KORG Poly-800: Classic Gear – The Affordable ’80s Poly
14 Aug in Synths
The KORG Poly-800 is about as ‘80s as they come. Here’s how it broke the $1000 price barrier and became a runaway hit.
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5 of the Best DJ Headphones for 2026
Whether you’re a beginner spinner or a chief party rocker, these are five of the best DJ headphones for 2026.
Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2: Analog Synth Taking East Coast Into the Future
11 Aug in Synths
Pittsburgh Modular’s Lifeforms SV-2 is a new analog synth with thru-zero FM, unusual oscillator waveshapes, that Pittsburgh filter, and more gain than you’ll know what to do with.
Arturia Jup-8000 V, Arturia Pigments 7, Steinberg HALion 7.5: 3 Amazing Soft Synth and Sampler Deals
08 Aug in Deals
Beef up your virtual studio with these three amazing instruments, including Arturia’s Jup-8000 V and Pigments 7, and HALion 7.5 from Steinberg.
5 of the Most Unique-Sounding Synths
07 Aug in Synths
Some synthesizers just hit different. Here are five of the most unique-sounding synths.
Alesis Andromeda A6 Is Getting a VST Version? Synth Journal
06 Aug in Synths
Isla Electronics is making a virtual Alesis Andromeda A6 for Caladan and wants to do a VST version too. That plus an ASR-10 hardware recreation.
ATOV FaderPunk: PunkBus Eurorack Breakout Module and New Firmware Available
04 Aug in Synths
ATOV’s FaderPunk MIDI controller gets even better with a new breakout Eurorack module called PunkBus and firmware.
Vermona drumDING: Now Available!
02 Aug in Synths
The long-awaited Vermona drumDING with analog and sampling together is now available for preorder.
Synths of Prog Rock: 5 Instruments That Helped Define the Progressive Sound
31 Jul in Synths
Progressive rock shook up the blues-based establishment in the 1970s. These are five synths of prog rock.
1010music bluebox 1.3 Firmware Adds Sidechain, Spectrum Analyzer, iPhone Compatibility
bluebox from 1010music gets a welcome update with exciting new features. Find out how to get ahold of the beta firmware.
Mastering for DJs: 5 Apps to Give Your Mix That Sparkling Finish
30 Jul in DJ
Mastering for DJs shouldn’t be an afterthought. Here are five pieces of software to take your mix over the finish line.
Eurorack Synthesizers: How Modular Has Changed Synths
24 Jul in Synths
Here are some of the ways that modular has changed traditional synths, and recommendations for Eurorack synthesizers to try yourself.
Tom Horn SinTH2: A Monster Digital Polysynth With 5 Oscillators
21 Jul in Synths
Long for the glory days of sample synthesis? Check out the new SinTH2, a five-oscillator sample-based beast of a synthesizer from Tom Horn.
Psychedelic Synthesizers: What Makes a Synth Trippy?
18 Jul in Synths
What are the best synths for out-there music? Come along as we explore psychedelic synthesizers.
5 of the Best Synths for Sound Design
17 Jul in Synths
Get deep into synthesis with these five best synths for sound design, with analog, wavetable and hybrid machines all here to inspire you.
Transparent TB-303! Refaced Deckard’s Dream! Synth Journal
16 Jul in Synths
What could be more acid than a transparent TB-303? That and more trippy things in this week’s Synth Journal.
5 of the Best Turntables for Sampling
Make beats with vinyl? Then you need a good record player in your life. These are the best turntables for sampling.
u-he Zebra 3.0.1: Free Update Brings New MSEG Triggers, Macro Functions, and More
14 Jul in Synths
u-he Zebra 3.0.1 brings global MSEG triggers, new macro functions for Control A/B/C/D, and MPE improvements. And yes, it's a free update.
The History of EMS: British Giants
10 Jul in Synths
The VCS3 launched one of the most influential musical instrument companies ever. This is the history of EMS.
OXI E16 Update: The MIDI Controller Gets New Looper Modes, More
10 Jul in Synths
Expand the possibilities of the OXI E16 with its biggest update yet, including a redesigned Looper with tempo synchronization and an app.
Tasty Chips GR-MEGA Firmware Update 1.7 Reworks the Granular Engine
09 Jul in Synths
Tasty Chips takes its GR-MEGA to new heights with a “monumental” firmware update that reworks the granular engine.
Make Noise NUSS: Firmware Updates for Multiwave, PoliMaths and MultiMod
09 Jul in Synths
Lots of improvements for Make Noise NUSS modules, including a new way to modulate wave position in Multiwave and a new quantizer mode.
Cyma Forma ALT Is a Beautiful Soundscape Synthesizer With Eyes and Ears
09 Jul in Synths
Cyma Forma ALT combines unique, melodic features and a jaw-droppingly gorgeous analog sound into a unique package.
Analogue Solutions Filtopia Is a Synthesizer With 5 Filters!
09 Jul in Synths
How many filters are too many for a synthesizer? If you said six, then Analogue Solutions’ new Filtopia is what you need - because it’s got 5!