Posts by Lasse Eilers
LIRA-8, Deess-ertic Lite, Echodude BBD-150: Free Plugins of the Week
LIRA-8 brings the mighty SOMA Lyra-8 drone synth to your DAW as a free plugin! This week’s round-up also features a free de-esser plugin and a classic BBD delay.
Intellijel Swells: The Ultimate Reverb Module for Creative Sound Design?
11 Apr in Synths
Intellijel Swells turns reverb into an instrument for creative experimentation. One of the most exciting reverb modules for Eurorack to come out in recent years!
Thomann Spring Sale: Amazing Synth Deals with Discounts up to 60%!
Thomann’s massive Spring Sale is here—and with it, tons of awesome synth deals! Find the best offers on synths, samplers, grooveboxes, and controllers right here.
ARP Odyssey Alternatives: The Best Hardware and Software Emulations
06 Apr in Synths
The legendary ARP Odyssey remains one of the most sought-after vintage synths. Can't afford an original? Check out these ARP Odyssey alternatives!
Black Diamond Distortion, filter.tank, Tentacles: Free Plugins of the Week
05 Apr in Studio
Is Black Diamond Distortion really “the one distortion plug-in to rule them all”, as the developer claims? Find out in this week’s round-up of free plugins!
Deals of the Week: Bargains from Moog, Roland and Erica Synths!
Don’t miss these deals of the week and save on the inspiring Moog Messenger, the legendary Roland SP-404 MKII sampler, and the awesome Erica Synths Zen Delay!
Initial Audio SourceLab: Who Needs Serum, Anyway?
30 Mar in Synths
Initial Audio SourceLab is one of the most powerful alternatives to Xfer Records Serum. Recently updated to version 2.0, it is now even more versatile.
INTERSECT, Sirial, Spectrus: Free Plugins of the Week
29 Mar in Studio
INTERSECT is a free sample slicer that lets you reshuffle loops in the blink of an eye! Check it out in this week’s roundup of the best free plugins.
Synth Journal: Erica Synths KONSTRUKT-8 is a Modular Drum Machine you can Build Yourself!
26 Mar in Synths
This week’s Synth Journal is packed with Eurorack news: Check out Erica Synths' awesome KONSTRUKT-8 drum machine and the latest from Make Noise, ALM, and more!
Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t: The Mighty MARF is Finally Shipping!
26 Mar in Synths
The much-anticipated Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator (MARF) is now available for purchase!
Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2026: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage
23 Mar in Synths
Like to travel light? A portable keyboard controller fits in your hand luggage and lets you get creative in your favorite DAW software wherever you are.
Elektor Formant: Exploring the Legendary DIY Modular Synth from the 1970s
22 Mar in Synths
The Elektor Formant is one of the most exciting DIY projects in the history of synths. Two fantastic new videos explore the legendary modular system.
DuskVerb, Voltus FX, Echo1: Free Plugins of the Week
22 Mar in Studio
This week’s collection of freebies is all about free reverb and delay plugins with a twist. Check out DuskVerb, Voltus FX, and Echo1!
Thomann Spring Sale: The Best Keyboard and Piano Deals
The Thomann Spring Sale is your chance to save big! We check out the best keyboard and piano deals – from the famous Nord Electro to the perfect Easter gifts.
ANINA, epicVerb mkII, RazorClip: Free Plugins of the Week
15 Mar in Studio
ANINA gives tools like Soothe 2 and Trackspacer a run for their money – for free! Check it out in this week's round-up of the best free plugins.
Arturia MiniLab 3 Rose Quartz & Aquamarine: Hubba Bubba Beats
The Arturia MiniLab 3 gets even more colorful with flashy new Rose Quartz and Aquamarine editions. Turn your studio into a candy shop!
The best Digital Pianos – from Budget to Professional!
09 Mar in Synths
Finding the right digital piano for beginners or advanced players doesn't have to be hard! We check out different types of digital pianos in our buyer's guide.
Polarity-MD, Big Max Zero, Waveform Compressor: Free Plugins of the Week
08 Mar in Studio
This week’s round-up of free plugins is all about dynamics: Check out Polarity-MD, Big Max Zero, and Waveform Compressor!
Elektron Syntakt OS 1.40 Out Now: New Sample Player Machine & More!
04 Mar in Synths
The Elektron Syntakt gets a major update with a new sample player machine and many other improvements.
Puffer Fish, ÆLAPSE, Phlegetron: Free Plugins of the Week
01 Mar in Studio
Colorful saturation, dual-band distortion, and a vintage-inspired combination of tape delay and spring reverb: Check out Puffer Fish, ÆLAPSE, and Phlegetron.
Best Mixers for Synths: Mixers for Electronic Live Performance
23 Feb in Synths
If you produce or perform with synths and drum machines, you need a mixer that’s up for the task. We check out some of the best mixers for synths.
Sequential Fourm or Take 5: Which One Sounds Better?
22 Feb in Synths
Which synth sounds better: the Sequential Fourm or Take 5? This YouTuber produced a detailed side-by-side comparison of the two Sequential synths.
