that promises to offer a clearer, more intuitive way of working. 

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    Venus Instruments Veno-Orbit Eurorack audio CV sampler module

    Venus Instruments launch the Veno-Orbit

    Sampling module captures audio & CV signals

    If your Eurorack rig happens to be in need of a dual-channel, polyphonic, experimental sampler that’s capable of manipulating both audio and CV signals, then Venus Instruments have the answer!

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    ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Disco sync Eurorack modular synth with PRO DJ LINK network

    Pamela’s Disco from ALM/Busy Circuits

    Sync Eurorack rigs with PRO DJ LINK networks

    The latest release from ALM/Busy Circuits is an intriguing new module that allows Eurorack rigs to derive a clock signal from a PRO DJ LINK network.

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    Fors Pivot

    Software Synthesizer

    The user interface has always been a barrier to FM synthesis. Can Fors’ elegant approach make it more accessible?

    Reviews Dec 2025
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    Logic Pro: Granular Resynthesis

    Apple Logic Pro: Tips & Techniques

    Alchemy’s granular engine is a sonic playground with infinite possibilities!

    Techniques Dec 2025
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    Vangelis: The Unknown Man — Complete

    The Definitive Biography by Mark J.T. Griffin

    Mark J.T. Griffin’s unofficial biography stems from a long‑held interest in and passion for Vangelis’ work.

    Reviews Dec 2025
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    Rides In The Storm SED-CSM

    Eurorack Module

    SED‑CSM, from Berlin’s Rides In The Storm, is a full analogue synth voice, with its own mixer, packed into a big‑but‑really‑very‑small 36HP.

    Reviews Dec 2025
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    Strymon SuperKar+

    Eurorack Module

    SuperKar+ can produce up to 32 voices and has a bi‑timbral split to offer a Chord voice and a separate polyphonic Solo voice all within the one 12HP module.

    Reviews Dec 2025

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