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How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure

13 Aug · Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.

The best pocket synths for getting creative on the go

12 Aug · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!

Faded Instruments: Faded Toolbox candy coloured 1U modules

12 Aug · Plugin developer Faded Instruments has plunged into modular hardware with a Faded Toolbox of colourful and passive 1U Eurorack modules.

Neumann M 49 V: highly limited tube microphone reissue up for order

11 Aug · The Neumann M 49 V (M 49 reissue) is now available for order from the manufacturer and its dealers, priced around EUR 8,500.

Samples of the week: Vocalise 3, Aquatic Predators, Master Tanbur

11 Aug · Samples of the week is here with new releases by Heavyocity, BOOM Library, Rast Sound, and other sampling maestros!

Golden Age Project PRE-73 Jr Premier announced

11 Aug · Swedish manufacturer Golden Age Project announced the Pre-73 Jr Premier, an affordable boutique version of the compact Pre-73 Jr.

Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium: Rare ’60s fuzz recreated

11 Aug · Catalinbread's Fuzzrite Germanium is based on a rare Mosrite fuzz from the late 1960s. Recreating the vintage tone, but offering a modern one as well.

Noise Engineering Tymp Legio & Polydactyl Versio

Noise Engineering Tymp Legio and Polydactyl Versio

11 Aug · More DSP-based modules from Noise Engineering. Tymp Legio is a percussion module with "Wackitude", and Polydactyl Versio brings multiband dynamics.

Ernie Ball Music Man HT Series: Heat Treated pickups

11 Aug · Ernie Ball Music Man HT Series has now officially launched with the new Cutlass HT, StringRay HT and Sabre HT models. Each with heat-treated pickups.

Kramer Striker Collection: ’80s shred on a budget

11 Aug · Kramer Striker Collection features three new '80s shred-style models with bold colours. Each model also offers plenty of bang for your buck.

IK Multimedia AmpliTube TONEX: AI tone capture

11 Aug · IK Multimedia AmpliTube TONEX will be available as an app (iPhone/iPad) as well as standalone and as a plug-in for Mac and PC. Capture your tone.

iZotope Ozone 10 and RX 10: free upgrades if you buy v9 until Sep 12

10 Aug · iZotope announced Ozone and RX 10 are coming very soon, with solid discounts and free upgrades to Ozone / RX 10 coming your way at launch.

Midweek Modular: Timbral sculpting, 101 sequencing and Roots melodies

10 Aug · This week saw an extraordinary filter folder from FSS, an SH-101 style sequencer from ALM and discovered extraordinary melodies in ROOTS.

Synthfest 2022 and Modular Meets Leeds: Not to be missed!

10 Aug · Tickets are available, and programme details emerge for this year's Synthfest in Sheffield. Meanwhile, this weekend there's Modular Meets Leeds.

Excite Audio plug-ins get Apple Silicon compatible updates, go on sale

10 Aug · Excite Audio plug-ins got Apple Silicon compatibility updates and went on sale at EUR 59 each (EUR 68 reg.) The Lifeline Bundle is a great deal, too.