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FM GEAR GUIDE

HIGH-END SYNTHS

Sequential Prophet-5 £3,000

Full Review: FM374

The best incarnation and easily adds enough to bring it into 2021. Other options cost less... but they’re not a Prophet-5, are they?

Korg Prologue from £1,299

Review: FM332 Despite a few surprising omissions, this sounds inspiring. A unique character, plus the analogue voices layered with VPM sounds and effects sound magical!

Moog Sub 37 $1,579

Review: FM286 With a richer set of features and fewer operational hurdles than its predecessor, the Sub 37 is a superb and highly desirable upgrade to the Phatty family of Moog synths.

ASM Hydrasynth £1,299

Review: FM360 An impressive first release from a new brand. Hydrasynth looks and sounds great, invites exploration, is built to last and is hugely expressive. What’s not to like?

Yamaha MODX £1,242

While it can overwhelm, the sounds, versatility and portability are hard to argue with. The MODX combines

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