2011 Results for "Synth"

Noystoise NT05 and NTSH: Fun boxes of rhythm and noise

The NT05 is a lo-fi rhythm box, and the NTSH is a funky little noise synth. Both feature console-style joysticks and look like a lot of fun.

Taiga: 3-Oscillator analogue wavefolding paraphonic powerhouse

Pittsburgh Modular pulls together some experimental elements to combine wave warping, wave folding, buttery filtering and dynamic control in Taiga.

Electro-Pop Origins: How to sound like Gary Numan

In the late 1970s, Gary Numan created synth-driven sounds that would inspire many artists to come. We look at the gear he used to do it!

Midweek Modular: Jam Jams, expanded Pams and updated DSPs

This week Noise Engineering helps us rework our jams, ALM expands clocks out of Pams Pro Workout, and Tiptop Audio updates the massive Z-DSP.

Behringer AKS Mini: The Putney VCS3 in a minisynth

Behringer shows us the final version of the VCS3 clone pulled into the playful AKS Mini minisynth. It suggests a summer release date for $99.

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.

Save up to 50% with the AAS Holiday Sale for a limited time only

Until January 25, you can get up to 50% off with the AAS Holiday Sale! We check out some great deals on virtual instruments and effects.

A Legend of the Production Game: How to sound like Timbaland

His raw and immersive production style continues to influence modern music culture today. We find out how to sound like Timbaland.

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.

Melody Oracle: Sequencer, synthesizer, board game and spirit organ

Let the spirits guide your sequence with the cosmic Melody Oracle musical pattern divinator. Part board game, part exploratory sonic universe

Erica Synths SYNTRX II synthesizer of darkness is now open to preorder

Erica Synths unveiled the stunning SYNTRX II exploratory synthesizer at Superbooth along with the LXR drum module. The synth is ready to ship

Vulcan: 8-Voice analogue polysynth for Eurorack

Can you squeeze an 8-voice analogue polysynth into a reasonably sized Eurorack module? Hampshire Electronics believes it can; it's called The Vulcan.

Brighton Bigbeat: How to sound like Fatboy Slim

Celebrated DJ, producer, and remix artist, Fatboy Slim created his own brand of acid-infused breakbeat dance music. Let's find out how!

Is Behringer still on a journey to the Jupiter-8?

The Behringer forges appear to be firing up again with some PCB teases that suggest the Jupiter-8 (Bupiter-8?) is perhaps not far off.

The Sheffield Scene: How to sound like The Human League

Original synth-pop pioneers, The Human League made a huge impact in the early 80s with their minimalistic soundscapes. Let's find out how!

201 Musical Synthesizer from Critter & Guitari

Our wooden-buttoned friends Critter & Guitaru are at it again with a super-portable, fun and dynamic synth that's just appeared on Kickstarter.

Review: Cherry Audio GX-80 – A CS-80/GX-1 Hybrid

After a teaser video that left little in any doubt that Cherry Audio were working on a CS-80 emulation, they have surprised many by announcing GX-80.

Sonicware LIVEN LoFi-12 – Sampling Groovebox

The Sonicware LIVEN Lofi-12 features a retro sampling engine for that authentic low bit and sample rate sampling in a feature packed box

Pamela’s PRO Workout: Next generation clocking module from ALM

Get a hold of yourself; ALM has upgraded Pam's to Pam's Pro. It comes with more features, upgraded hardware and a new display to keep your rack in time.

MEGA Synth DEALS: Our picks from the CyberWeek discounts

It's CyberWeek which means there are deals to be had and synths to be bought at fabulous prices. Here are the best offers I've seen so far.

Minimoog Model D: The iconic synth that can’t stay away

Moog has found a few more chips down the back of the sofa and is bringing back the only synth that matters: The Minimoog Model D, for good this time.

Waldorf Special Edition Seablue Kyra SE virtual analog synthesizer

128 voices of virtual analog sound generation with masses of filtering, efx and modulation matrixing, and now with a handsome new sea blue paint job.

Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy

The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.

Korg Minilogue Bass: Limited Edition look, same great synth

Not quite a new synth from Korg. Minilogue Bass is an artfully updated limited edition polyphonic analogue synthesizer with a new bank of specially curated sounds.