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Deals Of The Week: Roland, KORG, and Elektron

11 Apr · In this instalment of Deals of the Week, you can find a range of music creation and performance tools from top brands like Roland, KORG, and Elektron.

Gig Bag Essentials

Guitar Gig Bag Essentials: 5 Must-Have Items for Every Player

10 Apr · Gig bag essentials are the lifeline to your on-the-move setup. This guide will ensure that you are never unprepared for any guitar-based antics.

Thomann Spring Sale: Amazing Synth Deals with Discounts up to 60%!

07 Apr · Thomann’s massive Spring Sale is here—and with it, tons of awesome synth deals! Find the best offers on synths, samplers, grooveboxes, and controllers right here.

ARP Odyssey Alternatives

ARP Odyssey Alternatives: The Best Hardware and Software Emulations

06 Apr · The legendary ARP Odyssey remains one of the most sought-after vintage synths. Can't afford an original? Check out these ARP Odyssey alternatives!

BEST GUITAR TUNERS

Best Guitar Tuners: 5 Top Picks

03 Apr · These are our best guitar tuners for 2026. Looking to tune up reliably? Be that for the stage, studio or bedroom. Here's what to look out for.

SYNTH JOURNAL

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.

SYNTH EFFECTS

Synth Effects: 5 of the Best Synthesizers With Built-In Effects

27 Mar · Transform your synthesis and sound design with synth effects. These effects sections will take your sounds into wild new territories.

Blawan

Blawan: How Modular Systems, Distortion, and Noise Shape His Uncompromising Techno Sound

26 Mar · Blawan builds techno from noise, distortion, and modular systems. This article shows why his sound feels shaped rather than produced.

Portable MIDI Keyboards

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.

Thomann Spring Sale Keyboard and Piano Deals

Thomann Spring Sale: The Best Keyboard and Piano Deals

18 Mar · The Thomann Spring Sale is your chance to save big! We check out the best keyboard and piano deals – from the famous Nord Electro to the perfect Easter gifts.

Deals of the Week: Portable Sounds

14 Mar · Snag these amazing deals on portable sounds from Roland, KORG, and Instruo.

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!

KORG M1

KORG M1: Classic Gear

27 Feb · The KORG M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. Is it still relevant in the 21st century?

Mixers for Synths

Best Mixers for Synths: Mixers for Electronic Live Performance

23 Feb · If you produce or perform with synths and drum machines, you need a mixer that’s up for the task. We check out some of the best mixers for synths.

SYNTH REMAKES

5 Synths That Need a Remake

20 Feb · It’s time for the original manufacturers to step up and give the people what they want. These are the five synths that need a remake right now.

BEST NEW SYNTHS

The Best New Synths of 2026

13 Feb · It’s only February and it’s already an amazing year for synthesizers. Here are the best new synths of 2026!

HARDWARE SEQUENCERS

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.

DEALS OF THE WEEK

8 Superb Desktop Deals of the Week!

31 Jan · This week, we have a pile of fantastic desktop synths and drum machines at great prices

Review

KORG Filter Ark: Modular Filter Plugin with Classic Heritage – Review

26 Jan · The KORG Filter Ark is a modular plugin that combines classic and modern filter models, offering extensive modulation and multiple filter structures. Reviewed!