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MOST UNIQUE-SOUNDING

5 of the Most Unique-Sounding Synths

07 Aug · Some synthesizers just hit different. Here are five of the most unique-sounding synths.

SOUND DESIGN SYNTHS

5 of the Best Synths for Sound Design

17 Jul · Get deep into synthesis with these five best synths for sound design, with analog, wavetable and hybrid machines all here to inspire you.

MIDI Tools

The Best MIDI Tools for your Studio and Live Rig

13 Jul · If you’re running a large MIDI setup, you can't do without them: Maximize the potential of your rig with these MIDI tools and problem solvers!

Awesome Synthesizer Deals at Thomann Music Days 2026 – Only Until Tomorrow!

13 Jul · Unbelievable Synthesizer Deals: Just in time for summer, the Thomann Music Days are kicking off with plenty of exciting offers for synth fans.

Synthesizers and Drum Machines That Belong in a Museum teaser

ART GEAR!

5 Synthesizers and Drum Machines That Belong in a Museum: Art Gear!

20 Jun · Tired of the same old synth? Here are five synthesizers and drum machines that belong in a museum.

SOMA Enigma: The Puzzling Synth You Play With Metal Objects

06 May · Is it a synth? Is it a board game? SOMA Enigma is a little of both, generating sound via sensors that you trigger with metallic objects.

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.

Love Hultén Deckard’s Dream X2: How Beautiful Is This Yamaha CS-50-Inspired Custom Synth?

17 Feb · What do you get when you combine 3 beautiful synthesizers and 2 effects units in a single custom cabinet? Love Hultén Deckard’s Dream, of course.

Desktop Effects

Best Desktop Effects for Synths

12 Jan · Desktop effects for synths, grooveboxes, and drum machines are the perfect addition to any DAWless setup. We check out the best desktop effects in 2026.

Soma Warp Is Packed With 15 Crazy Effects

23 Dec 2025 · With a streamlined interface, 15 digital effects, and CV control, Soma Warp is a hardware effects powerhouse for both live and studio use.

SOMA Rust Edition: Rustic By Design

19 May 2025 · Fancy that industrial look? The SOMA Rust Edition gives the Pulsar-23, Lyra-8 and Cosmos a rusty makeover. Only a few of these will be made, so order yours today!

SYNTH JOURNAL

Vadim Minkin Kaleidoscope Generative Synth, Free Online TR-808, More: Synth Journal

10 Apr 2025 · This week’s synth news roundup includes Vadim Minkin Kaleidoscope, a free online TR-808, and more.

WEIRDEST SYNTHS

5 of the Weirdest Synths Out There: Get Your Tweak On

14 Mar 2025 · Looking for inspiration? Embrace the strange with these five odd balls, the weirdest synths on the market today.

AXEL HARTMANN INTERVIEW

Axel Hartmann: An Interview with the Legendary Synth Designer

19 Jul 2024 · Synthesizer industrial design genius Axel Hartmann talks about the design process, finding inspiration and who he wishes he could design for. Hint: they’re Scandinavian…

The Best Loop Pedals for Music Production and Live Performance

23 Apr 2024 · Are you the next Reggie Watts? We've selected some of the best loop pedals that you can harness and incorporate into your workflow.

Synth Deals from Behringer, KORG, ASM, and Jomox

14 Feb 2024 · This week's edition of Synth Deals brings you a selection of offers ranging from affordable synth modules to effects units and processors.

Synth Deals from Roland, Novation, Behringer, and SOMA

24 Jan 2024 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a selection of offers ranging from modules and grooveboxes to professional workstations.

Synth Deals from Roland, XAOC, SOMA, and Teenage Engineering

13 Dec 2023 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a range of portable synths, modules, and drum machines, all in time for the holiday season.

Synth Deals from Novation, KORG, Befaco, and Erica Synths

22 Nov 2023 · Looking for some new creative additions to your studio? This week's edition of Synth Deals has a range of grooveboxes, modules, and more!

Synth Deals from Waldorf, Roland, IK Multimedia, and Jomox

08 Nov 2023 · This week's edition of Synth Deals boasts an impressive range of desktop modules, grooveboxes, and eurorack synths to expand your arsenal.

SOMA Labs FLUX: Theremin inspired magnetic algorithmic synthesizer

09 Sep 2023 · FLUX has a uniquely expressive touchless keyboard that uses magnets to elicit seamless control over multiple parameters with a Theremin-like intent.