374 Results for "hardware"

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

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!

Boutique Recording Brands Changing Modern Studios

We explore some of the boutique recording brands that continue to innovate in different ways with designs for recording, mixing, and mastering.

The Best Stereo EQs for Mixdown and Mastering

Hardware EQs are powerful tools for shaping your master bus during mixdown and mastering. We check out some of the best stereo EQs.

Resynator: A Remarkable Tale of an Amazing Instrument – Synth Journal

This week, we celebrate the U.K. release of Resynator on Apple TV, plus we look at a drum machine for the PS Vita and a modern twist on the Trautonium.

The Best 1176 Alternatives for your Home Studio

Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.

DW 9000x Series: The Most Innovative Drum Hardware Series Ever?

With the DW 9000X series, Drum Workshop is introducing a host of innovative features for hi-hat, snare and tom stands.

The Best Bus Compressors: Give It That Glue

Hardware processing on your master bus can transform your sound completely, we look at some of the best bus compressors.

zetaSID Basslines, DVNA and a new CPU for your Fairlight CMI: Synth Journal

This week, we check out the new bassline engine for midiphy zetaSID, the Doboz DVNA chord synth, and a replacement CPU card for your Fairlight CMI.

Hardware EQs for Recording and Mixing: Flavoursome Sound Shaping

Tracking vocals and instruments at home can be a challenge. We check out some of the best EQs for recording in your home studio.

SONICWARE deconstruct MINIMAL – Less Is More!

SONICWARE return with a new groovebox concept that is LIVEN adjacent yet utterly its own thing. Welcome to the deconstruct MINIMAL.

Why Do We Still Use 1980s Reverb?

We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.

Superbooth 2026: What Amazing Things Can We Expect?

It's just a few days until Superbooth 2026 kicks off in Berlin, so we take a look ahead to speculate what we may or may not see and hear at FEZ!

Beat Gems is Synth Gems 1 for Drum Machines! – Synth Journal

Boutique synth book publisher BJOOKS has announced their latest publication, Beat Gems, a quality tome that does for drum machines what Synth Gems did for synths!

The PPG 1002 Synthesizer – Available Now!

Wolfgang Palm and Cornel Hecht have joined forces to resurrect the last fully analogue PPG synth, the classic PPG 1002 and it looks and sounds incredible!

My Favourite Hardware Synths by Synthesis Method!

Where I try to choose my favourite hardware synths by their synthesis type, and realise it isn't as easy as I first thought!

Deep House with Modern Hardware: 3 Essential Pieces for the Perfect Match

Planning your deep house setup for 2026? These three essential hardware picks – plus smart alternatives – help you build a warm, groove-driven studio workflow.

Behringer CZ-1 Mini: A Pocket Full of Phase Distortion – Available Now!

The CZ-1 Mini pocket synth finally makes it into stores, taking 80's Phase Distortion and squeezing it into a box the size of a paperback!

Win a Moog Voyager XL Signed by Thomas Dolby – Synth Journal

In the latest Bob Moog Foundation raffle, you can win a very special Moog Voyager XL signed by electronic music luminary Thomas Dolby!

Frap Tools Magnolia – Now Available for Order!

The Frap Tools Magnolia was one of the most surprising synthesizers of 2025. You can now order the analog FM synthesizer from Thomann! More info here.

8 Superb Desktop Deals of the Week!

This week, we have a pile of fantastic desktop synths and drum machines at great prices

Behringer JN-80: Their JUNO-6/60 Clone Edges Closer – Order Now!

Just one week from being spied at the Behringer booth at NAMM 2026, the Behringer JN-80 is available to order now!

ASM Leviasynth: They’re Back, And It’s Huge! – Review

When is an FM synth not an FM Synth? When it’s a Leviasynth. ASM’s second keyboard synth is a love letter to algorithms, but in their own special way.

The Return of Delay Lama (sort of) – Synth Journal

If you don't know about the legendary Delay Lama plugin from back in the day, then do we even know each other?

Eurorack in Techno 2026: Why Does a Modular System Belong in a Modern Techno Setup?

Eurorack in techno stands for movement, and organic grooves - a modular approach that shapes tracks rather than simply playing them. This is what you need!