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The History Of Mellotron: British Giants

10 Apr · Everyone from the Beatles to Oasis used the Mellotron. Although it's a very British story, the history of Mellotron actually began in America.

Freak of the Week! – Sounds and Presets

08 Apr · Arturia's line of 'Freak' synthesizers gets a lot of love, and rightly so. This week, we have a bank for each version, one of them free, along with patches for Moog's Subsequent 37 and the Waldorf Iridium.

Crazy Nintendo Synthesizers, Jean-Michel Jarre Writes a Book, More:  Synth Journal

02 Apr · We’ve got two wild Nintendo synths this week, one from Love Hultén and the other a glitchy take on the Game Boy.

Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2026: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage

23 Mar · 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.

Your First Producer Setup: These 3 Tools Are a Perfect Match for Beginners

13 Mar · What do you need for your first producer setup? These three tools form a perfect match and build the foundation of your future studio.

Arturia MiniLab 3 Rose Quartz & Aquamarine: Hubba Bubba Beats

10 Mar · The Arturia MiniLab 3 gets even more colorful with flashy new Rose Quartz and Aquamarine editions. Turn your studio into a candy shop!

My Favourite Hardware Synths by Synthesis Method!

08 Mar · Where I try to choose my favourite hardware synths by their synthesis type, and realise it isn't as easy as I first thought!

Producing Electro: 3 Hardware Tools for a Perfect Match

27 Feb · Discover what you need for producing electro that still sounds futuristic in 2026. Three core pieces of gear plus smart alternatives create the perfect match.

Arturia KeyStep 37 Mk.2 – Review

26 Feb · The KeyStep 37 Mk.2 expands on one of Arturia's most loved performance controllers with new features and improved workflows.

Techno Legends Use This Gear: Charlotte de Witte — Acid Pressure and Peak-Time Precision

26 Feb · Charlotte de Witte drives her peak-time sound with a 909, a 303, and razor-sharp control over build-ups and tension.

Arturia FX Collection 6: Expands with 2 New Effects Plugins

19 Feb · The Arturia FX Collection 6 has expanded even further, adding some of Arturia's key plugin releases to the bundle along with two new plugins.

The Best Budget Audio Interfaces: Get Great Recordings Affordably!

16 Feb · What's the best audio interface if you don't want to spend a fortune? Here are our picks for some of the best budget audio interfaces!

The Best Hardware Sequencers for Electronic Music Production and Performance

09 Feb · We're looking at some of the best hardware sequencers to switch up your workflow, whether you're creating music or performing live.

NAMM Deals of the Week

24 Jan · Amazing NAMM deals from exhibitors Behringer, Hercules and Arturia.

Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 Rose Quartz & Aquamarine: Keyboard Controllers for your Gender Reveal Party

14 Jan · The Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 is now available in two spectacular new liveries: Meet the KeyLab Essential mk3 Rose Quartz and Aquamarine!

The Best Gear and Software of 2025: My 7 Highlights of the Year

31 Dec 2025 · It was a great year for synthesizers and drum machines. Here are my picks for the best gear and software of 2025.

Modular Starter Pack: 3 Tips for Entering the Modular World – Perfect Match

19 Dec 2025 · Are you interested in getting started with Eurorack? We'll show you three things that will help you build a modular starter pack. It's the perfect match!

Arturia Pigments 7 – Magnificent and Deadly: Review

16 Dec 2025 · Arturia's flagship software synth gets yet another major update. Can Pigments 7 deliver noteworthy improvements?

My Top 5 Expressive Synths

14 Dec 2025 · A look at some of the more expressive synths of the last 40 years that I have owned and used.