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Hands-On Review: Roland SE-02 Analog Synthesizer

Posted on Friday, 03 November 2017 09:28.

Get hands on with Roland's new SE-02, an analog synthesizer designed in collaboration with Studio Electronics.

Korg Monologue Analog Monophonic Synthesizer

Product Spotlight: Korg Monologue Analog Synthesizer

Posted on Thursday, 05 October 2017 09:32.

Musician's Friend goes deep on all the key Korg Monologue features and specifications.

Product Spotlight: Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3

Posted on Monday, 25 September 2017 11:33.

Native Instruments' flagship groove production controller is back with an improved workflow and exciting new features.

Product Spotlight: Roland D-05 Linear Synthesizer

Posted on Friday, 22 September 2017 11:41.

A tabletop Roland Boutique series module based on the über-influential Roland D-50, it vastly expands what you and your controller can create.

The VOX Continental Organ is Back and Full of New Sounds

Posted on Thursday, 21 September 2017 15:20.

VOX's 1960s garage-rock keyboard is reborn with a vastly expanded tonal palette plus 21st-century stage-ready tools.

Product Spotlight: Yamaha reface Mini Keyboards

Posted on Friday, 07 April 2017 11:01.

Synth fans are going to love these portable, vintage-focused keyboards based on acclaimed originals.

Product Review: Native Instruments MASCHINE JAM

Posted on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 16:42.

Native Instruments' MASCHINE JAM MASCHINE JAM is a modern production and performance system for intuitive sequencing and track building.

Yamaha Montage vs. Motif: A Comparison

Posted on Thursday, 15 September 2016 13:59.

Does an upgrade make sense for you?

5 Hot New Roland Units Revealed at 909 Day!

Posted on Friday, 09 September 2016 17:28.

Part of the company’s massive 909 Day product launch, we’ve got early details.

Moog Minimoog Model D Synth: Back & Badder Than Ever

Posted on Friday, 12 August 2016 14:54.

The pioneering synth that forever shook up music resumes production.

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