East Beast and West Pest review: Affordable intros to the addictive world of modular synthsCre8Audio's first self contained synths are loads of fun and an incredible value at just $250. By T. O'Brien, 12.01.2022
Moog Mavis review: A surprisingly deep entry-level synthIt's a pseudo-DIY monophonic semi-modular synth that delivers classic Moog sounds for cheap.By T. O'Brien, 06.14.2022
Cre8Audio's NiftyKeys is a MIDI controller you can build a Eurorack synth inCombining a four-octave keyboard and a 112hp Eurorack case for $600 is a surprising bargain.By T. O'Brien, 04.19.2022
VCV will bring its virtual Eurorack synth to your DAW this NovemberThe standalone app will still be free, but you'll need to pay to put VCV Rack inside your DAW.By T. O'Brien, 09.15.2021
Poly Effects starts shipping Hector: The modular synth for your modular synthThe Eurorack sibling of the virtual modular pedal Beebo is now out in the wild.By T. O'Brien, 08.18.2021
Erica Synths Matrix Mixer lets you patch your modular like an Etch A SketchOne of the best features of the SYNTRX is now a standalone unit.By T. O'Brien, 07.23.2021
86Make Noise Strega review: A wonderfully weird, one-of-a-kind synthIt's an amazing drone machine, a lo-fi delay and even a pretty solid overdrive. By T. O'Brien, 06.11.2021
Moog's Sound Studio bundles are modular synth starter kits$1,399 gets you two synths, a mixer, cables, a patch book and adorable carboard cutouts. By T. O'Brien, 03.30.2021
84Poly Effects Beebo review: A versatile and complex touchscreen guitar pedalThis virtual modular synth in pedal form is deep and rewarding, but a little buggy.By T. O'Brien, 02.23.2021
Poly Effects fully merges Digit and Beebo into one super pedalNow all the virtual effects and synth modules are available simultaneously.By T. O'Brien, 01.20.2021
Beebo is basically a modular synth in guitar pedal formPoly Effects touch screen effects unit is also secretly two pedals in one. By T. O'Brien, 07.24.2020