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How To Use Roland Jupiter-8 Plugins in your DAW

13 Jan · We check out some of the best Roland Jupiter-8 plugins and cover some tips on authentically recreating the classic polysynth in the box.

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 ...

Best Software Synths of 2024: Five Synth Plugins That Floated Our Boat This Year

30 Dec 2024 · With 2024 delivering a bumper crop of software synths, it's been tough to pick the cream of the crop, but here are my choices for Best Software Synths of 2024, along with others worthy of a mention.

My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production

27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.

Augmented Mallets Play – A Lovely Xmas Gift from Arturia

19 Dec 2024 · Joyeux Noël et bonne année from those lovely folks in Grenoble! A rather lovely free instrument can be yours right now in the shape of Augmented Mallets Play, compliments of Arturia!

Arturia MiniFreak v3.0 Update – Now With Added Granular

18 Dec 2024 · Arturia update their brilliant MiniFreak hybrid synthesizer to version 3.0 and give us regular and granular sampling in both the hardware and software versions.

Best Hardware Synths of 2024: 7 Synths We Went Nuts for This Year

16 Dec 2024 · From massive analog polys to affordable digital delights, these are truly the best hardware synths of 2024.

From Bedroom to Pro: Upgrading Your Home Studio

16 Dec 2024 · Looking to take your music production and recording capabilities to new heights? We check out different ways of upgrading your home studio.

7 Synths That Were Victims of Bad Timing

13 Dec 2024 · Too early? Too late? Here are seven synths that were victims of bad timing.

A Synth World View of a Superb 2024: Synth Journal

12 Dec 2024 · For my last entry into this year's Synth Journal, I thought I'd take a retrospective look at some of the things that caught my eye in the synth world of 2024.

Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap

09 Dec 2024 · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.

Win an Arturia AstroLab – XMAS Raffle!

05 Dec 2024 · How about an Arturia AstroLab for Christmas? This week’s edition of our XMAS raffle is your chance to win a brand-new stage keyboard!

Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?

02 Dec 2024 · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.

Game-Changing Synths: 7 Modern Synthesizers That Are Transforming Music-Making

29 Nov 2024 · These modern game-changing synths are changing the way we make and play music.

Best Big Synths: 7 Sizable Synthesizers That Prove Bigger Is Better

22 Nov 2024 · Whether you need a wide keybed, expanded synthesis options or just a massive sound, these seven big synths have what you need.

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

18 Nov 2024 · Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

Modular For Beginners: The Eurorack Starter Kit

12 Nov 2024 · We've all seen modular synths, but how do you build your own system? Modular for beginners takes you through a basic Eurorack starter kit.

5 Synths That Need Plugin Emulations Right Now

08 Nov 2024 · Why redo the same synthesizers when there are plenty that have yet to become software - like these five synths that need plugin emulations.

35 Great Studio Deals on Interfaces, Microphones, Monitors, and More!

06 Nov 2024 · 35 products from Universal Audio, Rode, Adam Audio, RME, Genelec, Yamaha, Warm Audio and more in these studio deals.

Sounds and Presets: Open Up a Time Capsule For Your AX73 and a Wavetable Stash

30 Oct 2024 · As well as some amazing free sounds for two modern French classics, there's a Time Capsule for your Martinic AX73 and a shedload of wavetables.