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Shure MV6 Gen 2: New Look, Same High-Quality Sound

The Shure MV6 Gen 2 offers a refreshed look with a new white colorway to match the aesthetic of your content creation or streaming setup.

1010music bento – New 1.5 Firmware Delivers New Shredder Tracks, FX and More!

26 Jul in Synths

1010 Music's Bento just received a new firmware update (v1.5) with some very interesting new features!

Behringer JT-2 Now Shipping!

20 Jul in Synths

The Behringer JT-2 is now in stock and shipping immediately, so grab yours today as this one is certain to be popular!

KORG NTS-4 Mixer Kit: A 6-Channel Mixer You Can Build Yourself – Available Now!

10 Jul in Synths, Live, Studio

The new KORG NTS-4 is a six-channel performance mixer for synths and drum machines with built-in effects. The DIY kit is available now!

Teenage Engineering OP-XY 1.1.15: Project Templates, Rotate Trigs, and a New System Monitor – Review

01 Jul in Synths

Teenage Engineering OP-XY 1.1.15 brings project templates, rotate trigs, a new system monitor, and up to 16 patterns per track. Here's what's in the update.

Erica Synths Razornator: Desktop Performance Effect with 5 Resonators

29 Jun in Synths

Erica Synths Razornator warps and mangles your signals with five tuned delay lines – all in a handy desktop effect that just screams live performance.

Supercritical Redshift 6: Firmware Update Delivers New Math Page for Powerful Modulation Options!

26 Jun in Synths

The Supercritical Redshift 6 gets a new update to 1.7 with a Math page to deliver new modulation capabilities, along with new presets, improved knob resolution and more!

VoicAs Audio DESKROVER: A Multiband Distortion Station

08 May in Studio, Synths

The VoicAs Audio DESKROVER is an analogue multiband overdrive processor in a neat desktop/pedal format with digital recall for added precision.

30% off Universal Audio Apollo interfaces and a batch of free UAD plug-ins!

Universal Audio Apollo Gen2 and Volt Interface Deals – Save and Get Free Add-ons!

07 May in Deals, Studio

Universal Audio Apollo and Volt audio interfaces are discounted through the end of May. Volt models also include additional native plugins at no extra cost.

Kiviak Instruments WoFi LE: The WoFi Loses its Keys and Gets (a lot!) more Affordable

06 May in Synths

The new Kiviak Instruments WoFi LE is a compact desktop version of the popular performance sampler – at a significantly lower price!

Intellijel Jellymix: The Desktop Mixer You’ve Been Waiting For – Now Available!

20 Feb in Synths

The Intellijel Jellymix is finally out and available! The compact mixer is aimed squarely at electronic live performers using synths and drum machines.

5 of the Best Desktop Synths: No Keys, No Problem

30 Jan in Synths

Maximize both real estate and sound quality with these amazing desktop synths.

Best Desktop Effects for Synths

12 Jan in Synths, Studio

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.

Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2025

25 Dec 2025 in Synths

Happy Holidays, everyone! Before we get ready for the new year, it's time to look back at my personal highlights of 2025. Spoiler alert: no synths this time!

Soft Memo, Double Q, BALSAM: Synth Journal

11 Dec 2025 in Synths

This week, we check out Soft Memo, a patchable multi-effects box. Also: Pamela's Disco, a neural gesture controller with CV outputs, and a stunning modal synth.

Erica Synths Xenodrive: Hard-Hitting Stereo Distortion – Ready for Pre-Order

04 Dec 2025 in Synths, Guitar

Erica Synths Xenodrive joins the manufacturer’s range of desktop performance effects! The hybrid distortion unit is now ready for pre-order.

Artium Instruments The Doppler FM Synth: Available Now

01 Sep 2025 in Synths

Artium Instruments The Doppler is a tiny polyphonic FM synth for your desktop. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, The Doppler is now officially available.