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5 Incredible Synthesizer Studios: Get Your Hands on the World’s Rarest Synths

15 Aug · You don’t have to buy a Jupiter-8 to play a Jupiter-8. Get access to amazing synths at these mind-blowing synthesizer studios.

5 of the Best Synths for Beginners: Buying Your First Synth

11 Jul · Ready to buy your first synth but don’t know what to get? We're looking at some of the best synths for beginners.

5 of the Best Synth Collaborations

04 Jul · Magic happens when two synthesizer companies work together. These are the best synth collaborations on the market today.

Sequential Take 5 Desktop Module: The Sequential Sound Is Now Even More Compact

01 Jul · Sequential announces the Take 5 Desktop Module, a tabletop version of the affordable analog synth with (almost) no changes to the layout.

Original Sequential Circuits Collectibles for Sale, Pete Townsend’s DX1, More: Synth Journal 

26 Jun · Get your hands on a whole clutch of original Sequential Circuits collectible documents and more in this week’s Synth Journal.

The History of Korg Synthesizers: Japanese Giants

13 Jun · We take a look at the history of Korg synthesizers, the rebel company of the Japanese Big Three that did things their way.

7 of the Best Synths for Indie Bands

06 Jun · Looking for a synthesizer to fill out your group’s on-stage sound? These are the best synths for indie bands.

7 Synths We Can’t Wait For

30 May · Here are the seven synths we can’t wait for - some already announced and some that we can just feel in our bones.

How to Sell Synth Presets

11 Apr · Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.

5 Incredible Synthesizer Museums: Where to See the Rarest Synths in the World

28 Mar · Find out where you can see - and even play! - the world’s rarest synths at these amazing synthesizer museums.

Upcoming iOS Ambient Music Feature, New Life for the Korg DW-8000 & More: Synth Journal

27 Feb · Demos of the Steampipe and Sequential 12, a new OS for the DW-8000, and a dedicated iOS ambient music feature coming in version 18.4.

Five of the Best Synths From Sequential: Complete the Circuit

07 Feb · Everyone knows the Prophet-5 but it’s just one of the best synths from Sequential. Here are the company’s top five instruments.

Making Ambient Music: How to Earn $3000 a Month From Spotify

03 Feb · Ambient is more popular than ever. Six professional musicians give advice on how you can earn money by making ambient music.

Happy 2025! New Year, New Sounds!

08 Jan · Well here we are, ladies and gentlemen, it's 2025! I trust you all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year? Did you get any new synths? If not, why not spruce up your existing gear with some new ...

Tiptop Audio and Buchla 259t, Erica Synths EDU DIY BBD, Minimal Audio Current 2.0: Synth Journal

24 Oct 2024 · Tiptop Audio and Buchla 259t module, new DIY delay module from Erica Synths, Minimal Audio’s Current gets bumped up to 2.0, and much more.

How to Recreate the Classic Roland Juno Sound using Software Plug-ins

23 Oct 2024 · The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.

Sequential Prophet 10 Special Edition: Happy 50th, Sequential!

22 Oct 2024 · As Sequential celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is offering a limited version of its flagship synth, the Rev.4 Sequential Prophet 10 Special Edition.

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Vintage Synths: 5 Compelling Reasons

18 Oct 2024 · Save yourself the hassle and expense and stick with modern recreations. These and 3 more reasons why you shouldn’t buy vintage synths.

Synths Are Scams, Sinevibes Plugins for Korg NTS-1 MKII and NTS-3, Behringer MS-5 Demos: Synth Journal

03 Oct 2024 · Espen Kraft says synths are scams. Is he right or just trolling? That plus Sinevibes Korg plugins, Behringer MS-5 demos and more.

Modern Synth Classics: 9 Incredible Synthesizers We’ll Still Be Talking About in 30 Years

20 Sep 2024 · These are the modern synth classics that we’ll wax nostalgic over in decades to come. Did your favorite make the list?

Full Bucket Music DrumTraqs: FREE Emulation of the Sequential DrumTraks Drum Machine Is So Wonderfully Quirky

14 Sep 2024 · Full Bucket Music DrumTraqs brings the sound and feel of the cult 1980s Sequential Circuits DrumTraks drum machine to your DAW for FREE.

The History Of Sequential: Celebrating 50 Years of Sequential

12 Sep 2024 · This year, Dave Smith’s Sequential Circuits celebrates its 50th Anniversary! We dive into the company's story in this History of Sequential.

GliGli Overcycler: Amazing Synth From Pro-800 Dev

26 Jun 2024 · GliGli Overcycler promises to be a 6-voice hybrid poly with digital oscillators and analog filters and VCAs. And it sounds incredible.