Full Review: FM352 Dual filters and some great routing, modulation and patching possibilities make this more than just another semi-modular. The modulated reverb is great for drones and FX too.
Korg ARP 2600 FS $3,899
Full Review: FM354
This limited reissue isn’t cheap, but it is a loving recreation of a legend that lets modern musicians experience a brand new ARP 2600 with none of the quirks of a vintage unit.
Arturia MiniBrute 2S £575
Review: FM328 The second coming of ’Brute sees it take on an expanded synth engine and semi-modular architecture. The sequencerfocused 2S is our favourite.
Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 $629
Review: FM341 A characterful semi-modular that wears its influences on its sleeve, but still has its own unique style and sound.
Korg Volca Modular £190
Review: FM342 A West Coast synth in a compact package. It may be fiddly and a little complicated, but if you’re willing to give in to its experimental ethos, the Modular is endless fun.
Moog Grandmother £879
Review: FM336 Not a complete all-rounder, but this is a fine semi-modular synth with genuine
Moog pedigree. You might just consider selling your grandmother to get one...
Korg MS-20 mini £499
Review: FM265 It’s been out a few years now, but this is still a faithful resurrection of the
MS-20, at a crazily good price. Everyone should own one!
Moog DFAM drum synth £549
Review: FM333 A unique and inspiring percussion synth, and the perfect partner to the
Mother-32. The lack of MIDI is quite disappointing though.
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command £1,020
Review: FM346 Likely an acquired taste, with its unpredictable sequencers and filters, but if you embrace the chaos this is truly inspirational.
Behringer Neutron £549
Review: FM334 Despite a couple of design issues, the Neutron is a fun, useful and immensely flexible synth. At the suggested price, it’s fantastic value for money.