Synths Reviews
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“Deceptively simple to use and hugely varied in the tones it’s capable of”: Intellijel Atlantix review
By Rob Redman published
We chart the rise of a new synth voice titan

“A solidly built and versatile workhorse for studio and performance use”: Donner Essential D1 Beat Machine review
By Si Truss published
Following last year’s bass synth, Donner releases a fun, affordable drum machine

“A very clever performance and sound design synth created for a small footprint and low price”: Oberheim TEO-5 review
By Andy Jones published
Taking a leaf from Sequential’s book, Oberheim debuts a cost-effective version of one of its poly synths. But it doesn’t merely imitate

“Provides enormous variety and tonal colour, applicable to a diverse set of musical placements”: EastWest Sounds Hollywood Strings 2
By Roland Schmidt published
LA’s finest is back for a long-awaited cinematic sequel. We audition EastWest’s new string-based nod to tinseltown

“An almost overwhelming synth in terms of its scope”: Tone2 Icarus 3 review
By Andy Jones published
This under-the-radar synth has just received its biggest update ever, and if that doesn’t make it ‘over the radar’, what will?

“A fairly underwhelming update to what remains a must-try synth”: Korg Opsix MkII review
By Si Truss published
There’s little exciting about its MkII update but Opsix remains an all-time-great FM synth

“Murmux’s gorgeous, characterful sound and quality design live up to its top-end price point”: Dreadbox Murmux Adept review
By Si Truss published
The on-again off-again polysynth returns in its most capable form yet. We find out if it's worth the price

“This impressive bundle supplies extensive sonic interest”: Kilohearts + Expressive E Phase Plant Expressive Suite review
By Roland Schmidt published
Take an award-winning synth, add a set of new MPE-controlled sounds, and the Expressive possibilities are endless
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