Synths

Erica Synths Nightverb Update Adds Gated Reverb

13 Mar · Need big drums to match your big hair and big shoulder pads? Erica Synths Nightverb has you covered with a new firmware update.

Chris Huggett: The History of a British Synth Giant

13 Mar · Chris Hugget pioneered a hybrid analogue/digital synthesis and perfected it in instruments for EDP, OSC, Novation and more.

MOS-LAB Brings Back the E-mu Modular System, More: Synth Journal

12 Mar · It’s the return of the mighty E-mu Modular System thanks to MOS-LAB, plus more.

Warm Audio: How One Frustrated Musician Built a Global Studio Gear Brand – Behind the Scenes

12 Mar · Warm Audio began with a frustrated musician and grew into one of the most influential studio gear brands. A look behind the scenes in Austin.

Fred again.. Gear and Sound: Why Even Daft Punk Legend Thomas Bangalter Celebrates His Live Show

12 Mar · Fred again.. rebuilds his tracks live on stage using Logic Pro, samples, and controllers. Even Daft Punk legend Thomas Bangalter is watching closely.

Drumopolis Harnesses the Skills of Tony Visconti – Sounds and Presets

11 Mar · This week, we see the release of Drumopolis, a new SDX for Superior Drummer 3 created by Tony Visconti, plus new sounds for the MiniFreak, multi/poly and Omnisphere 3.

Dillon Bastan ChatDSP: This Tool Builds Max for Live Devices from Text

11 Mar · ChatDSP generates Max for Live devices directly from text prompts. Create your own effects, instruments, and MIDI tools without any programming.

Baby Audio Go Against The Grain With Grainferno, a New Granular Synth

11 Mar · Baby Audio promises to redefine granular synthesis with Grainferno, a “next-generation instrument for turning samples into playable sound.”

Arturia MiniLab 3 Rose Quartz & Aquamarine: Hubba Bubba Beats

10 Mar · The Arturia MiniLab 3 gets even more colorful with flashy new Rose Quartz and Aquamarine editions. Turn your studio into a candy shop!

The best Digital Pianos – from Budget to Professional!

09 Mar · 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.

Groovesizer Mynah: This Pocket Sampler Puts Beats, Effects, and a Sequencer Right in Your Hand

09 Mar · Groovesizer Mynah is a compact pocket sampler with sequencer, effects, and DIY options. Record beats, slice them up, and perform anywhere.

My Favourite Hardware Synths by Synthesis Method!

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

5 Stunning Analog Synths: The New Generation of Analog

06 Mar · These are five incredible analog synths from the new breed of designers - and some are surprisingly affordable!

Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – New and Improved!

05 Mar · Well, we didn’t have to wait long for the Iridium Mk.2 to break cover after its leak a few days ago! It’s here, and it’s packing quite a punch! Let’s dig in…

Move Everything for Ableton Move Update: Powerful Song Mode, Stems, and More!

05 Mar · Move Everything expands Ableton Move with Song Mode, stem separation, synths, effects, and more, bringing greater freedom to the compact groovebox.

Perfect Pads for Protein – Sounds and Presets

04 Mar · 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.

Elektron Syntakt OS 1.40 Out Now: New Sample Player Machine & More!

04 Mar · The Elektron Syntakt gets a major update with a new sample player machine and many other improvements.

Michigan Synth Works LRB-303 Is an Easy 303 Kit for Less Than $500

03 Mar · Get your DIY acid on with Michigan Synth Works’ new LRB-303, an easy TB-303 kit, plus OS-303, an open-source 303 processor.

Newfangled Audio, Universal Audio, Shadow Hills: 3 Ultimate Software Deals You Shouldn’t Miss

03 Mar · Newfangled Audio Generate is now on sale, bringing fresh movement to your tracks. Plus, discounts on UA synths and a legendary Shadow Hills tool.

Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage

02 Mar · We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.

Love Hultén X Andrew Huang Custom Sound Processor: Check Out This Glitch Machine

28 Feb · Take a look at the sound processor Love Hultén X Andrew Huang, with pedal guts from Empress Effects, Hologram Electronics and Red Panda.

KORG M1: Classic Gear

27 Feb · The KORG M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. Is it still relevant in the 21st century? 

Producing Electro: 3 Hardware Tools for a Perfect Match

27 Feb · Discover what you need for producing electro that still sounds futuristic in 2026. Three core pieces of gear plus smart alternatives create the perfect match.