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    Arturia Memory V

    Software Synthesizer

    Arturia’s software version of the Memorymoog may be better than the original...

    Reviews Aug 2026
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    Shakmat Ballista Blast

    Eurorack Module

    Carving out a lot of functionality in a 12HP module is the Ballista Blast synth from Shakmat.

    Reviews Aug 2026
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    UDO Audio DMNO

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    Good looks and an original approach to synthesis are quickly becoming UDO’s hallmarks, and their latest instrument, the DMNO, is no exception.

    Reviews Aug 2026
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    ASM Leviasynth

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    The name Leviasynth suggests an enormous beast of tremendous depth... which isn’t too wide of the mark.

    Reviews Jul 2026
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    Cherry Audio DS-2

    Software Synthesizer

    Cherry Audio’s take on the Crumar DS‐2 could be better than the original...

    Reviews Jul 2026
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    Otter Mods OTTeR

    Eurorack Module

    The first time you play with the OTTeR, it feels comfortingly intuitive.

    Reviews Jul 2026
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    Native Instruments Absynth 6

    Software Synthesizer

    Twenty‐five years is a long time in software, but NI’s Absynth is still with us, still green and still a force to be reckoned with.

    Reviews Jul 2026
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    GS Music Bree6 Keyboard

    Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer

    The new version of GS Music’s Bree6 has gained more than just a keyboard...

    Reviews Jun 2026
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    Bastl Instruments Citadel Alchemist

    Eurorack Module

    The Citadel Alchemist is a multi‐algorithmic, hybrid‐synthesizing, melody‐making, patchable instrument.

    Reviews May 2026
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    High-End Polysynths

    Spotlight Round-up

    We head into the world of synthesizer megafauna to round‐up some of the best polysynths on the market today.

    Reviews May 2026
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    Ferry Island Modular Four Seas

    Eurorack Module

    A ‘four‐dimensional’ wavetable oscillator, the Four Seas can, in its creators’ words, "transform sound exploration into a tactile, intuitive experience" by allowing you to explore wavetables as a ‘three‐dimensional cube’.

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Waldorf Protein

    Wavetable Synthesizer

    Waldorf’s tiny wavetable wonder packs classic DNA into a portable package.

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3

    Software Synthesizer

    The third edition of Spectrasonics’ flagship synth boasts a gargantuan sound library expansion, a standalone studio‐quality effects rack and a host of new synthesis features.

    Reviews Mar 2026
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    GRM Tools Atelier

    Sound Design Software

    GRM Tools’ new sound design software is an absolute tour de force!

    Reviews Mar 2026
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    Black Corporation ISE-NIN Voice

    Eurorack Module

    Black Corporation present their ISE-NIN Voice, which offers a complete Jupiter‐style semi‐modular synth voice in Eurorack form.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    Shakmat Bishop’s Miscellany MkII

    Eurorack Module

    The Bishop’s Miscellany MkII can record CV and gate signals into two channels and output them as stepped, scaled notes in up to 64 steps.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    MPE-capable Desktop Synths

    Spotlight Round-up

    MPE is becoming ever‐more prevalent, and plenty of desktop hardware synths are getting in on the action.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    2026 SOS Awards: THE RESULTS

    Chosen By The Readers Of SOUND ON SOUND

    The SOS Awards celebrate innovation and contemporary design. Congratulations to all the Winners, as well as the very worthy close contenders in each category who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    Future Sound Systems Cric

    Analogue Synthesizer

    Future Sound Systems’ debut desktop is very much in a class of its own.

    Reviews Jan 2026
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    4MS MetaModule

    Eurorack Module

    This virtual modular environment can accept patches ported over from the free VCV Rack, and can create virtual patches internally.

    Reviews Jan 2026
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    Tobinski Sequencer

    Eurorack Module

    Sequencing in Eurorack has always felt like a bit of a problem. How does the Tobinski Sequencer's approach weigh up?

    Reviews Jan 2026

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