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MY FIRST SYNTH

The KORG miniKORG 700 – My First Synth

19 Oct · A recent purchase got me all nostalgic and brought back some nice memories of my first proper synth experience with a KORG miniKORG 700 in high school.

PUNK SYNTHS

Punk Synths: 5 Classics From Post-Punk, Cold Wave and Industrial

17 Oct · Sometimes you just want to let rip with a noisy punk synth. Here are five brash classics and their modern hardware and software equivalents.

HISTORY OF ARP

The History of ARP Instruments: American Giants

10 Oct · From the Odyssey to the 2600 to the Omni, this is the history of ARP Instruments.

Rudimental Breakbeat

The Rudimental Breakbeat: How Does it Work?

10 Oct · The Rudimental breakbeat can be heard in so many of their collaborations. But, why is it such a good groove? Let's take a closer look at this 2010s staple.

Synth Deals

Awesome Synth Deals at Thomann: KORG, Novation, Yamaha!

07 Oct · Thomann is offering some excellent synth deals right now! Save up to 15% on controllers and synthesizers from Novation, KORG, and Yamaha.

KORG microKORG2: New Update Adds logue SDK Engine, Enhanced Loop Mode, More

07 Oct · Sinevibes plugins now run inside the KORG microKORG2, which gains logue SDK in firmware update 2.0.

SYNTH JOURNAL

Super Rare Minimoog Prototypes on Display, an App to Make Your Own Synths, MoreSynth Journal

25 Sep · See the ultra-rare Moog Minimoog prototypes, make your own software synths, win an ARP signed by Tony Banks, and more.

POCKET SYNTHS

The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go

22 Sep · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!

Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk – Their Legendary Synths, Sequencers and Sounds

08 Sep · No band has shaped electronic music like Kraftwerk. Which synths and sequencers did they use and what modern gear gives you the classic sound? Find out here.

SYNTHS OF SUMMER

5 of the Best Hardware Synths of Summer

05 Sep · The season may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop with these five synths of summer.

Software Deals

KORG, XLN Audio, BLEASS: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

02 Sep · Take advantage of great deals on products from KORG, XLN Audio and BLEASS, including powerful plugin effects and synthesizers, now available at reduced prices. But only for a few more days!

SYNTH DEALS

Oberheim TEO-5, Behringer MS-5, and KORG microKORG 2: Synth Deals of the Week

30 Aug · Escape the summer doldrums with these incredible deals on some incredible synths, including the amazing Oberheim TEO-5.

BUDGET BEAT-MAKING

The best budget beat-making gear to help you get creative

25 Aug · Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We take a look at some of the best budget beat-making equipment to get you started!

7 Signature Synths We’d Like To See From Our Favourite Artists

22 Aug · Artist guitars and pedals are all the rage so why not synthesizers? Here are seven signature synths featuring artists like we’d like to see.

SYNTH STUDIOS

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.

BUDGET POLYSYNTHS

The 5 Best Budget Polysynths for your Home Studio & Playing Live

11 Aug · Polyphonic synthesizers are more accessible than ever these days. Let's check out some of the best budget polysynths for your home studio!

BEST-SELLING SYNTHS

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.

SOUNDS AND PRESETS

Expressive E Presets for Dune 3, 2 Gorgeous Packs for the Korg Wavestate, More: Sounds and Presets

30 Jul · Things are very synthy with patches for Korg Wavestate, u-he Zebra, Fizmo sounds for Kontakt, and Expressive E presets for Dune 3.

Arranger Workstations

Best Arranger Workstations for Entertainers and Performers

28 Jul · Modern arranger workstations are powerful instruments loaded to the brim with sounds and features for a perfect show. We check out the best arranger keyboards.

HYBRID DJ

Hybrid DJ: The Best Gear For Electronic Music

17 Jul · The hybrid DJ blurs the lines between DJ and live performance. These drum machines, effects and controllers can help take your rig to new heights.

ELECTRIC PIANOS

Best Stage Pianos for an Authentic Vintage Sound

14 Jul · We've selected some of the best stage pianos available for recreating classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds both in studio and on stage.

Secure Great Synthesizer Deals at Thomann Music Days 2025!

14 Jul · Thomann Music Days 2025: Cult synthesizer deals! Many classic and new products are now available at special prices, but only while supplies last!