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Essential Tools For Music Making
DIGITAL POLYSYNTHS
Korg Modwave
£699
Full Review: FM373 (MkI) | The latest of Korg’s digital synths to get a MkII overhaul, Modwave is the most innovative hardware Wavetable synth on the market right now, enhanced with an expanded voice count and parameter feature flexibility.
ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe £1,489
Review: FM383
The Deluxe is a great-sounding, flexible polysynth, ideal as a performance-led keyboard that can successfully reach a wide range of tones and textures.
Expressive E Osmose €1,799
Review: FM398
With expression at the forefront, Osmose could be the all-in-one, future-proofed synth and controller you’ve been waiting for.
Roland Jupiter-X £2,432
Review: FM396
A fabulous-sounding instrument that, despite being 100% digital, manages to capture the spirit and grandeur of its famous analogue namesake.
Arturia MiniFreak £539
Review: FM391
Although less of a trailblazer than the original MicroFreak, this is a stellar, versatile-sounding hybrid synth that’s a joy to get hands-on with…
DJ CONTROLLERS
Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10
£1,469
The latest flagship controller from Pioneer DJ is revamped to take control of Rekordbox’s new stems capabilities. It also has vastly improved jog displays and connectivity.
NI Traktor Kontrol X1 £259
It’s been several years since NI brought out any new Traktor hardware. The X1 is designed to aid looping and effects with an innovative lighting system to help key your eyes off the screen.