The Waldorf Rocket is a compact, monophonic synthesizer that combines digital oscillators with an analog filter. Released unexpectedly in 2012 after the announcement of the Pulse 2, this tabletop synth packs impressive sonic capabilities into a small,...
The Waldorf Pulse 2 is a desktop monophonic analog synthesizer that builds upon the legacy of the original Pulse and Pulse Plus from the mid-1990s. Released after a lengthy development period (announced in 2012), this modern iteration adopts the form...
The Waldorf Kyra is an FPGA-based virtual analogue synthesizer that offers impressive sonic capabilities in a robust, well-built package. While technologically innovative, the Kyra represents a continuation of Waldorf's synthesizer development following...
The Spectralis 2 is the enhanced successor to Radikal Technologies' sophisticated hybrid synthesizer, establishing a new benchmark in electronic music production. Released as an evolution of the original Spectralis, this powerhouse instrument combines...
The Spectralis is a professional hybrid synthesizer, groovebox, and sequencer developed by Radikal Technologies in 2004. Featuring a powerful combination of digital and analog technology, this versatile instrument serves as both a studio production...
The Access Virus C represents the third generation of the popular Virus synthesizer line, following the A and B models. This modelled analogue synthesizer brings significant upgrades both in its physical design and operating system. With its sleek black...
The Access Virus TI represents a groundbreaking evolution in synthesizer design, bridging the divide between hardware and software instruments through what Access calls "Total Integration" (hence the TI designation). Released in October 2005 after...
The Access Virus TI Snow is an ultra-compact, affordable modelled analogue synthesizer that brings Access's renowned Total Integration (TI) technology to a more accessible price point. Released in 2008, this sleek, off-white module represents the most...
A Portable Powerhouse with a Speaker Twist Several years after the introduction of the original MPC Live, Akai Professional has returned with a refined sequel that builds upon their successful standalone workstation formula. The MPC Live II emerged as a...
The Akai MPC 4000 emerged in an interesting time for music production. By 2002, Akai's MPC line had already established itself as a studio cornerstone for nearly 15 years. The journey began in 1988, a year that saw Roger Linn and Akai join forces to...
