Posts by Lasse Eilers

RESTRUKT, Multiply 2, The Clap: Free Plugins of the Week

RESTRUKT deals with unwanted ambience, Multiply 2 takes free chorus plugins to a new level, and The Clap claps without samples. Free Plugins of the Week!

Alchemy Lab, a Controller for your SID and an Editor for your Oberheim: Synth Journal

This week: Alchemy Lab, an exciting new open-source DSP platform for Eurorack, the ultimate SID controller, and a free Oberheim Xpander and Matrix-12 editor.

Best Stage Pianos for an Authentic Vintage Sound

We've selected some of the best stage pianos available for recreating classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds both in studio and on stage.

Drift Ritual, RVRSE, gFractor: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s collection of free plugins brings you a software synth, instant reverse risers, and a powerful spectrum analyzer: Drift Ritual, RVRSE, and gFractor!

AKAI MPC Sample Review: Back in Stock Again!

Large quantities of the AKAI MPC Sample are now available again. Read more about it in our review!

Dagon, Instant, TheBus: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s round-up of freebies brings you a free alternative to Soothe and a drum plugin that’s heaps of fun. Check out Dagon, Instant, and TheBus!

Erica Synths Echolocator: Firmware Update Adds Frequency Shifter

The Erica Synths Echolocator gets an update! The new firmware lets you choose between a pitch shifter and a frequency shifter for the shimmer effect.

Novation Launchkey 88 MK4: The Launchkey MK4 Series is now Complete

The Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 completes the Launchkey MK4 series with a refreshed design and new, more expressive keys and pads.

The Best MIDI Tools for your Studio and Live Rig

If you’re running a large MIDI setup, you can't do without them: Maximize the potential of your rig with these MIDI tools and problem solvers!

Safari Audio PolyRex: Do We Really Need Another Juno Emulation?

Safari Audio PolyRex brings the Roland Juno-106 to your DAW – with a couple of interesting extras and effects. But is that enough to stand out from the crowd?

Awesome Synthesizer Deals at Thomann Music Days 2026 – Only Until Tomorrow!

Unbelievable Synthesizer Deals: Just in time for summer, the Thomann Music Days are kicking off with plenty of exciting offers for synth fans.

Bricks ’n’ Beats: Best LEGO Instruments

Inspired by the new Olivia Rodrigo LEGO sets, we check out some of the best brick instruments we’ve come across over the years. Some of them even work!

Moonverb, Polarity-RES, SIBALANCE, VOCRIDE: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s round-up brings you a shimmer reverb, a creative resonator effect, and a pair of vocal plugins: Moonverb, Polarity-RES, SIBALANCE, and VOCRIDE!

Why the Minimoog Is the Most Important Synth of all Time

Weekend video tips for all you Moog fans out there: Alex Ball has made a mini-documentary about the iconic Minimoog, and Synthpro restores the rare Minitmoog.

Deals of the Week: Amazing Offers from OXI Instruments, Roland, Tascam

Deals of the week from OXI Instruments, Roland, and Tascam: Save on the OXI One MKII sequencer, the T-8 Beat Machine, and a 10-channel mixer!

KORG NTS-4 Mixer Kit: A 6-Channel Mixer You Can Build Yourself – Available Now!

The new KORG NTS-4 is a six-channel performance mixer for synths and drum machines with built-in effects. The DIY kit is available now!

Free Emulation of the Ultra-Rare CRB Uranus & More: Synth Journal

In this week’s Synth Journal, we check out a free emulation of the ultra-rare CRB Uranus, an update for the 4ms MetaModule, and a new editor for the Prophet-6.

EightyEight, NINER, Polyfreq: Free Plugins of the Week

Free Synths Galore: EightyEight models the Jupiter-8, NINER is a hard-hitting kick drum synth, and Polyfreq is a virtual analog synth with a Soviet-style filter.

Rhodes MK8/80AE: Stunning Ultra-Limited Anniversary Edition Is Ready for Pre-Order!

Rhodes is celebrating 80 years of history with a drop-dead gorgeous special limited edition. Want one? The Rhodes MK8/80AE is now available for pre-order!

Best Hammer Action Keyboard Controllers 2026

Do you swear by a keyboard with a piano-like feel? Then, a hammer action keyboard controller is one of the most important pieces of gear in your studio.

Erica Synths Razornator: Desktop Performance Effect with 5 Resonators

Erica Synths Razornator warps and mangles your signals with five tuned delay lines – all in a handy desktop effect that just screams live performance.

Orra Pump, EQ Pro, Series 9000: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s round-up of freebies brings you drawable modulation, a seriously impressive dynamic EQ, and a vintage sampler filter. Check out Orra Pump, EQ Pro, and Series 9000!

Novation, IK Multimedia, Apogee: 3 Hot Deals of the Week!

Hot, hotter, hot deals: This week, you can save on groove boxes from Novation, a controller from IK Multimedia, and a high-end interface from Apogee.

Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin V2: Big Upgrade for the Software Synth!

The Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin gets a big upgrade with loads of exciting features, such as virtual voice cards and new multi modes. V1 gets an update, too!