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Arturia Keystep 37 MK2 review
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Arturia Keystep 37 MK2 review: a no-brainer MIDI & CV controller and sequencer

February 26, 2026 Synth Anatomy 0

Arturia Keystep 37 MK2 and K32 MK2 are two powerful MIDI/CV controller sequencers: this review highlights the differences and why one is a no-brainer. In early November 2025, after 10 years on the market, Arturia […]

Thomann ComboRack Review
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Thomann ComboRack review: finally, the Synthesizer shelf we’ve been waiting for? Hardware Update

February 14, 2026 Synth Anatomy 26

Thomann ComboRack is a new keyboard furniture with a pull-out shelf; this review will answer whether it’s a must-have. Check the point: Update 2 for the latest hardware update A keyboard synth here, a desktop […]

Waldorf Protein review
Hardware

Waldorf Protein review: a modern desktop wavetable synth with an 8-bit soul

February 6, 2026 Synth Anatomy 10

The Protein marks the first Waldorf desktop wavetable Synthesizer in the budget segment in many years; this review will show whether it’s good In the past years, Waldorf Music has focused on producing premium flagship instruments, […]

Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer review
Hardware

Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer review with synths: a hands-on granular multi-FX pedal

February 3, 2026 Synth Anatomy 3

Developed in collaboration with guitarist Yvette Young, the Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer is a hands-on granular multi-effects pedal designed for dreamy soundscapes. This review explores whether it delivers on that promise. Granular synthesis is a […]

ESI Xsynth review
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ESI Xsynth review: super-slim all-in-one MIDI keyboard with polysynth

February 1, 2026 Synth Anatomy 4

ESI Xsynth review: this super-slim keyboard packs everything you actually need—a MIDI controller, polyAT keys,  an audio interface, and a polysynth. There was a time when companies offered MIDI keyboards with built-in synthesizers and audio […]

Donner Essential L1 review
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Donner Essential L1 review: Roland SH-101 Synthesizer clone with modern extras

November 10, 2025 Synth Anatomy 6

With the Essential L1, Donner has created a great-sounding Roland SH-101 clone that, unfortunately, falls short of perfection – here is the review and sound demo. Many companies recreate vintage analog synths. However, Behringer was […]

Arturia Keystep mk2 review
Hardware

Arturia Keystep mk2 review: all-time favorite MIDI sequencer now on mutating, evolving paths

November 4, 2025 Synth Anatomy 17

Arturia Keystep mk2: the all-time favorite MIDI sequencer, completely redesigned with an enhanced arpeggiator and sequencer with mutations… When Arturia released the Keystep in 2016, it was a novel product that no one had made […]

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage
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Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage review: dual-engine soundscape reverb pedal with flexible routing

July 11, 2025 Synth Anatomy 0

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage review: dual-engine reverb pedal takes your synths on a colorful adventure full of lush soundscapes. Reverb pedal news! The Greek company Crazy Tube Circuits has released Mirage, a new stereo reverb […]

Arturia MiniFreak 4.0
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Arturia MiniFreak 4.0 review, new firmware adds 16-band vocoder and Vocoder Edition hardware

June 5, 2025 Synth Anatomy 9

Arturia MiniFreak 4.0 firmware turns the expressive hybrid polyphonic Synthesizer into a powerful 16-band vocoder, plus a new White Vocoder Edition.  The hybrid MicroFreak and MiniFreak Synthesizers share colorful, inspiring oscillator engines. Everything from virtual […]

Alabs Audio Cetus review
Hardware

ALABS Audio Cetus review with synths, a no-brainer stereo ambient reverb pedal

February 19, 2025 Synth Anatomy 0

ALABS Audio Cetus review: a compact stereo ambient reverb pedal with creative and flexible algorithms at a no-brainer price. Synthesizers and pedals are a great match. A true love story is always reverb pedals as […]

Moog Muse review
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Moog Muse review, polyphonic analog Synthesizer A deep dive after 6 months in use

February 17, 2025 Synth Anatomy 20

Moog Muse review: an impressive comeback in the analog polyphonic game with three rich oscillators, dual filtering, modular-like modulations, and inspiring sequencing capabilities. The official curtain fell on the Moog Muse on July 31, 2024. […]

Novation Launchkey 37 mk4 review
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Novation Launchkey 37 mk4 review: MIDI keyboard controller with inspiring, creative tools

January 24, 2025 Synth Anatomy 6

Novation Launchkey 37 mk4 review: MIDI controller scores with poly aftertouch pads, a powerful arpeggiator, inspiring chords, and a great software bundle. Last summer, Novation unveiled the fourth generation (MK4) of its best-selling and popular […]

Arturia MiniFreak 3.0
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Arturia MiniFreak 3.0 review, the big sampler and granular update

December 18, 2024 Synth Anatomy 5

Arturia MiniFreak 3.0 is a major free firmware upgrade that introduces eight new sampler and granular engines to the hardware and software synths. MicroFreak and MiniFreak are two synthesizers that cover almost everything in synthesis: […]

Arturia KeyLab mk3
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Arturia KeyLab mk3 review, hardware and software MIDI keyboard controller

August 27, 2024 Synth Anatomy 9

Arturia KeyLab mk3, the next generation of their premium MIDI keyboard controller with new modern features and a missed opportunity, full review. Last year, Arturia gave its affordable MIDI keyboard controllers MiniLab and KeyLab Essential […]

Dreadbox Raindrops Review
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Dreadbox Raindrops review with synths, stereo hybrid delay pedal

July 22, 2024 Synth Anatomy 1

Dreadbox Raindrops is a stereo hybrid delay pedal with three creative, colorful facets (modulation pitch shifting, and reverb) full review. Delays work wonders when used with synthesizers. When the playback is delayed, sounds come to […]

Befaco Trolley Bus review
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Befaco Trolley Bus review: super power for your Eurorack system and modules

March 26, 2024 Synth Anatomy 1

Review: With the Trolley Bus, Befaco provides a super powerful plug-and-play power solution for small and large Eurorack systems.  Every adventure has a beginning. That of a modular Synthesizer in the Eurorack format begins with […]

Cre8audio Function Junction review
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Cre8audio Function Junction review

February 23, 2024 Synth Anatomy 0

Cre8audio Function Junction review: a super flexible modulation hub for Eurorack that packs multiple tools in one module for little money Modulation is one of the key elements in any Eurorack system. It’s what makes […]

Walrus Audio Slöer review
Hardware

Walrus Audio Slöer review with synths, ambient reverb taken into the stereo field

February 5, 2024 Synth Anatomy 0

Walrus Audio Slöer ambient reverb pedal takes Slö’s unique algorithms into new fields by stereoizing and expanding them in features; review! Reverb pedals are a dime a dozen. From super cheap (50€ Donner) to the […]

Dreadbox Hypnosis Reissue review
Hardware

Dreadbox Hypnosis Reissue review, desktop & Eurorack analog-hybrid multi-FX

September 19, 2023 Synth Anatomy 4

Review: Dreadbox Hypnosis Reissue is a super fun hybrid multi-fx box (desktop/Eurorack) that takes your sounds into retro analog lo-fi fields.  In 2018, Dreadbox released Hypnosis, an analog/hybrid multi-fx processor based on the sound charm […]

Walrus Audio Lore review
Hardware

Walrus Audio Lore review with synths, a creative trip into reverse delays and reverbs

September 5, 2023 Synth Anatomy 1

Walrus Audio Lore review: this pedal takes you on a creative soundscape trip with algorithms exploring different facets of reverse delays and reverbs. Working with pedals can be as fun as synthesizers, drum machines, or […]

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