Synthesizers

Those familiar with my reviews might have sussed by now that, when describing multifunctional modules, I do my level best...

Music Thing’s Workshop System is a modular toolkit that’s designed to inspire.

The OP‑XY is a portable sequencing powerhouse.

The latest device to take up the challenge of ‘tape without tape’ is the Stardust, which Qu‑Bit describe as a ‘cosmic tape looper’.

Winter Plankton's DassBrum module does a lot more than mimic a bass drum.

It’s a synth called Synth!

Paul Wiffen takes a trip down memory lane to look at Behringer’s remake of the Wasp from Electronic Dream Plant, his first employer in the synthesizer industry back in 1981. How does it compare to Chris Huggett’s original innovative design?

The latest addition to Arturia’s ever‑growing range of vintage instruments is a recreation of the celebrated Elka Synthex.

Elektron’s updated FM groovebox is a powerhouse.

DivSkip is a four‑channel trigger machine dressed in a dazzling festival of lights.

New from Patching Panda are a pair of 10HP percussion modules, each offering a wide range of traditional sounds, but with some serious experimental potential as well.

The ET‑5 may have its roots deep in electronic musical history, but it’s very much a modern instrument.

Congratulations to all the product Winners — as well as the very worthy close contenders in each category, who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.

The Vector is a digital sequencer with eight parts assignable as quantised mono or chord tracks, or four‑lane drum tracks.

The Mutant Machine is a little like its own miniature modular system for drums...

Melbourne continue to push the (motorised) envelope with their latest polysynth.

Can a ‘General MIDI’ Eurorack module have appeal? Sebsongs think so...

The Echo Cinematic can make a weedy melody line sound huge, reanimate percussion lines and weaponise chords in fabulously groovy ways.

Polyend’s hardware tracker continues to evolve and improve.

The strangely named Detroit Pink 87 is an eight‑track trigger sequencer where you tap in the steps using a key.

If someone asked you to design an uncompromising analogue Eurorack mixer, it would probably look like the Xcelon.