SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the Laguna Berlin: The Groovebox That Eats Other Grooveboxes for Breakfast

27. April 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the Laguna Berlin: The Groovebox That Eats Other Grooveboxes for Breakfast

Laguna Berlin just crashed the party at SynthFest France 2026, and SYNTH ANATOMY was on the frontline. This isn’t your average groovebox – it’s a digital, all-synthesis beast that wants to be your entire live rig. Forget sample packs and endless menu-diving: Laguna Berlin is about fast hands, dirty synths, and creative sequencing that’ll have your rave bunker shaking. SYNTH ANATOMY’s coverage slices through the hype and gets to the raw, bricky core of this prototype. If you’re into affordable, performance-ready machines that don’t mess about, you’ll want to keep your eyes (and ears) glued to this one.

Groovebox Hydra: Multiple Synthesis Engines, One Box

SYNTH ANATOMY dives straight into the Laguna Berlin, a prototype groovebox that’s not just digital—it’s a full-on synthesis playground. This isn’t some half-baked sample box; it’s got three synth parts, two drum parts, and a menu of groovebox personalities baked in. You want FM? You want chords? You want 8-bit chiptune filth? It’s all there, selectable on the fly.

What sets this machine apart is its commitment to pure synthesis. No samples, no fluff—just digital engines running wild, all powered by web audio tech (for now). The Laguna Berlin lets you pick your poison, with each groovebox model inside offering a different flavour of electronic mayhem. If you’re after a groovebox that can shapeshift mid-set, this thing’s got you covered.

We call it a hyper groove box because it has several versions of the same groove box inside.

"We call it a hyper groove box because it has several versions of the same groove box inside."

© Screenshot/Quote: Synthanatomy (YouTube)

Performance-First: Streamlined Controls for Live Mayhem

We wanted it to have few controls that you can just decide what you do in that moment with very few knobs.

"We wanted it to have few controls that you can just decide what you do in that moment with very few knobs."

© Screenshot/Quote: Synthanatomy (YouTube)

Laguna Berlin is built for the stage, not the studio hermit. The interface is stripped back and direct: just a handful of knobs, 12 buttons, and a shift key to unlock extra functions. You won’t be menu-diving while the crowd waits—everything’s right under your fingers.

The prototype’s got a touch screen and button interface, so you can bash in patterns or tap them out, depending on your mood (or how much Red Bull you’ve had). SYNTH ANATOMY points out that the final unit will keep this quick-access vibe, even if the controls get a facelift. It’s all about speed and spontaneity—no faffing about when it’s time to drop the next banger.

Pattern Chaos: Morphing, Polyrhythms, and More

Here’s where things get spicy. Laguna Berlin isn’t just another step-sequencer box—it’s got variable pattern lengths for polyrhythms, chainable patterns, and a full song mode. You can even morph patterns on the fly, twisting your grooves into new shapes without missing a beat.

Automation is baked in too, with motion sequencing and plans for user-recorded automation in the final release. Want to export or import your patterns? That’s in there, with MIDI and a growing ecosystem on the horizon. If you’re sick of grooveboxes that lock you into rigid loops, this one’s ready to break the chains and let your sets breathe.


Price: Rave Weapon for Under €400

Now for the kicker: Laguna Berlin is aiming for a price tag of €360, keeping it well below the €400 mark. That’s serious value for a standalone groovebox with this much attitude. It’s not just for the gear snobs—this is a street-level synth weapon, ready to land in anyone’s rig without breaking the bank.


Synthesis-Only: The Standalone Party Machine

If you’re a sample fiend, look elsewhere—Laguna Berlin is all about synthesis. SYNTH ANATOMY makes it clear: this box is designed to be your one-stop production and performance tool, with enough sonic muscle to run the whole show solo. No samples, no excuses.

The prototype might look like a brick now, but the final version promises to be sleeker and even more portable. If you want a groovebox that can hold its own at a warehouse party or a bedroom jam, this thing is shaping up to be a proper contender. For the full sonic assault and hands-on demo, you’ll want to watch the video—words barely scratch the surface of what this machine can do.

It could be in case of emergency your only machine and you can still liven a party or whatever you like.

"It could be in case of emergency your only machine and you can still liven a party or whatever you like."

© Screenshot/Quote: Synthanatomy (YouTube)

This article is also available in German. Read it here: https://synthmagazin.at/synth-anatomy-entfesselt-die-laguna-berlin-die-groovebox-die-andere-grooveboxen-zum-fruehstueck-frisst/
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