Rack 2 Pro
$149 vcvrack.com
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 in recalling a favorite configuration are a positive creative force, there is no denying that software brings big benefits.
