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Has Softube created an authentic, simplified Yamaha CS-80 emulation?
By Ben Rogerson published
In fact, the Model 77 brings you the sounds of a couple of other CS synths, too

How to transform sounds with a Eurorack effects rig
By Rob Redman published
Elevate your sound with these rack mods

Clean Bandit on the Rather Be synth sound: "It's just an Ableton preset"
By Matt Mullen published
Clean Bandit's Jack Patterson shows you how to cook up the synth patch from the group's 3x Platinum 2014 hit Rather Be

“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

Roland's JUNO-106 plugin captures the sound and spirit that made the original synth a legend
By Advertorial published
Balancing old-school charm with modern flexibility, JUNO-106 precisely emulates the original synth through Roland's proprietary circuit-modeling technology

deadmau5 plays Teenage Engineering’s medieval-themed EP-1320 while dressed as a knight
By Ben Rogerson published
TE has also been getting in on the act by taking part in a medieval festival in Sweden
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