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

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!

Alkove, Fractaos and Analog Kick Drum Design: Synth Journal

16 Apr in Synths

Ahead of SynthFest France, Pylobolus has shared details on Alkove, an exciting new hybrid binaural synth. Also: a Fractal-based oscillator for your Eurorack!

Synth Journal: Erica Synths KONSTRUKT-8 is a Modular Drum Machine you can Build Yourself!

26 Mar in Synths

This week’s Synth Journal is packed with Eurorack news: Check out Erica Synths' awesome KONSTRUKT-8 drum machine and the latest from Make Noise, ALM, and more!

Elektor Formant: Exploring the Legendary DIY Modular Synth from the 1970s

22 Mar in Synths

The Elektor Formant is one of the most exciting DIY projects in the history of synths. Two fantastic new videos explore the legendary modular system.

DIY DJing: Build Your Own Useful DJ Gear

28 Feb in DJ

Can’t afford the latest DJ gear? Want to add unique functionality to your rig? Now you can build your own with these five DIY DJing projects.

How To Solder Instrument Cables: Make Your Own Jack Cable!

How To Solder Instrument Cables: 11 Steps To Make Your Own Jack Cable!

11 Feb in Guitar, DJ, Live, Other, Studio, Synths, Tech

Solder instrument cables like a pro: Save cash, avoid signal issues, and build custom cables that perfectly fit your studio or live rig.

The Magic Piano that Makes Music Visible

25 Jan in Other

You’ve never seen music like this: These guys built a magic piano that makes notes visible through bioluminescent algae. For real!

Erica Synths Elektor Formant DIY Kit: Now Available for Pre-Order!

14 Aug 2025 in Synths

Erica Synths’ spectacular reissue of the Elektor Formant modular system is now available for pre-order! But are you up for the task?

Guitar Modding: 6 Small Changes for a Big Effect

23 May 2025 in Guitar

Guitar modding is a wonderful thing: it quickly turns a guitar into YOUR guitar. Here are my 6 favorite mods!

Tops and Flops: Bent Necks and Broken Dreams

12 Apr 2025 in Guitar

This week's Tops and Flops sees the revival of a Telecaster with a bent neck, and other highlights in the week of a musician.

Wendy Carlos Documentary, Tubbutec Controllers and a Monster Delay Module: Synth Journal

03 Apr 2025 in Synths

In this week’s Synth Journal, we check out Tubbutec’s new controllers, a powerful delay module, and a mini documentary about Wendy Carlos.

Electronic Mods for Electric Guitars: 50s Wiring, Blender Pot and Co.

25 Feb 2025 in Guitar

50s wiring, blender pot, 4-way mod: In this article we present some of the most effective and popular electronic mods for electric guitars.

Erica Synths EDU DIY Labor: Design Your Own Synth from Scratch!

14 Jun 2024 in Synths

Have you always wanted to design your own synths and modules? The Erica Synths EDU DIY Labor is just what you need!

Synth Journal: Love Hultén, Behind The Scenes of a Eurorack Factory & more!

13 Jun 2024 in Synths

Welcome to Synth Journal! This new weekly column from the GEARNEWS team of synth writers brings you all the latest stories, news, and gossip from the wonderful world of synthesizers.