Best Software Synths of 2022: Classic recreations & Innovative Weirdness!
30 Dec 2022 in Synths
What were the best software synths of 2022? From classic to innovative, here are my picks of the year's best and most interesting soft synths...
The Best Synths of 2022: Big polys, mini polys and more
28 Dec 2022 in Synths
This year's new synthesizers mixed up bold ideas, nuanced pathways, reissues and plenty of vintage vibes. Here are my top 5 synths of 2022.
Best Pedals of 2022: Top 5 Stompboxes you should check out
26 Dec 2022 in Guitar
The Best Pedals of 2022 contains my top 5 new stompboxes from the last 12 months, perfect for live or studio use and easy to use.
Melody Oracle: Sequencer, synthesizer, board game and spirit organ
22 Dec 2022 in Synths
Let the spirits guide your sequence with the cosmic Melody Oracle musical pattern divinator. Part board game, part exploratory sonic universe
Midweek Modular: Apollo spaceships, Anti zombie detection and clones
21 Dec 2022 in Synths
This week we get a control panel pulled from a Battlestar Viper, detection of warm bodies and Mutable Instruments modules are getting everywhere.
THE MYSTIC Semi-Modular FM Desktop Synth
21 Dec 2022 in Synths
The Mystic is a new device from Recovery, who are known for their quirky, yet interesting approach to sound generation and effects.
Arturia MS-20 Filter – get an awesome filter plugin for FREE!
Arturia has released the Filter MS-20 plugin as a FREE Christmas gift! Get your hands on this emulation of the classic filter before it's too late!
SERGE Paperface 2.0: 50 year anniversary redesign of a classic
20 Dec 2022 in Synths
A redesigned anniversary edition of the classic Paperface modular series from 1972. The circuits are original, but Serge has added some refinements.
SoundForce SFC-8 Jupiter-8 controller is now ready to ship
20 Dec 2022 in Synths
The SFC-8 MIDI controller for virtual Jupiter-8 plugins is now ready to ship. We also saw the new uDCO oscillator and the S-LD LinnDrum module.
Guitar Gear Gems: Fender Japan Elemental Series
20 Dec 2022 in Guitar
The Fender Japan Elemental Series is launched and the latest Heather Brown Art Canvas. Plus, SolidGoldFX takes on legendary Canadian pedal brand
Erica Synths SYNTRX II synthesizer of darkness is now open to preorder
20 Dec 2022 in Synths
Erica Synths unveiled the stunning SYNTRX II exploratory synthesizer at Superbooth along with the LXR drum module. The synth is ready to ship
Zoom G2 Four and G2X Four: New low price amp modellers & multi-FX
15 Dec 2022 in Guitar
These new Zoom G2 Four and G2X Four pedals offer upgraded amp modelling and a whole load of benefits for musicians on a budget
AKAI APC Mini Mk2 and APC Key 25 Mk2: Facelift for the Ableton Controllers
AKAI has refreshed the APC Mini and APC Key 25 controllers for Ableton Live. What do the APC Mini Mk2 and APC Key 25 Mk2 have to offer?
Vulcan: 8-Voice analogue polysynth for Eurorack
14 Dec 2022 in Synths
Can you squeeze an 8-voice analogue polysynth into a reasonably sized Eurorack module? Hampshire Electronics believes it can; it's called The Vulcan.
The OTO Bébé Chérie is an analogue mixer for electronic music
We check out the new OTO Bébé Chérie. A new mini-jack-based 6-input analogue mixer from the boutique French manufacturer, OTO Machines.
Introducing the Zoom MicTrak range of next-generation audio recorders
14 Dec 2022 in Tech
We check out the new Zoom MicTrak Series! A complete range of professional digital recorders aimed at musicians and content creators.
Midweek Modular: Triple Steeple, vintage emulators and big fat tubes
14 Dec 2022 in Synths
Shakmat has released the Triple Steeple 3-channel envelope, Sovage has vintage tone to add to your patch & Orpho keeps warm with a vacuum VCO
Roland Bundle Five TR-iffic Drum Machines
Following the release of their Analog Polysynth Collection, Roland have released the Drum Machine Collection featuring 5 classic rhythm boxes
Pharmasonic Roland System-100 cloned for Eurorack. Buyer beware?
14 Dec 2022 in Synths
Pharmasonic has released single-panel clones of the Roland System-100 Synthesizer 101 and Expander 102. But can you actually buy them?
Guitar Gear Gems: Germanium Boost with ultra rare components
13 Dec 2022 in Guitar
JHS Germanium Boost using ultra rare components, Jack White's latest pedal collaboration and a tiny minimal guitar tuner
Review: Arturia Pigments 4 Polychrome Synth
Arturia update their impressive polychrome soft synth, Pigments, to version 4. How have Arturia improved on this highly regarded instrument?
The elysia xpressor neo: a modern stereo VCA compressor redesigned
13 Dec 2022 in Studio
We check out the newly redesigned elysia xpressor neo! The versatile VCA compressor is now even better suited for modern recording.
