Host Nick Batt – in his latest Sonic Lab review – shares an in-depth review of the new Dreadbox Artemis analog polyphonic synthesizer.
Batt says that there’s a lot to like.
“I immediately gelled with the Artemis, and found myself frequently lost in sound while I should have been getting on with the review,” he says, adding, “The sound is delightful, and if you like the Dreadbox sound, then this could be a natural progression.”
On the cons side, Batts nots that the Artemis’s price of £1077 puts in up against digital synths and mass-produced synths that offer more polyphony or features.
Watch Batt’s Artemis review, and share your thoughts on the synth in the comments!
Synthesist Starsky Carr – in his latest video – shares an in-depth review of the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M.
The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M is a compact desktop module with a huge range, from classic PPG tones to modern wavetable magic.
“This demo shows why it could be your next dream synth,” says Carr. “In this video, I put it through its paces with a full demo and review, showing how it stacks up against the bigger 3rd Wave keyboard and even the Behringer Wave.
“If you’ve seen my earlier videos on the 3rd Wave, you’ll know how close they get to that classic PPG sound,” adds Carr. “But the 8M adds serious flexibility: multi-timbrality, modern workflow, and the ability to create wavetables from audio. This isn’t just a clone – it’s a synth that pushes forward while staying true to the heritage.”
Watch the 3rd Wave 8M review and share your thoughts on it in the comments!
Elektron guru Matthew Piecora – in his latest EZBOT video – shows how you can use the Euclidean sequencer in the Digitakt, Digitone, Syntakt, or Analog Rytm to create generative melodies.
“This approach lets you generate melodies in scale, polyphonically, on all machines, while still maintaining a sense of control,” notes Piecora. “It’s a ton of fun and the results are always useful for getting a track started.”
Check it out and share your thoughts on this approach in the comments!
