A superior semi-modular synth at a bargain price.
We see so many soft synths that it's sometimes hard for us to get excited by them. But u-he's new ACE - or Any Cable Everywhere - has managed to get a serious rise out of us. Not only is it born of excellent stock (u-he's Zebra 2 synth and Uhbik effects bundle both earned five star reviews on MusicRadar), but it uses an approach that's actually quite uncommon in soft synths: it's a semi-modular design that doesn't differentiate between audio signals and modulation sources.
Pros:
- Charming 'analogue' sound.
- Endless routing possibilities.
- Fun to use.
- Crazy low price.
Cons:
- Not for beginners.
- Patch cables can get messy.
- CPU usage can be high.
Verdict
- This exceptional synth is about as close as software gets to a genuine analogue semi-modular experience. It really is ace!
Rating:
- 5/5 Stars
Read the full review at Music Radar
