THE ALTERNATIVES

Make Noise 0-Coast £439

The ‘no coast’ is another desktop synth that blends ideas from East and West Coast synthesis makenoisemusic.com

Moog DFAM £489

Moog’s percussion-focused semi-modular puts modulation at the fore moogmusic.com

Korg Volca Modular £190

Korg’s latest compact synth is a cheap-and-cheerful take on West Coast synthesis korg.com