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Paul McCartney at 80: His instruments & amps from The Beatles to today
25 Jul · In the spirit of Paul McCartney's 80th birthday celebration this week, we look back at some of his favourite gear choices over the years.
Korg Pa5X: Next-generation professional arranger and workstation
30 Jun · Korg is not messing about with the Pa5X. The new arranger has had a redesign with more power, less fuss, Pads, inputs and virtually unlimited storage.
Is NAMM worth it still? Do trade shows need to evolve?
10 Jun · NAMM 2022 was much smaller than previous shows. Do trade shows need to evolve and are they still relevant in a world of social media?
Korg buys Darkglass Electronics
20 May · Korg has bought the Finnish pedal and amp makers. Will anything change for bassists or will everything stay the same? Or is it too early to tell?
Superbooth 22: Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope and Patch & Tweak Korg special
10 May · Korg releases the NTS-2 multifunctional scope and utility kit bundled with a new Korg edition of Bjooks Patch & Tweak that will show you how to use it
Korg Volca FM2 Review: Is it really a budget DX7?
25 Apr · Korg has revamped the popular Volca FM with some much needed new features. Let’s check out this mini and deliciously fragrant DX7 pretender.
Korg Volca FM: 2nd-gen comes with 6 voices, MIDI Out, and more
14 Apr · The 2nd-gen KORG Volca FM looks the same, but has many improvements: 6 voices, more memory, a new reverb effect, MIDI output, and more!
The best wavetable synthesizers 2022
08 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 2022.
How to recreate an authentic-sounding dub delay with software plugins
01 Apr · Producing authentic dub delay has always been tricky to do in the box. We go through some techniques and some of the best plugins available.
Korg releases wavestate native and opsix native software synthesizers
22 Mar · Korg has released the wavestate native and opsix native plug-ins. The software versions of the popular synths are fully compatible with the hardware.
Best-Selling Synthesizers 2021: We reveal the year’s most successful synths!
27 Dec 2021 · The year's most successful synthesizers, according to sales at Thomann: This year's list has some surprises in store. Was your favourite among the top 20?
First Look Review: Korg ARP 2600 M
14 Dec 2021 · Synth fans, fasten your seat belts: Check out our First Look Review of the Korg ARP 2600 M, Korg's downsized version of a classic semi-modular synth.
Best Synthesizers 2021: Top boutique, reissue, Eurorack and DIY synths of the year!
13 Dec 2021 · Which hardware synthesizer modulated your waveforms? A vintage reissue, an up and coming boutique, or a workhorse synth? Here are our top picks!
WIN SOME SYNTHS! Thomann launches €6,000 synthesizer giveaway
19 Nov 2021 · Thomann has €6,000 worth of hardware and software synths to give away including gear from Korg, Moog, Native Instruments, SOMA Labs and more!