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ARP Odyssey Alternatives: The Best Hardware and Software Emulations

The legendary ARP Odyssey remains one of the most sought-after vintage synths. Can't afford an original? Check out these ARP Odyssey alternatives!

The best Digital Pianos – from Budget to Professional!

Finding the right digital piano for beginners or advanced players doesn't have to be hard! We check out different types of digital pianos in our buyer's guide.

Top 10 Best-Selling Synths of 2025

Which were the best-selling synths of this year? We got an exclusive look at Thomann's sales figures in 2025. Get ready for some surprises!

Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2025: Our Top 5

With several spectacular new releases, 2025 was a great year for groove machines! We check out the best samplers and drum machines of the year.

Against the Grain: Best Granular Synths & Samplers 2025

Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design. We check out the best granular synths of 2025.

Kraftwerk – Their Legendary Synths, Sequencers and Sounds

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.

The 5 Best Budget Polysynths for your Home Studio & Playing Live

Polyphonic synthesizers are more accessible than ever these days. Let's check out some of the best budget polysynths for your home studio!

Best Arranger Workstations for Entertainers and Performers

Modern arranger workstations are powerful instruments loaded to the brim with sounds and features for a perfect show. We check out the best arranger keyboards.

Best Stage Pianos for an Authentic Vintage Sound

We've selected some of the best stage pianos available for recreating classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds both in studio and on stage.

Best Stage Keyboards for Organ Players: All-in-one Gigging Machines

Modern stage keyboards are all-in-one gigging machines that include everything you need for a live performance. Let's check out the best stage keyboards!

The Best Pitch Correction Plugins for Vocal Production

Love it or hate it – AutoTune is everywhere. But there are many alternatives. Here's our list of the best pitch correction plugins.

Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box

Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!

Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers

Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2025.

Essential Guitar Techniques: Mastering what you need to know

Essential guitar techniques contain the skill set that you'll carry forever. Let's see how you can get to grips with them.

Understanding Time Signatures: Metre Made Simple

Understanding time signatures is crucial for your development as a musician. But how can you be certain how many beats you've got to play with?

Best DJ Turntables for Spinning and Scratching

For many DJs, turntables are still the purest form of their art. Check out our buyer's guide to the best DJ turntables available today!

Best Product Videos of 2023: Promo Clips that Rocked

Tired of dull promo clips? The best product videos of 2023 were anything from colorful to mildly disturbing – but never boring!

Best Studio Gear and Software of Summer 2023

We check out the best studio gear and software that came out in the summer months of 2023 – from mics to monitors and from software to controllers.

Best Guitar Multi-Effects Pedals & Best Guitar Multi-Effects in General

The selection of guitar multi-effects units is huge. Find the one that best suits your needs in our guide to best guitar pedals!

The 10 Best Software Synths of all Time

Believe it or not, software synths have now been around for over 25 years! Discover ten of the best software synths of all time in our buyer's guide!

7 Guitar Effects Pedals you need to know

There are thousands of effects pedals out there – but some of them are in a different league. Check out these 7 effects pedals you need to know!

The Best Product Videos of the Year: Clips to Make You Smile

We take a look at the most creative, funniest, and all-around best product videos that manufacturers came up with in 2022! Check out these clips!

Novation turns 30: Their 5 best Synths – plus a chance to win!

Novation turns 30 and celebrates the event with a huge giveaway: Win a bundle of eight Novation products! We look back at 5 of their best synths.

Best free plug-ins of the year: Top 10 free effects and synths of 2021

Got some spare time over New Year's? How about some free plug-ins? Join us as we take a look back at the best free synths and effects of 2021!