UDO Audio SUPER 6, reminiscent of some of the great synth classics from the late 70s and early 80s, cleverly combines synth features of today with those of past decades.… Read More
UDO Audio SUPER 6 – an acoustical chameleon
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ELKA Synthex – analog Classic and vintage Workstation
For a long time I was ambivalent about the ELKA Synthex. Strong, powerful and brilliant on the one hand, too brilliant (perhaps), too clean and maybe even too digital on the… Read More
Sequential Pro 3 – a new benchmark for raw sonic power
Confession number 1: Being bold and ruthless, we have adopted the above headline “Pro 3 – a new benchmark for raw sonic power and unrivaled versatility” directly from Sequential. We… Read More
Modal Argon8 – a polyphonic Wavetable synthesizer
Modal Electronics has already made an excellent name for itself on the electronics music scene. The 00-series, consisting of the 8-voice Modal 008 / 008R, 002 / 002R and the… Read More
Novation SUMMIT – an OSCar synthesizer with 16 voices?
Novation is a fascinating company. Its Bass Station II – that top mono-synth that appeared a few years ago – has set a new standard in the modern analog world.… Read More
Baloran THE RIVER – an elemental SOUND force
THE RIVER. The name of that French Synthétiseur Multitimbral Analogique Polyphonique might be deceiving, evoking memories of a leisurely Sunday boat trip, or a romantic stroll by the riverside. But! THE RIVER… Read More
Studiologic Sledge 2.0 / BLACK – a panther to be tamed
Dramatic stories are exciting. Sometimes. Not smooth (boring) stories, but unfathomable stories. Stories that surprise you. My experience with Studiologic Sledge belongs to this latter category. It’s been many years since I first played… Read More
Roland Jupiter-8 – the grand master of synth-pop
Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizer: The name alone is magic to many musicians’ ears. And as much a desired object today as in 1981. Next to the Sequential Prophet-5, this synthesizer represents one… Read More
PPG Wave 2.2 / Wave 2.3 – the one and only
So, what should I say? Genious and madness lie close together. In other words: the PPG Wave 2.3/2.3 synthesizers can be seen either as a benefit or a disaster. You decide whether they… Read More
Roland System-8 – historic turning point?
I’ve been having difficulty getting this report off the ground. A Roland System-8 has been standing around here in my studio for months at less than arm’s length, intimidating me… Read More