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Waldorf, D16, SSL: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

28 Oct · Great deals for producers: Waldorf, D16, and SSL are now offering their best plugins at significantly reduced prices - from synthesizer power to studio precision.

The SONICWARE ELZ_1 play v2 – Now With Waldorf Collaboration and 16 of Their Wavetables

23 Oct · Initially produced as a limited run of units under Dr. Yu Endo's 'Personal Projects' banner, the SONICWARE ELZ_1 play gets a useful firmware update and officially joins the SONICWARE roster in full production!

Rick Wakeman Talks Minimoog, Moog Teaches You How to Synthesize, More: Synth Journal

16 Oct · Ever heard about the time Bob Moog had to climb up on stage because Rick Wakeman’s Minimoog was picking up taxi radio chatter?

MPE, Polyphonic Aftertouch & MIDI 2.0: Are You Using the Correct Expression?

11 Oct · Confused about MPE, polyphonic aftertouch, and MIDI 2.0? Follow along as we explore the many ways to express yourself.

Against the Grain: Best Granular Synths & Samplers 2025

06 Oct · Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design. We check out the best granular synths of 2025.

Waldorf Iridium and Quantum Synths Level Up to MIDI 2.0

02 Oct · The arrival of MIDI 2.0 makes the Waldorf Iridium and Quantum the first major hardware synths to support the new protocol.

Waldorf PPG Wave 3.V 2.0 – Too Late or Best in Class?

04 Sep · Waldorf finally update their software version of the wavetable classic as their PPG Wave 3.V gets a 2.0 upgrade!

6 of the Best-Selling Synths of all Time

01 Aug · What makes a synth a top seller? Here are six of the best-selling synths that are still on the market after 10-plus years.

Waldorf Microwave 1 Becomes the Mean Green Machine: Free Update, New Feature

11 Jul · There's a new update for the Waldorf Microwave 1 plugin with a callback to the limited edition Mean Green Machine. It's got a new feature too.

Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer Plugin – Now for iOS!

01 Jul · Not content with reintroducing the old string synth to a 21st-century audience, now we have the Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer in plug-in form and as an iOS app!

Peter Baumann: An Interview With a Berlin School Legend

16 May · We spoke with Peter Baumann to find out the gear he uses, his creative process, and how synthesizers fit in with human evolution.

Waldorf Blofeld for iPad Puts the Hardware in Your Hands

29 Apr · You can now play the Waldorf Blofeld on your iPad, making the popular wavetable synth more affordable than ever.

Waldorf Quantum MK2 Discontinued: End of an Era?

23 Apr · Waldorf has announced that the Quantum MK2 has been discontinued and that no additional units will be made. If you want a Quantum, this could be your last chance!

Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers

07 Apr · Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2025.

5 of the Best Hardware to Software Synth Ports

04 Apr · Why bother with physical keys when you can get the same synthesizer in your DAW? Go native with the best hardware to software synth ports.

German Synthesizers: The Trailblazing History of 5 German Synth Giants

21 Mar · This is the story of German synthesizers as told through the history of five groundbreaking companies.

Make Your Own Wavetables and Get Creative with Wavetable Synthesizers

21 Feb · You unleash the power of your wavetable synthesizer when you make your own wavetables. And it’s easier to do than you think.

5 of the Best Hardware Vocoders: Sing the Body Electric With These Fun Voice Synths

31 Jan · Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders.

Motorola Synths: These Gorgeous Classic Synthesizers Are All Powered by the Same DSP Chips

03 Jan · These are the Motorola synths - and some are still being made today.

Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2024

26 Dec 2024 · With so much to choose from, picking my favorite synths, samplers, and software of 2024 isn't easy. Here's my list of my personal gear highlights of the year!