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Eternal Engine MARS Is the 4-Voice Polyphonic Tube Synth of Your Dreams

21 Feb · Eternal Engine MARS is the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based on vacuum tubes.

Make Your Own Wavetables and Get Creative with Wavetable Synthesizers

21 Feb · You unleash the power of your wavetable synthesizer when you make your own wavetables. And it’s easier to do than you think.

The Best Budget Drum Machines for Music Production

17 Feb · Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.

Five of the Best Synths From Sequential: Complete the Circuit

07 Feb · Everyone knows the Prophet-5 but it’s just one of the best synths from Sequential. Here are the company’s top five instruments.

Software Deals from KORG, Cherry Audio, Toontrack & More

04 Feb · KORG collection 5 is a massive bundle of classic synths for your DAW – and now you can get it for half the price! Check out the software deals of the week.

Classic FM Synthesis: Yamaha DX7 Alternatives

03 Feb · Want to build classic FM sounds from the 1980s and beyond? Here are some of the best Yamaha DX7 Alternatives to take you to FM heaven.

The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops

01 Feb · With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond!

5 of the Best Hardware Vocoders: Sing the Body Electric With These Fun Voice Synths

31 Jan · Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders.

The Best Workstation Keyboards under $2500

20 Jan · We check out some of the best workstation keyboards under $2500 for music production and arrangement, as well as for live performance.

KORG handytraxx play, tube, tube J & 1bit: 4 New Turntables in the Legendary Format

17 Jan · At NAMM 2025, KORG presents four new turntables in the legendary handytraxx series.

KORG KRONOS – Their Flagship Returns

16 Jan · KORG KRONOS returns, a collective sigh of relief is emitted from its fanbase and we have another killer workstation to enjoy!

KORG multi/poly module – The Mono/Poly Inspired Synth In Your Rack

16 Jan · One of their most successful digital synths, the KORG multi/poly module delivers it in a compact 19" rack mount/desktop unit.

KORG miniKORG 700Sm – KORG’s Definitive Monosynth becomes Diminutive

16 Jan · KORG announce the KORG miniKORG 700Sm, a mini version of the classic "mini" but with all the spec.

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 ...

Motorola Synths: These Gorgeous Classic Synthesizers Are All Powered by the Same DSP Chips

03 Jan · These are the Motorola synths - and some are still being made today.

Best Stage Pianos and Arranger Keyboards of 2024

18 Dec 2024 · Which stage pianos and arranger keyboards impressed us the most in 2024? Let’s check out the best new stage pianos and keyboards of the year.

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.

The Best FM Synths for your Music Production Setup

16 Dec 2024 · Looking for a way to get into FM synthesis? We've selected some of the best FM synths with both sound design and song-creation tools.

Highs and Lows of Synth Collecting: Tops and Flops

14 Dec 2024 · When synth collecting, not every synth can fit you like a glove. These are the best and worst synthesizers to pass through my studio.

Sounds and Presets: A Huge Sackful of Fantastic KORG Presets

11 Dec 2024 · KORG's microKORG2 takes the legendary microKORG to new heights, much like the opsix did for FM synthesis. Check out these new KORG presets and more in this week's Sound and Presets.

Best Synth Gifts Under $100: 5 Fun Synthy Stocking Stuffers 

09 Dec 2024 · Watch them break into a smile without having to break the bank with these five best synth gifts under $100.

5 of the Best Holiday Synth Gifts So Great I Wish Someone Would Buy Them for Me Too

06 Dec 2024 · Looking for something fun for the synthesist in your life this holiday season? These are our picks for the best holiday synth gifts.

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.

Tape Loops, Feedback and Regulation Woes: Synth Journal

28 Nov 2024 · Meet tape! – a fascinating virtual tape recorder and looper that’s all about “happy accidents”! Find out more in this week's edition of Synth Journal.