Synths

Michigan Synth Works MSW-820S Is a Dual-Oscillator Mono Synth With a TB-303 Sequencer

15 Sep · Michigan Synth Works’s upcoming MSW-820S adds a TB-303 step sequencer to a two-oscillator analog synth with 16-mode filter.

FB3, Clew, Wasser: Free Plugins of the Week

13 Sep · FB3 by Full Bucket Music brings the classic Kawai K3 hybrid synth from 1986 to your DAW for free! Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.

Synths of Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine

12 Sep · After that space rock sound? Here are five of the synths of Pink Floyd. The last one may surprise you!

Squarp Hapax 3.2: Now With Poly Aftertouch – the Last Big MPE Gap Just Closed

12 Sep · Hapax 3.2 adds poly aftertouch as its own track type plus higher CV clock rates. And what you missed in firmware 3.10.

The Best Synth for You Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type

11 Sep · Unsure what the best synth is for you? Use psychology to help you pick the perfect one.

The Sound Lab: 3 Cool Pieces of Gear for Creative Sound Exploration – Perfect Match!

11 Sep · Into sound research and sonic experiments? Here's the gear for building your own sound lab and discovering entirely new worlds of sound.

88emu, Noise Engineering Legio, Organic Sequencing & More: Synth Journal

10 Sep · The Usual Suspects 88emu brings back the sound of ‘90s gaming, Noise Engineering drops 16 new Legio firmwares, and Botanica is an organic sequencer.

909 Day: Celebrate with the Hottest TR-909 Emulations and Clones

09 Sep · Looking for the best Roland TR-909 replica or emulation? Spend 909 Day celebrating with these hardware and software recreations.

On Your Marxos, Get Set, GO! – Sounds and Presets

09 Sep · This week sees WrongTools do fantastic things with a Marxophone in Marxos, plus a new SDX for Superior Drummer 3, patches for Leviasynth and more!

Elektron Outbox 8 – Now Available: All the Specs for the New 8-Channel Interface

09 Sep · Elektron Outbox 8 is now officially available. Price, full specs, and important compatibility details for the new audio/CV interface.

Wavea Flite 2.0: The Fully Loaded Soft Synth Gets Even More Impressive

09 Sep · Version 2.0 brings loads of new sound and modulation capabilities to Wavea Flite, including new FM configurations, new filter models, and more.

Iftah Sting 2: The Acid Generator Is Now Available as a Plugin for Every DAW!

09 Sep · Iftah Sting 2 is now available as a plugin for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Here's what the acid generator can do outside Ableton Live.

Roland TR-909, Antares AutoTune, tc electronic: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Fat Drums, Vocal Tuning, and Mastering

08 Sep · Roland Cloud TR-909, Antares AutoTune Pro 11, and tc electronic Master X HD Multiband Dynamics on sale: drums, vocal tuning, and mastering discounted.

Blue Giant – A Champagne SuperNova

08 Sep · The Usual Suspects continue their winning streak of recreating the digital legends of the 90s/00s with Blue Giant, a recreation of the classic Novation SuperNova II.

The Best Budget Beatmaking Gear to Help you Get Creative

07 Sep · Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We check out some of the best budget beatmaking gear to get you started!

How to Create the Perfect Default Preset for Designing Sounds from Scratch

06 Sep · Want to design your own synth sounds from scratch? A custom default preset that suits your workflow is the perfect starting point.

TetraOP, Delta6, CURVA: Free Plugins of the Week

06 Sep · This week’s roundup of freebies brings you two excellent synths and a very unique modulation plugin. Check out TetraOP, Delta6, and CURVA!

5 of the Best Single-Oscillator Synths

04 Sep · Sometimes one is all you need. These are the best single-oscillator synths on the market today.

Lofi Vibes 2026: This Gear for Beatmakers Is a Perfect Match

04 Sep · Which gear pairs well for making lofi vibe beats and instrumental hip-hop? And even on the go? Here's our Perfect Match pick.

Traveler, a Prodigy Recreation and a New CS-80 Chip Clone – Synth Journal

03 Sep · This week, we have a spectacular new synth, Traveler, from an industry stalwart, new CS-80 chips to keep those old beasts going and a clone of the Moog Prodigy.

Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle Deal: 10 Software Synths for under $100!

03 Sep · Here’s a killer deal for all sound designers: For a limited time, you can grab the Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle for under $100 – over 90% off!

Something Old, Something New – Sounds & Presets

02 Sep · Nothing borrowed or blue here, but a cracking collection of sounds for synths old and new from some of the best sound designers out there!

Cyma Forma RND: It’s Like the Random Button on a Soft Synth Became a Hardware Synthesizer

02 Sep · Buttons, knobs and keys got you down? Wish you had more meme synths? Then the single-button Cyma Forma RND is for you. Available now!

Roland FP-40: A New Generation of Compact Digital Piano

01 Sep · The new Roland FP-40 digital piano boasts a high-quality sound engine, improved speakers, and deep integration with the Roland Piano Sphere App.