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Waldorf Neptun: Is the New Desktop Waldorf a Percussion Synth?

28 Oct in Synths

What is the Waldorf Neptun? Is it Steichfett 2? Is it a VA synth? Is it even called Neptun?

A Plethora of Patches for Arturia Synths, and Much More! – Sounds and Presets

30 Sep in Synths

After a quiet few months, it seems we're beginning to see what the Arturia boffins in Grenoble have been up to, and it seems sound designers are picking up on this too!

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

21 Sep in Synths

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

5 of the Best Synths for Industrial Music

03 Jul in Synths

Need a modern hardware synthesizer for EBM, cold wave or industrial? These are the best synths for industrial music - at all price points.

Is UVI’s Orchestral Suite 2 The Best Value Orchestral Library Ever? – Sounds and Presets

20 May in Synths

Orchestral Suite 2, a complete orchestra at your fingertips with enough articulations and nuance to have the big boys quaking in their boots. We also have a remarkable new piano library from Wrong Tools!

Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers

20 Apr in Synths

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 2026.

Zoom MS-CDR70+: 149 modulation effects also for synths

Galactic Spaces, Between Worlds – Sounds and Presets

15 Apr in Synths

Galactic Spaces and Between Worlds... a distinctly astronomical feel with a twist to this week's column!

Perfect Pads for Protein – Sounds and Presets

04 Mar in Synths

Waldorf releases their first official sound bank for the fantastic Protein tabletop synth, bringing Harry van Mierloo's acclaimed Perfect Pads from the Quantum/Iridium to the small but mighty wavetable synth.