Posts by Adam Douglas

Household Names: The Best-Selling Synths Of All Time

Not every synth can rise to the top of the best-seller list. Here are five great synthesizers that are still raking in the cash after 10-plus years.

New Roland TR-8S and TR-6S Firmware: Free CR-78 and Chromatic 808 Bass

New firmware for TR-8S and TR-6S includes an ACB emulation of the CR-78 and a new instrument made from pitched 808 booms. And they’re free!

Analogue Solutions Ample – The greatest AS synth ever?

The latest monosynth from Analogue Solutions combines some of the best features from the company's recent instruments into one Ample package.

D16 Group’s Drumazon 2 Will Get New Effects, Busses, Trigger Outs

Is it the one after 909? The long-awaited update for D16 Group’s Drumazon 2 will release this 909 Day, September 9, with effects, busses and more.

Classic Gear: Roland Juno-106

Is owning a vintage Roland Juno-106 really all it's cracked up to be? We look at this classic polysynth and how you can create its sound.

The Best Synths for Beginners: Buying Your First Synth

Ready to buy your first synth but don’t know what to get? Here's some of the best synths for beginners to point you in the right direction.

Bob Moog-Designed Crumar Spirit To Return

The 1983 Crumar Spirit, one of the wildest analogue synths ever made, is slated for a revival by the Italian company. Hold onto your hats!

Behringer BQ-10 Analog Sequencer Leak – Looks Like The Korg SQ-10!

Behringer appear to be readying a clone of the classic Korg SQ-10 analog sequencer. And from the looks of it, it has a number of additional features.

Classic Gear: The Roland System-100

We take a deeper look into the Roland System-100, an influential landmark semi-modular analogue synthesizer system still revered today.

Superbooth 23: Korg Berlin to Show New Prototype, Acoustic Synthesis_phase 5 – Update!

From Korg Berlin, new photos and details on the Acoustic Synthesis_phase 5, an unusual hybrid electroacoustic synthesizer prototype.

AI Synthesis: The Future Of Synthesizers Is Coming Soon

In this special report on AI synthesis, we try to answer the question: could an AI-powered soft synth someday mimic a Roland Jupiter-8?

Synth Giants: The History of Korg Synthesizers

Always independent and always unique; we take a look at The History of Korg Synthesisers. The rebel company that did things their way...

Baby Audio BA-1 is a Yamaha CS synthesizer emulation with fun extras

Baby Audio BA-1 is the plugin company's first software instrument, an emulation of Yamaha’s criminally overlooked 1980s mini synth CS01.

Japanese Giants: The History of Roland Synthesizers

Monosynths to Modulars, Junos to Jupiters; The History of Roland Synthesisers takes in some of the most famous synth & drum sounds of all time...

NAMM 2023: Bastl Instruments Bestie – The mixer designed to sound bad!

The Bastl Instruments Bestie is a mini analogue mixer that’s been designed to overload with up to 20dB of additional gain possible on every channel.

Japanese Giants: The History of Yamaha Synthesizers

In this series, we look at the Big Three Japanese manufacturers that have changed music. First up: the history of Yamaha synthesizers.

The Best Modern Synth Clones – Affordable Essential Classics!

These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.

Review: Roland SH-4d – A Multitude Of Oscillators

Roland revives the SH line with the new tabletop SH-4d synthesizer, combining virtual analogue with digital oscillators. Is it worthy of the SH name?

The Most Underrated Synths: 5 That Deserve A Second Look

For every synthesizer that makes an immediate splash there are some that don’t make waves. Here are our picks for the most underrated synths.

Review: Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 – Lofi Hip-Hop Hardware Sampling

Think you don’t need a hardware sampler? Sonicware’s Liven Lofi-12 sampling groovebox says otherwise and it makes some pretty convincing arguments.

Buying Synthesizers From Japan – The Secret World of Cheap Synths?

Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.

Get Your Hands On The Moog Knob Kit

Customize your Moog semi-modular synthesizers and 6mm shaft compatible Eurorack modules with Moog’s handy Knob Kit for Knurled Pots.

Review: Universal Audio Volt 476P Audio Interface

If you're searching for a versatile, affordable audio interface with premium audio processing then the Universal Audio Volt 476P could be for you.

The Best Affordable Synthesizers For Every Budget

It can be tough shopping for a new synthesizer when you’re on a budget. However, there are plenty of surprisingly affordable synths out there.