In their typical, quietly confident fashion, analogue drum machine specialists Jomox deliver an updated version of one of the best 909 kick clones around.
With the release of two new Pocket Operator models themed around Capcom-licensed video games, the Teenage Engineering range continues to grow. Greg Scarth takes a look at these quirky but powerful musical toys.
1010 Music’s latest desktop box reimagines the concept of the mixer, adding recording features and turning it into a new creative tool for hardware setups.
Quirky and fun but with the potential to be serious instruments, 2hp’s ultra-compact Eurorack philosophy is exemplified by the brand’s Lunchbox systems.
Unlocking the full potential of analogue waveforms, digitally. Modal’s virtual analogue powerhouse is another winner from the ultra-consistent synth brand.
This month, we take a deep dive into the extensive offering from new UK Eurorack brand Wavefonix.
Addictive knobs. Radikal’s powerhouse synth modular is a semi-modular delight with a few unique tricks up its sleeve. Greg Scarth puts it to the test.
This month’s new Eurorack module releases include a trio of contrasting oscillators from Erica Synths, Rossum Electro Music and IO Instruments.
This ultra-simple controller quickly became essential for DJs and performers who need something tougher than conventional pads.
With nearly 30 modules now available, we take a look at the Behringer Eurorack range. Greg Scarth picks out some favourites from the brand’s Moog and Roland clones.
This compact and portable drum machine offers a more affordable take on Roland’s flagship TR-8S, with sounds based on all the brand’s classic machines.
Moog’s cheapest synth is an entry-level taster of the brand’s classic sound, built with experimentation and expansion in mind.
Designed for Studio One, Ableton Live or any other DAW, PreSonus’s hybrid controller-sequencer treads its own path. Greg Scarth finds out how.
This month’s new Eurorack module releases include Roland-inspired products from Behringer, an intriguing filter from ADDAC, versatile wavefolding from Joranalogue and more bangers from the ever-consistent 4ms and Endorphin.es.
Roland reboot an underrated classic with this tribute to the TR-606 drum machine. Greg Scarth tests the new model alongside the 80s analogue original.
Updated for 2020, Korg’s excellent mini sampler helped define a new wave of musical instruments. Greg Scarth reflects on how the Volca helped bring the sampler market back to life.
PreSonus’s studio in a box offers everything you need to get started making music or podcasts.
It might be one of the smallest samplers on the market, but the ultra-portable Blackbox is a truly creative little instrument that does things in a unique, inspiring way. Greg Scarth finds out more.
Make Noise reinvent the step sequencer with their unique, touchpad-heavy 0-Ctrl. Greg Scarth finds out how it blurs the line between sequencing and performance.
This month’s new Eurorack module releases include a pair of brilliant filter modules from ADDAC System and WMD, an updated Pip Slope from ALM, classy reverb from Noise Engineering and the return of Doepfer’s A-111-5 synth voice.
