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Behringer MS-5 Keyboard Review

The review offers an overview of the Behringer MS-5, lots of audio demos, and the synth’s pros and cons.… Read More Behringer MS-5 Keyboard Review

August 28, 2024October 21, 202435 Comments

Tasty Chips Integral Dual Convolver Stompbox Reverb Review

Here’s a detailed review, in PDF format, for the Tasty Chips Integral, a dual convolution reverb in stompbox format.… Read More Tasty Chips Integral Dual Convolver Stompbox Reverb Review

August 27, 2024August 28, 202417 Comments

PWM Mantis Hybrid Synthesizer Review

The PWM Mantis is a hybrid synthesizer, combining digital oscillators and stereo multi-mode analog filters. … Read More PWM Mantis Hybrid Synthesizer Review

August 21, 2024August 22, 20242 Comments

Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer In-Depth Review

The latest Sonic Lab video features a review of the Oberheim TEO-5, the new compact performance synth from Tom Oberheim.… Read More Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer In-Depth Review

July 14, 2024July 14, 202411 Comments

PWM Mantis Synthesizer In-Depth Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the PWM Mantis synthesizer, a spiritual successor to the EDP Wasp.… Read More PWM Mantis Synthesizer In-Depth Review

July 1, 20242 Comments

Arturia PolyBrute 12 Synthesizer Review – “It Doesn’t Disappoint!”

Here’s an in-depth look at the new Arturia PolyBrute 12 synthesizer, the flagship of their hardware synth line.… Read More Arturia PolyBrute 12 Synthesizer Review – “It Doesn’t Disappoint!”

June 24, 202410 Comments

Tempera Granular Synthesizer In-Depth Review

Tempera is a tactile, cross-sample granular synthesizer and resampler with a unique interface and approach to sound manipulation.… Read More Tempera Granular Synthesizer In-Depth Review

June 10, 2024June 12, 202456 Comments

Behringer Model 15 vs Moog Grandmother Head-To-Head Comparison

In his latest video, synthesist Starsky Carr offers a head-to-head comparison of the Moog Grandmother and the Behringer Model 15, a Euro-format knockoff.… Read More Behringer Model 15 vs Moog Grandmother Head-To-Head Comparison

June 9, 202413 Comments

Behringer MS-5 vs Roland SH-5 Head-To-Head Comparison

The Behringer MS-5 build quality is ‘OK’ and, no matter how close it is to the original, it’s an interesting analog synthesizer.… Read More Behringer MS-5 vs Roland SH-5 Head-To-Head Comparison

June 8, 2024June 9, 20243 Comments

Sequential Prophet-5 Vintage Synth Review

French composer & synthesist Eric Mouquet (Deep Forest) shared this review of the classic Sequential Prophet-5 synthesizer.… Read More Sequential Prophet-5 Vintage Synth Review

June 3, 20242 Comments

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