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VCV Rack 2 Pro $149

CONTACT WHO: VCV WEB: vcvrack.com KEY FEATURES I/O: Dark room mode. Module selections to save, share, edit and move selections of modules. Enhanced module browser. Redesigned UI and built-in modules. Port tooltips, context menu and key commands. Optimised real-time engine with multiple audio interface support (if supported by manufacturer). Add/remove individual modules from the VCV Library

Even those with only a passing interest in the world of music technology can’t have failed to notice that the rise of the DAW and digital music making hasn’t killed-off the love of hardware. In fact it could be argued that the dominance of computers in music making has only increased the urge of some to connect with the non-virtual world – and this is especially the case when it comes to synths. The massive growth in the availability of Eurorack modules has tied into this narrative, alongside the yearning for some musicians to travel down less predictable sonic pathways. However, building a modular system is not for the hard-up or faint-hearted, and while some claim that the use of patch cables and difficulty

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