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linkReviews Aug 2026
Arturia Memory V
Software SynthesizerArturia’s software version of the Memorymoog may be better than the original...
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linkReviews Aug 2026
Shakmat Ballista Blast
Eurorack ModuleCarving out a lot of functionality in a 12HP module is the Ballista Blast synth from Shakmat.
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linkReviews Aug 2026
UDO Audio DMNO
Polyphonic SynthesizerGood looks and an original approach to synthesis are quickly becoming UDO’s hallmarks, and their latest instrument, the DMNO, is no exception.
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linkReviews Jul 2026
ASM Leviasynth
Polyphonic SynthesizerThe name Leviasynth suggests an enormous beast of tremendous depth... which isn’t too wide of the mark.
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linkReviews Jul 2026
Cherry Audio DS-2
Software SynthesizerCherry Audio’s take on the Crumar DS‐2 could be better than the original...
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linkReviews Jul 2026
Otter Mods OTTeR
Eurorack ModuleThe first time you play with the OTTeR, it feels comfortingly intuitive.
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linkReviews Jul 2026
Native Instruments Absynth 6
Software SynthesizerTwenty‐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.
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linkReviews Jun 2026
GS Music Bree6 Keyboard
Polyphonic Analogue SynthesizerThe new version of GS Music’s Bree6 has gained more than just a keyboard...
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linkReviews May 2026
Bastl Instruments Citadel Alchemist
Eurorack ModuleThe Citadel Alchemist is a multi‐algorithmic, hybrid‐synthesizing, melody‐making, patchable instrument.
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linkReviews May 2026
High-End Polysynths
Spotlight Round-upWe head into the world of synthesizer megafauna to round‐up some of the best polysynths on the market today.
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linkReviews Apr 2026
Ferry Island Modular Four Seas
Eurorack ModuleA ‘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’.
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linkReviews Apr 2026
Waldorf Protein
Wavetable SynthesizerWaldorf’s tiny wavetable wonder packs classic DNA into a portable package.
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linkReviews Mar 2026
Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3
Software SynthesizerThe 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.
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linkReviews Mar 2026
GRM Tools Atelier
Sound Design SoftwareGRM Tools’ new sound design software is an absolute tour de force!
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linkReviews Feb 2026
Black Corporation ISE-NIN Voice
Eurorack ModuleBlack Corporation present their ISE-NIN Voice, which offers a complete Jupiter‐style semi‐modular synth voice in Eurorack form.
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linkReviews Feb 2026
Shakmat Bishop’s Miscellany MkII
Eurorack ModuleThe 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.
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linkReviews Feb 2026
MPE-capable Desktop Synths
Spotlight Round-upMPE is becoming ever‐more prevalent, and plenty of desktop hardware synths are getting in on the action.
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linkReviews Feb 2026
2026 SOS Awards: THE RESULTS
Chosen By The Readers Of SOUND ON SOUNDThe 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.
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linkReviews Jan 2026
Future Sound Systems Cric
Analogue SynthesizerFuture Sound Systems’ debut desktop is very much in a class of its own.
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linkReviews Jan 2026
4MS MetaModule
Eurorack ModuleThis virtual modular environment can accept patches ported over from the free VCV Rack, and can create virtual patches internally.
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linkReviews Jan 2026
Tobinski Sequencer
Eurorack ModuleSequencing in Eurorack has always felt like a bit of a problem. How does the Tobinski Sequencer's approach weigh up?