Review
Synths
Synthwave: Gear for Futuristic Retro Sounds in 2025 – Perfect Match
31 Oct · Producing Synthwave: This gear is perfect for creating futuristic sounds with a retro vibe. Plus, it offers a few cool alternatives.
Synth Journal
Elton John’s Mellotron Up for Auction, CITADEL, Novachord: Synth Journal
30 Oct · The Bastl Instruments Kastle series goes Eurorack, a handy web app makes sure you’ll never forget a patch again, and Elton John’s Mellotron goes up for auction.
Torso Electronics S-4 Sculpting Sampler White Edition Now Available!
30 Oct · The Torso Electronics S-4 now comes in a White Edition, and it's available to buy now.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Halloween and Horns – Sounds and Presets
29 Oct · It's Halloween this Friday, so we've got some appropriate sound banks for this time of year, plus some amazing horns and sounds for Omnisphere and Behringer's UB-Xa.
NI Maschine 3.4 Update Offers Beatmakers a Fresh Workflow and More Flexibility
29 Oct · NI Maschine 3.4 demonstrates how smoothly music production can work on both hardware and desktop. It now features improved modulation.
Playtronica Orbita: The Spinning Physical Sequencer Is Now Available
29 Oct · Orbita, the unique and physical sequencer from Playtronica, is available to buy. Looks like a great gift for the holidays, too.
Software Deals
Waldorf, D16, SSL: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
28 Oct · Great deals for producers: Waldorf, D16, and SSL are now offering their best plugins at significantly reduced prices - from synthesizer power to studio precision.
Arturia MiniLab 3 Champagne: Because Your Chords Deserve a Little Sparkle
28 Oct · The Arturia MiniLab 3 Champagne is the latest in a series of striking special editions. Meet the keyboard controller to go with your Mimosa!
GForce Software MAP Goes with a West Coast Vibe
28 Oct · GForce Software gets all deep and trippy with MAP, their new plugin inspired by the West Coast synth experimentalism of the 1970s.
KORG Collection 6 – Trinity Reborn and a PS-3300 for Everyone!
28 Oct · The KORG Collection 6 grows again, which includes a software recreation of the powerful PS-3300, the frequently requested Trinity, and the SGX-2 Piano.
Whimsical Raps Atrium: This Gesture-Controlled Polyphonic Instrument Will Blow your Mind
27 Oct · Whimsical Raps Atrium is an analog polytimbral performance instrument with five voices, heaps of modulation, and a mind-blowing user interface.
ADE 2025: Records, Rain, No Sleep – Unforgettable Days and Nights at the Amsterdam Dance Event
27 Oct · ADE 2025 broke visitor records, defied storms, and demonstrated why Amsterdam remains the heart of electronic music.
10K Audio Gyro: Generative Loop Instrument by Former NI Employees
27 Oct · 10K Audio Gyro is a new instrument that creates phrases, loops, and hooks based on your specifications using samples and wavetables.
Mayer EMI Vibes on Sale: Over 18% Off!
27 Oct · The Mayer EMI MD850 Vibes is now especially affordable! For a limited time, you can save over 18% when you purchase the powerful desktop synth.
DEALS OF THE WEEK
Behringer Price Drops and 2 Amazing Software Bargains! – Deals of the Week
25 Oct · We've got Behringer bargains and some great discounts on plugins in this week's Deals of the Week!
UNDERRATED
5 of the Most Underrated Drum Machines
24 Oct · Here are five underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.
The SONICWARE ELZ_1 play v2 – Now With Waldorf Collaboration and 16 of Their Wavetables
23 Oct · Initially produced as a limited run of units under Dr. Yu Endo's 'Personal Projects' banner, the SONICWARE ELZ_1 play gets a useful firmware update and officially joins the SONICWARE roster in full production!
SYNTH JOURNAL
Dave Ball Passes, plus Move Over, TONTO, GIORGIO III is Here! – Synth Journal
23 Oct · Synth Journal, where we round up the tidbits of synth news that may have missed your attention, but we know you'll love. We've got the mighty GIORGIO III, but first, some sad news...
Polyend Tracker Updates: Now with Focus Loop
23 Oct · The Polyend Tracker series gets an update! The new firmware for the Polyend Tracker Mini, Tracker+, and Tracker includes a feature many users had requested.
Own Kraftwerk’s Vocoder and Other Amazing Kling Klang Studio Gear
23 Oct · The late Florian Schneider’s personal items are being auctioned off, a Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder included.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Beautiful Odes and Ambient Tones – Sounds and Presets
22 Oct · There's a definite ambient and atmospheric vibe this week, with Odes for Kontakt and Surfaces for the Ambient Ø, plus a unique electric piano library and evocative guitar tones.
Software Deals
Native Instruments, Universal Audio, Cableguys: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
21 Oct · A synth, mixer, or modulator? It doesn't matter - Native Instruments, Universal Audio, and Cableguys offer high-quality sound at an affordable price.