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SYNTH STUDIOS
5 More Incredible Synthesizer Studios: Play the Best Synths in the World
16 Jan · Ever wanted to play an ARP 2500, EMS Synth 100 or Moog Modular? These and many more are waiting for you at these synthesizer studios.
HISTORY OF OBERHEIM
The History of Oberheim Electronics: American Giant
07 Nov 2025 · Tom Oberheim went from designing guitar pedals to some of the most respected synthesizers ever made. This is the history of Oberheim.
Sequential Take 5 & Take 5 Desktop Update: Poly Chain Now Supports Up to 10 Voices
07 Nov 2025 · The Sequential Take 5 and Take 5 Desktop are receiving a significant update: a poly chain function! But that's not the only new feature!
SPOOKY SYNTHS
Spooky Synths: 5 Creepy Synthesizers for Halloween
31 Oct 2025 · Turn up the scary vibes with these spooky synths that are perfect for horror movie and game soundtracks, or just for scaring the neighborhood.
PUNK SYNTHS
Punk Synths: 5 Classics From Post-Punk, Cold Wave and Industrial
17 Oct 2025 · Sometimes you just want to let rip with a noisy punk synth. Here are five brash classics and their modern hardware and software equivalents.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Rick Wakeman Talks Minimoog, Moog Teaches You How to Synthesize, More: Synth Journal
16 Oct 2025 · Ever heard about the time Bob Moog had to climb up on stage because Rick Wakeman’s Minimoog was picking up taxi radio chatter?
EXPRESSION
MPE, Polyphonic Aftertouch & MIDI 2.0: Are You Using the Correct Expression?
11 Oct 2025 · Confused about MPE, polyphonic aftertouch, and MIDI 2.0? Follow along as we explore the many ways to express yourself.
Sequential Fourm Is a 4-Voice Analog Synth – Wait, it Costs Just How Much?!
23 Sep 2025 · Sequential’s most affordable synthesizer ever, Fourm is an all-analog poly with a new polyphonic aftertouch-equipped keyboard and Pro-One vibes.
Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk – Their Legendary Synths, Sequencers and Sounds
08 Sep 2025 · 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 2025 · The season may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop with these five synths of summer.
SYNTH IMPOSTORS
5 Surprising Synth Impostors: Beware of Mistaken Identity!
29 Aug 2025 · When is a Crumar really a Moog? When it’s a synth impostor!
SYNTH STUDIOS
5 Incredible Synthesizer Studios: Get Your Hands on the World’s Rarest Synths
15 Aug 2025 · 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.
BEST BEGINNER SYNTHS
5 of the Best Synths for Beginners: Buying Your First Synth
11 Jul 2025 · Ready to buy your first synth but don’t know what to get? We're looking at some of the best synths for beginners.
SYNTH COLLABS
5 of the Best Synth Collaborations
04 Jul 2025 · Magic happens when two synthesizer companies work together. These are the best synth collaborations on the market today.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Original Sequential Circuits Collectibles for Sale, Pete Townsend’s DX1, More: Synth Journal
26 Jun 2025 · Get your hands on a whole clutch of original Sequential Circuits collectible documents and more in this week’s Synth Journal.
KORG SYNTHS
The History of Korg Synthesizers: Japanese Giants
13 Jun 2025 · We take a look at the history of Korg synthesizers, the rebel company of the Japanese Big Three that did things their way.
SYNTHS FOR BANDS
7 of the Best Synths for Indie Bands
06 Jun 2025 · Looking for a synthesizer to fill out your group’s on-stage sound? These are the best synths for indie bands.
CAN'T WAIT
7 Synths We Can’t Wait For
30 May 2025 · Here are the seven synths we can’t wait for - some already announced and some that we can just feel in our bones.
SELL SYNTH PRESETS
How to Sell Synth Presets
11 Apr 2025 · Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.
SYNTH MUSEUMS
5 Incredible Synthesizer Museums: Where to See the Rarest Synths in the World
28 Mar 2025 · Find out where you can see - and even play! - the world’s rarest synths at these amazing synthesizer museums.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Upcoming iOS Ambient Music Feature, New Life for the Korg DW-8000 & More: Synth Journal
27 Feb 2025 · Demos of the Steampipe and Sequential 12, a new OS for the DW-8000, and a dedicated iOS ambient music feature coming in version 18.4.
BEST SEQUENTIAL SYNTHS
Five of the Best Synths From Sequential: Complete the Circuit
07 Feb 2025 · Everyone knows the Prophet-5 but it’s just one of the best synths from Sequential. Here are the company’s top five instruments.
MAKING AMBIENT MUSIC