76 Results for "polysynth"

The Best JUNO Synths for creating classic 1980s sounds

Launched way back in 1982, the Roland Juno series remains one of the most popular designs ever. We check out some of its modern recreations.

Superbooth 23: Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop

Oberheim finally deliver the hotly anticipated OB-X8 Desktop, a table top version of their highly acclaimed OB-X8 hardware synth. 

Recreating the Sound of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5

We look at recreating the sound of the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 polyphonic analogue synthesizer using software plug-ins.

AI Synthesis: The Future Of Synthesizers Is Coming Soon

In this special report on AI synthesis, we try to answer the question: could an AI-powered soft synth someday mimic a Roland Jupiter-8?

Synth Deals from Korg, Waldorf, and Roland

This week's Synth Deals brings together a unique combination of toys ranging from polyphonic keyboards and modules to grooveboxes. 

A Journey into House: How to sound like Everything But The Girl

Everything But The Girl broke through as an electronic act in the mid-1990s. We check out some of their interesting gear choices.

Mega Synth Deals from Moog, Sequential, Dreadbox, and Tip Top Audio

There are some amazing synth deals now available with analogue modules from Moog, Sequential, Dreadbox, Tip Top Audio, and Behringer.

Synth Deals from Moog, Korg, and UDO Audio!

In this week's Synth Deals, we've got a range of items for sound creation and music performance for beginners and professionals alike.

Japanese Giants: The History of Yamaha Synthesizers

In this series, we look at the Big Three Japanese manufacturers that have changed music. First up: the history of Yamaha synthesizers.

The Best FM Synths for Music Production

Looking for a way to get into FM synthesis? We've selected some of the best FM synths with both sound design and song-creation tools.

Synthwave Galactica: How To Sound Like M83

M83 broke through in 2011 with their album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. We check out some key gear used by the French indie synth-wave outfit.

Electronic Dance Pioneers: How To Sound Like New Order

We take a look at some of the key instruments that helped in the formation of the early sound of Manchester electronic band, New Order.

That Legendary Virtual Band: How To Sound Like Gorillaz

Gorillaz is a concept Pop band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Howlett. We investigate some of their key gear choices over the years!

Arturia PolyBrute Limited Noir Edition Now Available

With a long tradition of limited versions of their hardware synth in black, the Arturia PolyBrute Noir Edition now joins this exclusive club.

The OP-1 field vocoder is an exciting update from Teenage Engineering

We check out the tasty new OP-1 field vocoder, a firmware update that brings an exciting new aspect to an already versatile instrument.

Electronic pioneers: How to sound like The Chemical Brothers

One of the most respected duos in electronic music, The Chemical Brothers brought their hard-hitting style to the masses. We find out how!

The Best Synths of 2022: Big polys, mini polys and more

This year's new synthesizers mixed up bold ideas, nuanced pathways, reissues and plenty of vintage vibes. Here are my top 5 synths of 2022.

Sequential Trigon-6 – New 6 Voice Polysynth

Sequential announced today their first new instrument since the passing of their founder, Dave Smith, the Trigon 6 Polyphonic Synthesizer.

UAD 10.2 update released with new plugins for UAD Spark

The new UAD 10.2 update has been released, with some new software plug-ins including PolyMAX synthesizer and Hitsville Reverb Chambers.

The 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!

Artisan Electronic Instruments previews Iliad polyphonic synthesizer

Based on Artisan Electronic's Nucleus voice card, the Iliad is a custom-built synth offering from 4 to 16 voices of analog and digital oscillations.

Review: Cherry Audio Elka-X emulation of the Elka Synthex

An emulation of a classic. Cherry Audio gets to grips with the Synthex. Has Cherry Audio's Elka-X captured the lush tones of this polyphonic legend?

The best pocket synths for getting creative on the go

Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!

Black Corporation XERXES MK2: Limited run of updated synth

Black Corporation has announced that the XERXES is getting the MK2 treatment and enough chips have been found to build a limited run of 100.