Posts by Lasse Eilers

Reflexive EQ, KonvIR Lite, Lil’ Miss Doubler: Free Plugins of the Week

Reflexive EQ is a free dynamic EQ, KonvIR Lite simulates virtual acoustic spaces, and Lil’ Miss Doubler is, well, a little doubler: Free Plugins of the Week!

Behringer UB-1 Micro: A Baby Oberheim in your Pocket

The Behringer UB-1 Micro puts Oberheim sound in your pocket! The tiny analog synth is built around Oberheim Matrix-style oscillators and filters.

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Amp Update: New Amp Synth Engine & More!

The Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field gets a big update! The new Amp Synth Engine lets you record your guitar through the OP-1's effects. But that's not all!

Top 10 Best-Selling Synths of 2025

Which were the best-selling synths of this year? We got an exclusive look at Thomann's sales figures in 2025. Get ready for some surprises!

Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2025: Our Top 5

With several spectacular new releases, 2025 was a great year for groove machines! We check out the best samplers and drum machines of the year.

Mesa Lite, KLYP, XMTape&Clip: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s round-up brings you not one, but three useful free clipper plugins: Mesa Lite, KLYP, and XMTape&Clip. Free plugins of the week!

u-he Zebralette 3 Is Officially Out: The Free Software Synth Gets a Major Update

u-he has officially released Zebralette 3! After what felt like an eternity of beta testing, the latest version of the free software synth is now out in the wild.

Soft Memo, Double Q, BALSAM: Synth Journal

This week, we check out Soft Memo, a patchable multi-effects box. Also: Pamela's Disco, a neural gesture controller with CV outputs, and a stunning modal synth.

FB-02, ZL Equalizer 2, FerricTDS mkIII: Free Plugins of the Week

This week, Full Bucket Music serves up ‘80s nostalgia with FB-02, an emulation of the classic Yamaha FB-01 FM sound module. Free plugins of the week!

Erica Synths Xenodrive: Hard-Hitting Stereo Distortion – Ready for Pre-Order

Erica Synths Xenodrive joins the manufacturer’s range of desktop performance effects! The hybrid distortion unit is now ready for pre-order.

Famous Synth Presets: Sounds that Made History

Some synth presets shaped the sound of entire decades. We check out some of the most famous synth presets in music history.

Vangelis and the Yamaha CS-80: The Legendary Sounds

The man, the synth, the legend: Vangelis made music history with his scores for Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire. Revel in the glory of the iconic CS-80 sounds!

Sentinel, Drox II, PSP Spector: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s round-up brings you MIDI-controlled distortion, stutter effects, and an awesome spectrum analyzer. Check out Sentinel, Drox II, and PSP Spector!

Best Synth Deals for Cyberweek 2025: Moog, Behringer, Elektron & More – Update!

Thomann’s Cyberweek sale is in full swing and a bunch of new synth deals have just been added! Save on synths, drum machines, and controllers!

Mega Deal: 30% Off Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 and a FREE Drum Machine!

Here’s an awesome deal from Pittsburgh Modular and cre8audio: Save almost 30% on the amazing Voltage Lab 2 AND get a FREE drum machine!

Valhalla DSP Supermassive 5.0: The Free Reverb Plugin Gets a Big Update

Valhalla DSP has released Valhalla Supermassive 5.0! Everyone’s favorite free reverb plugin gets a new Sirius mode for crisp and clean reverbs.

Diffusia, Body, DSS-130SE: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s collection of the best free plugins brings you two unique synths and a simple but very effective dynamics plugin: Check out Diffusia, Body, and DSS-130SE.

Thomann Cyberweek 2025: Best Digital Piano and Keyboard Deals

The Thomann Cyberweek Sale is in full swing! Discover the best digital piano and keyboard deals and save on stage pianos, arranger workstations, and more!

B00GA, KAONA Fresh, and a new Book by Love Hultén: Synth Journal

In this edition of Synth Journal: B00GA by Hainbach and AudioThing, an ingenious cooling solution for your Eurorack, and a new book by Love Hultén.

Best MIDI Controller Apps for iOS: Control your Synths from your iPhone or iPad

MIDI controller apps are one of the quickest and cheapest ways to add a custom controller to your setup. Turn your iPad or iPhone into a controller!

Crush FX, Selene, StereoChorus: Free Plugins of the Week

Crush FX is a free multi-effects processor with 15 studio-grade effects! We’ve also got a beautiful algorithmic reverb and a wide stereo chorus.

Make Noise Multiwave: A New Breed of Wavetable Oscillator

Make Noise unveils the next module of the New Universal Synthesizer System: Multiwave is an 8-channel wavetable oscillator with a bunch of tricks up its sleeve.

Expressive E Osmose 61: 5 Octaves of Pure Expression

Expressive E has announced the Osmose 61! With five octaves, the larger version of the revolutionary keyboard offers even more creative freedom.

Behringer BQ-10: Bringing Back the SQ-10 – Almost!

The Behringer BQ-10 is becoming a reality! The analog sequencer takes clues from the famous KORG SQ-10 from the 1970s.