The virtual analogue Cobalt series gets a new portable option. Greg Scarth finds out whether the smaller model still packs a punch.
A deliberately retro analogue drum machine with a slightly quirky approach. Greg Scarth puts it to the test.
Combining a Eurorack case with an advanced keyboard, is the NiftyKeyz the ideal starting point for a modular system? Greg Scarth finds out.
This month’s best new modules include a gritty filter from Animal Factory, versatile randomness from AJH, clever mixing/utility from Blood Cells Audio and an affordable DSP platform from ElectroSmith.
Complex oscillators don’t need to be scary. Cosmotronic’s take on the classic formula is as user-friendly as it is harmonically versatile.
Simple, small and affordable, M-Audio’s mini monitors tick all the boxes for beginners. Greg Scarth finds out why they make the ideal first pair of production speakers.
Combining wavetables with analogue filters, this clever little synth aims to be the best of both worlds. Greg Scarth finds out what it has to offer.
This month’s best new modules include an eclectic mixture of granular samplers, 3D mixers, signal generators and stereo compressors.
The incredible Hydrasynth gets more affordable with this compact keyboard. Greg Scarth explains why it might be one of the best new synths of recent years.
Arturia’s new audio interfaces aim to offer affordable options for beginners. Greg Scarth finds out if the MiniFuse 2 can live up to the impressive reputation of the brand’s premium AudioFuse range.
This month’s best new modules include a take on a cult classic percussion synth, a ‘sequesizer’ module from Division 6, takes on distortion from British Noise Electronics and Cosmotronic, plus two very difference expander modules from Doepfer and Black Corporation.
This spicy offering from 1010music’s new synth range promises polyphonic wavetable sounds in a compact format. Greg Scarth puts it to the test.
1010music’s tiny, colourful new synths offer contrasting flavours. The yellow one is a tiny granular synth which packs a punch.
The Danish brand introduce an affordable new model. Does the lightweight XE version still sound as good as the more expensive versions? Greg Scarth finds out.
Pioneer’s latest speakers are designed to meet the needs of DJs as well as aspiring producers and beatmakers. Greg Scarth finds out how they try to offer the best of both worlds.
Designed to make it as easy as possible to get started streaming, the Stream Solo is a tiny, affordable add-on to your mobile device. Greg Scarth finds out more.
Dreadbox’s latest synth bridges the gap between affordability and high-end analogue goodness. Greg Scarth finds out what it has to offer.
Reloop’s entry-level desktop monitors help make getting started with DJing or production more affordable. Greg Scarth puts them to the test.
This month’s best modules include function generators from After Later and Tesseract, dual filters from ALM and Xaoc, plus a killer digital distortion from WMD.
Offering better sound quality and lower latency than the usual Bluetooth options, AIAIA’s new wireless headphones claim to be the first serious option for studio use. Greg Scarth puts them to the test.
